Parents age, children grow up, and at some point, adult children face the sobering reality that they will have to care for their aging parents, reversing the roles they’ve always known. Read about the role of the adult child in caregiving from our CEO, co-founder and Forbes contributor, Jeff Bevis.
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The Risks of Growing Old: Fall-Proofing the Home
Seniors face many challenges as they grow older. One common threat is falling. Caregivers can take some simple steps to help protect seniors from falling in the home. Read this advice from our own CEO and co-founder, Jeff Bevis, who happens to also be a Forbes contributor. Read the full article...
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Cherise Knowlin, with FirstLight Home Care of The Grand Strand, was selected from more than 4,500 caregivers as the company’s 2018 National Caregiver of the Year. The award was presented during an annual gala at the recent FirstLight Home Care national conference in San Antonio, Texas. Read more here.
FirstLight Home Care Opens Another Mid-State Office
Tim Mackin, the owner of a non-medical home care franchise in York County, PA, has now opened a second franchise in Lancaster County. FirstLight Home Care of Lancaster provides non-medical home care, companion care, senior care and travel companion services to people in the Lancaster, Manheim and Lititz areas, as well as...
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Helping Those Who Served: Five Ways Businesses Can Honor Veterans
This article by Bill McPherson for CEO World Magazine ran on October 4th, 2017. After years serving their country, it can be difficult for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to move on to careers beyond the military. Transitioning to the civilian workforce is not as simple as just changing jobs, it...
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Fly-Along Companions Offer a Way for Older People to Travel
New York, NY (Sept. 26, 2017) – FirstLight Home Care was featured in a New York Times story about the “cropping up” of traveling companions for older adults. The story highlights the benefits of services like FirstLight’s Travel Companion Program, which provides assistance with the activities of travel for seniors, as well as people with...
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FirstLight Owner Honored for Service
St. Simons Island, Ga. (Sept. 11, 2016) – Eric Friedrich II, owner of FirstLight Home Care in Brunswick, recently received The VetFran of The Week award from the International Franchise Association. FirstLight Home Care of Southeast Georgia offers companion and personal care services for seniors, new mothers, those recovering from...
FirstLight Home Care of Northwest Indiana Celebrates Clients, Caregivers and Annual Appreciation Day
Valparaiso, Ind. (Sept. 9, 2016) – Despite a few scattered showers, FirstLight Home Care showed their determination to reward their team, who sacrifice their time for the needs of others, during their annual Employee Appreciation Day. “They work hard,” said co-owner Jim Alex. “I don’t know if they are ever...
Business Spotlight: Couple takes personal approach in providing caregivers (The Coastal Star)
Broward County, Fla. (August 18, 2016) – A move from Manhattan to Gulf Stream two years ago marked the start of a new business venture for Lisa and Chris Ruth. They opened non medical home care franchises, FirstLight Home Care of the Gulf Coast and FirstLight Home Care of the Palm Beaches....
Hot Franchising Trend: Services for Seniors (The Wall Street Journal)
New York City, N.Y. (August 10, 2016) – One of the hottest trends in franchising these days isn’t sit-down restaurants or real estate. It’s seniors. Providing home-health aides and other services to older Americans is a fast-growing business, as brands and franchise owners seek to capitalize on an aging U.S. population...
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