Being a Long Distance Caregiver
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Caring for aging parents can be difficult, and when you live thousands of miles away, it can come with a whole new set of complications. How do I make sure they are cared for properly? How will I respond to (or even know about) medical emergencies? How will I know…
How to Deal With the Stress of Aging Parents
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Each day, millions of Americans deal with the task of caring for their aging parents. If you are a child of an aging parent that requires care, you already know how stressful this situation can be. The stress of financial burdens, time constraints, and lack of help can all build up…
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Pinteresting News from FirstLight!
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We’re excited to announce that we’re now on Pinterest and we want you to join us! Find the official FirstLight Home Care profile at Pinterest.com/FirstLightCare. We hope you enjoy checking out our boards and pins and we’d love for you to get involved too. If you don’t already have a…
How To Work With The Nursing Home Caring for Your Elderly Parent
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Taking the step to move your parents to a nursing home is very much like sending your child to the first day of school. There are mixed emotions, as you are so excited for your loved one to be cared for by professionals, the worry of losing control also sets…
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Five Tips To Effectively Communicate With Seniors
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In his book How to Say It to Seniors, author David Solie, who specializes in geriatric issues, describes the developmental tasks that the elderly face, and explains how these “tasks shape their behavior -- whether they're aware of it or not”. Solie describes the “crises of the elderly as a conflict…
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How Technology Is Changing The Lives of Seniors
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Seniors and technology have long seemed to mix like oil and water. The joke that technology is too new, complicated, and confusing for aging adults has been played out in every comic, sitcom, and movie for decades; however, the notion that technology is only for kids could not be less true.…
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Coping With The Loss Of A Parent
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Losing a parent is a traumatic experience and hiding under your blankets may sound like the best idea for you…or simply wish that it all went away. However, we all know that this may work short-term, but it is important to have long-term plans on how to cope with the loss…
Seniors and Technology: There's an App For That!
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Smartphone applications, commonly referred to as “apps”, have quickly become a staple in the daily lives of people around the world. Although often associated with younger adults, many apps have been introduced to the market that help aging adults connect with technology in a more accessible manner. Whether you need help tracing…
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How to be the Best Long-Distance Caregiver
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Caring for loved ones from far away isn’t always an easy task. Many times, they need stay-at-home care that can’t be given from miles away. Sometimes you can feel helpless not being able to provide personal home care for those in your life who need it the most. Know that these…
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By Cindy Smith, Guest blogger As a die-hard smoker myself for 20 years, I know how hard it is to quit smoking. Nicotine is an addiction like no other! In fact, it’s two addictions: a physical addiction to nicotine and a psychological addiction to daily smoking rituals. It is estimated that most…