As the prevalence of dementia continues to increase in the U.S., it’s likely that more home care providers will be in the business of caring for seniors with this condition. But focusing on dementia care is often easier said than done for agencies. “[Dementia care] is a huge opportunity,” FirstLight...
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FirstLight Home Care names new CEO
FirstLight Home Care’s president of one year has also been named as the company’s CEO. Glee McAnanly, named president last year, will serve as the new CEO and will also handle executive leadership duties. Read more about this and other personnel announcements in Home Health Care News.
FirstLight Smart Home Care Powered By StackCare
FirstLight Home Care and StackCare team up to broaden the use of technology in home care offering Independence and dignity are important to seniors, or any adult, who may need extra assistance in the place they call home. Recognizing this, and following a months-long evaluation, FirstLight® is pioneering a partnership combining...
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FirstLight Makes Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
FirstLight Home Care ranked No. 121 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual list of the top 500 franchise organizations. Entrepreneur’s 43rd annual Franchise 500® ranking shines a light on the unique challenges and changes that have shaped the franchise industry over the last year—and how franchisors have adapted and evolved to meet...
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Kerri Pendley Elected to Home Care Association of America Board for 2022
We are excited to announce that FirstLight’s vice president of strategy, Kerri Pendley, was elected for her first three-year term on the 2022 Home Care Association of America Board of Directors. The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) has elected six new members to its board, including Pendley. At FirstLight,...
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Caring for Estranged Parents: 3 Important Considerations
After years or decades of separation from an estranged parent, the choice to bring them back into their life when the parent needs care can be one of the toughest that an adult child faces. Adult children may feel the responsibility to become the primary caregiver for an aging parent,...
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5 Ways Family Caregivers Can Combat Holiday Loneliness
The holidays can be a difficult time for many of us, but especially for aging loved ones. Winter is one of the worst times of the year for older adults. The early nightfall and cold temperatures can trap them in their homes for days at a time, and the hazardous...
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Traveling with Seniors This Holiday Season
According to the experts, family caregivers must weigh the benefits of seeing relatives and other loved ones in person with the risks to everyone’s health and safety this holiday season. While there are many reasons not to travel with older loved ones this holiday season, there are precautions caregivers can...
Be Alert for Scams That Target Older Adults
Older adults are often the targets of scam artists. As a caregiver, it’s disheartening to think your loved one could be the victim of senior fraud, but according to AARP, it’s becoming big business. Here are three popular scams to look out for, and tips to prevent your loved one...
Increase Senior Activities During COVID-19
Caregiving during COVID-19 has been a challenge both for those giving care and for those receiving care. Isolating during the pandemic has hit the elderly population especially hard, because it’s exacerbated the effects of isolation on this vulnerable group. Read more about how Caregivers Can Increase Senior Activities During COVID-19...
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