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Senior Care
When we talk about home care at FirstLight Homecare, we are usually referring to our home healthcare services. However, as the holidays are upon us, I began to think of the other “home care” services I could get my parents for the holidays. Every year I wrestle over what to...
The Sandwich Generation…The New Normal?
Have you heard of the term “The Sandwich Generation?” Well, if you haven’t up until now, then you’ll probably start to hear it more and more. Heck, you might even be a member of The Sandwich Generation and you don’t even know it. It’s a term that I find extremely...
Fun Things To Do for Labor Day
So, it’s almost here. The official end of summer is marked by the long Labor Day weekend. What exactly are we celebrating on Labor Day? The name seems to be pretty self-descriptive, but often times it’s easy to not really think about what the holiday is really about. Let’s be...
Seniors Go Back to School Too!
Guest Blogger: Julie Grannan August can be a bittersweet month, especially when you are a kid. The summer is coming to an end, the local pool has closed up even before Labor Day weekend hits, and it’s back to school time. But wait…back to school time for many kids is...
How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in a Heatwave
Temperatures topped 100 degrees in many places across the country this week. In extreme heat, especially with high humidity, safety for our seniors is very important. At FirstLight Home Care, our mission is to keep seniors safe, healthy and happy in any conditions. Extreme heat can lead to heat stroke,...
How to Know When It’s Time to Hire In-Home Care
By Julie Davis of Parentgiving.com Caregiving is one of the most loving and one of the most stressful roles you can take on. You may be motivated by many influences, from a sense of caring to a sense of responsibility. But no matter what has brought you to this role,...
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This year there are over seven million workers aged 65 and older. Just 15 years ago, that number was half of what it is today. With a struggling economy, many workers are losing their jobs close to retirement age and looking for new careers to start later in life. Other...
16 Ways to Enjoy the Summer Season with the Senior in Your Life
With vacation times and the kids out of school, it may be hard to think of fun things to do with seniors. Of course, it can depend on the weather, where you live and the level of mobility of the senior. However, it’s important that seniors continue to be as...
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By definition, veneration is the expression of respect or reverence inspired by dignity, wisdom, dedication or talent, often of an elder. Veneration is also a new initiative with an aim to raise awareness of aging Americans, find connections to other generations, find solutions to the challenges facing older adults and...
Celebrating Father’s Day for Grandpa
Father’s Day is June 17. This year, make it all about Grandpa. Get the kids involved and treat your dad or grandpa to a day that he will always remember. Having trouble thinking beyond golf tees and “#1 Grandpa” mugs? Check out these ideas to make Grandpa’s day: Make a...