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FirstLight Home Care is pleased to honor Marketa "Kitti" Tikander of Southern Maine as its National Caregiver of the Year. Kitti was honored at our 2023 National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Kitti is compassionate, honest, genuine and kind, and she never fails to see the light in everyone. She is a true caregiver at heart.
Promoting Healthy Aging: Guide to Celebrating Healthy Aging Month
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As we age, taking care of our physical and mental health becomes even more important. September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the many lifestyle strategies for seniors and senior health tips for aging gracefully. “Eat right and exercise.” We’ve heard this message all our lives. But for those over the age of 50, this message is even more important. Countless studies have proven that staying active and eating properly can help older adults achieve a higher quality of life and can help them live longer too. Aging and Mental Health: Activities To Improve Your Mental...
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Immunization Awareness Month: Protecting Your Loved Ones with FirstLight Home Care Services
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance meant to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. However, vaccines are particularly important for older adults because as you age, your immune system weakens, and it can be more difficult to fight off infections. The older you get, the more likely you are to get diseases like the flu, pneumonia and shingles. Certain immunizations can help keep seniors from getting and spreading serious diseases that could result in poor health, medical bills and the inability to care for themselves. The Importance of Immunizations Vaccines are not just...
Enhancing Lives of Veterans: FirstLight's Exceptional Veteran Home Care Services
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Serving in the military can often impact one’s health, both emotionally and physically. And for many veterans, young and old, disabling injuries may make it difficult to perform some of the basic activities we do every day—things that we often take for granted. These activities of daily living (ADLs) include things such as eating, bathing, dressing, mobility and more. Home care for veterans requires family caregivers to be strong and flexible. Many veterans live at home and need assistance around the house and providing this daily support can often drain family caregivers emotionally as they try to take on all...
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Companion Care Month: Discover FirstLight Home Care's Exceptional Companion Care Services
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It’s companion care month and we’re highlighting the caregiving support that FirstLight Home Care offers. The need for social and emotional support doesn’t diminish as individuals age. It’s just as important for those who are elderly – and even those who have special needs – to be social; however, it’s harder to achieve this due to challenges ranging from mobility and fatigue to a lack of transportation. Yet, when individuals are isolated for too long, studies show a dramatic increase in health complications. Loneliness and isolation can lead to issues including dementia, stroke and heart disease. There’s also an increase...
Navigating Alzheimer's Disease: Expert Tips and Brain Awareness Strategies
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Navigating Alzheimer's Disease: Expert Tips and Brain Awareness Strategies The human brain is a powerful organ. It controls how we remember, learn, play and concentrate. Practicing brain exercises every day keeps your mind sharp and can help prevent or delay cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It’s never too early to start doing whatever it takes to keep you and your loved one’s brains young, healthy and active. Caring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's: Tips and Strategies for Home Care Caring for someone with cognitive decline requires patience, understanding and a comprehensive approach. By educating...
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We recently hosted a webinar with Matt Paxton and guest Amy Goyer discussing how to navigate difficult conversations about aging. As individuals age, their needs change, and maintaining independence while ensuring safety can become a significant concern. Understanding the benefits of home care services, and considering specific options such as FirstLight Home Care Services, can make a significant difference in quality of life for both you and your loved ones. Beginning conversations about the potential for home care early and often can help with effective communication. Understanding the Need for Home Care Services Home care services provide an array of...
Why Long-Term Care is Important: FirstLight Home Care's Services Explained
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As your loved ones age and their health needs change, it can be difficult to know how best to provide the necessary care. At FirstLight Home Care, we understand that long-term care is important in helping maintain quality of life while providing peace of mind for family members. What is Long-Term Care? Long-term care helps patients “live as independently and safely as possible when they can no longer perform everyday activities on their own,” according to the National Institute on Aging. Typically, long-term in-home care is provided by unpaid family and friends. This type of care can be anything from...
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Celebrating Older Americans Month: How FirstLight Home Care Supports Senior Independence
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May is Older Americans Month! While it’s a time of celebration, Older Americans Month serves as a reminder that our seniors deserve love, care and respect. As family caregivers, it’s important for us to support their independence and celebrate their lives. What is Older Americans Month? The Administration For Community Living created Older Americans Month in 1963 (a time in which only 17 million Americans were over the age of 65). As of today, The Washington Post reports that there are 55.7 million people in that category. The purpose of Older Americans Month is to showcase the contributions of older...
Webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations Around Aging
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Join FirstLight Home Care for our next family caregiving webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations Around Aging. The live educational event will take place on May 17, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Helping elderly loved ones prepare for the future means having important, yet sometimes difficult, conversations. It’s not always easy for families to discuss matters such as aging, illness and end-of-life care. But having these conversations can provide peace of mind for everyone involved. The webinar features Amy Goyer, a consultant, speaker and author of “Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving”, and Matt Paxton, an author, entrepreneur and TV personality. Amy...
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