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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...

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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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Approaching a Loved One About Home Care Services: A Guide to Effective Communication with FirstLight Home Care Services

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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...

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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...

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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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Stress Awareness Month: Tips for Home Caregivers to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being

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Being a caregiver for a family member can be an incredibly rewarding experience—but it can also be a challenging one. It is important to remember to practice self-care. As a family caregiver, you tend to be primarily focused on your loved one and don’t always realize that your own health and well-being could be suffering from caregiver burnout. Signs and symptoms of caregiver stress and burnout Feeling overwhelmed or constantly worried Feeling tired often Getting too much (or not enough) sleep Experiencing drastic changes in weight Becoming easily irritated or angry Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy Feeling...

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Brain Injury Awareness Month - FirstLight Home Care

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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and if you’re caring for a family member with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there's no better time to educate yourself on what to do in your role as a TBI caregiver. Being the main source of support and care for brain injury patients can be a long road, but it's important to remember that every situation is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year, approximately 2.87 million people in the United States sustain a brain injury. Of those people, 275,000 end...

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Spring Activities For Seniors & Caregivers - FirstLight Senior Home Care

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After months of colder weather and gray skies in many parts of the country, springtime is a welcomed season for loved ones in senior home care. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter indoors with at home senior care. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine can play an important role in renewing the spirit and enhancing quality of life. Here are some spring activities for seniors that will help your loved ones enjoy the great outdoors alongside their at home senior care companion. Top 7 Fun Spring Activities For Seniors To help older adults who...

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Senior Winter Safety Tips You Need to Know - FirstLight Home Care

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Depending on where you live, the weather outside can get pretty frightful during the winter months. Plunging temperatures, snow and ice can pose problems both indoors and out. This can put older adults at a higher risk for injuries and other weather-related health issues. You can minimize cold-weather dangers simply by being prepared with safety tips for winter seasons. All it takes is a little planning and attention to your surroundings. Following are some winter safety tips for seniors—and their caregivers. How To Minimize Risk With Winter Safety Tips For Seniors Freezing temps bring snow and icy walkways, which can...

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