The latest press coverage, media mentions and company news from FirstLight Home Care.
Local Entrepreneur, Military Veteran Brings Non-Medical Home Care Services to the Bay Area
SAN CARLOS, CA – MAY 13, 2020 – FirstLight® Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care services, is pleased to welcome one of its newest offices, located at 1622 San Carlos Ave, Suite C, in San Carlos, California. Jim Carteris owns the home care location which provides companion...
Senior Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus worries add stress to caring for older adults. Nurse Beckie shares advice on keeping seniors safe, protecting them from exposure to the virus, creating a backup plan, and taking precautions. This guest post appeared in the special COVID-19 section of DailyCaring.com
Caregivers Should Care for Themselves During the Pandemic Too
Caring for an aging loved one is difficult in the best of times. But the COVID-19 pandemic has made a hard task even harder. Read these tips from Nurse Beckie on helping caregivers through to brighter days. This article appeared on SeniorsLifestyleMag.com.
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Local Entrepreneur, Military Veteran Brings Non-Medical Home Care Services to Lexington
FirstLight Home Care provides caregiving support to aging seniors and other adults Lexington, ky – May 7, 2020 – FirstLight® Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care services, is pleased to welcome one of its newest offices, FirstLight Home Care of Lexington, located at 200 E. Reynolds Road....
FirstLight Home Care Announces International Expansion to Canada
Leading non-medical home care company expands across North America to deliver quality personal and companion care services CINCINNATI, OHIO – MARCH 3, 2020 – FirstLight® Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care, is pleased to announce it is expanding its caregiving services to Canada. Sam Riad, CEO of Comfort...
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5 Ways to Help Loved Ones Deal with Grief
When a loved one’s partner passes away, it can be difficult for them to deal with the ensuing grief. As a family caregiver, you might feel powerless to help, especially when processing the loss of the loved one yourself. But there are some things you can do to help ease...
Helping Aging Loved Ones Maintain Independence
Getting older does not have to mean a loss of independence for loved ones. By being aware of the most important physical and emotional needs of their loved ones, caregivers can develop the right plans to assist them without becoming overwhelmed in the process. Here Nurse Beckie shares five ways...
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7 POSITIVE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR CAREGIVERS
With all the stress and responsibility of caregiving, it’s easy to forget to give ourselves credit for the wonderful things we do for others. Nurse Beckie shares 7 positive New Year’s resolutions for caregivers that help us acknowledge our contributions and find ways to reduce stress and increase well-being. This...
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7 Ways to Protect Aging Loved Ones from Old Man Winter
The cold months can create dangerous conditions for older adults, especially those who may already have impaired mobility due to age or previous injury. With more susceptibility to cold, older individuals need greater protection from the frigid temperatures, indoors and out. Winter doesn’t have to be a stressful time for...
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Planning for a Disaster Doesn’t Have to Be One
It’s a scary world sometimes. We’re always hearing about disasters in the news. Tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires can displace thousands of people from their homes and cause millions of dollars in property damage. These events are difficult under the best of circumstances, but, with aging loved ones in the mix, they...
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