What to Expect During a Home Care Evaluation for Seniors
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A home care agency attends to the needs of your loved one, so a home care evaluation is the first step to ensure everything begins smoothly.
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Creating a Safe and Comfortable Home for a Senior Parent
If your mom or dad wants to live independently as they get older, making their home safe and comfortable is important. More seniors than ever are choosing to age in place, and many live quite safely and happily at home. But as your mom or dad gets older and their health changes, they may need some extra help keeping their home safe and comfortable. There are lots of ways to provide support to your senior parent without taking away any of their independence.Get In-Home CareIn-home care is support for seniors that is focused on helping your senior parent maintain their...
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How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia
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Discover tips for how to talk to a parent with dementia when you don't have a FirstLight Home Care professional around to offer their assistance.
5 Ways Senior Home Care Helps Seniors Who Have Heart Disease
If your senior mom or dad has heart disease and they are living at home alone they may need some help around the house. Senior home care provides the support that seniors with heart disease need to live comfortably and safely at home. When your senior parent has heart disease and suffers from symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or weakness that could also be signs of a heart attack, you probably worry about them being at home alone. When you can’t be with them because of work or other responsibilities, senior home care can be there. A dedicated...
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Alzheimer's Care-You Don't Need to Do It Alone
Learning that an elderly loved one has Alzheimer’s can be heartbreaking. You might fear for all of the things you will lose along this journey which is oftentimes a long path to travel on, especially if you’re all alone.Start Building Your Alzheimer’s Support Team As Soon As PossibleAlzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that impairs a person’s brain from functioning healthily. It may start with minor irritants, such as they no longer remember their neighbor’s name or they can’t follow a recipe, but over time the disease advances, stripping them of more and more abilities to live independently. If you...
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Five Activities to Alleviate Loneliness in Seniors
Is your elderly loved one feeling lonely? As people age, they often lose a lot of the ways they used to have to stay connected with the world around them. They may find that friends or family either pass away or move away, making it difficult to find people to spend quality time with. Health issues may prevent them from being able to visit the places they used to go and do the things that brought them joy and feel like they had a purpose each day.Staying Connected is Important to Alleviating LonelinessWhile your loved one may not be able...
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Community Partners Spotlight: Gentiva Hospice
We at FirstLight Home Care want to be a resource to our clients in the community. Our goal in 2024 is to assist our clients and their families by helping you when you have questions. Anytime you need assistance with healthcare, placement, or programs in the area you can call us at the office to point you in the right direction. We wanted to share with you one option in the community-Gentiva Hospice. Our clients have had beautiful, positive experiences with Gentiva Hospice and we have enjoyed working with them. Below is some useful information about the myths of hospice....
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Meet Our Client Intake Team: FirstLight Home Care Denver is proud to introduce you to our dedicated client intake team, who are out in the community every day, ensuring the highest level of care and connection for our clients. Tammy Long: With over seven years of experience with us, Tammy is an integral part of our team. She began her journey as a caregiver and has since excelled in various roles, including caregiver mentor, recruiter, marketer, and care coordinator. Currently, she specializes in conducting new client assessments and managing the 7 Touchpoints of Care, ensuring each client receives personalized attention...
How Does Private Pay Home Care Work?
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Private pay home care is a common method for paying for personal care services for seniors. Here’s what you need to know.
Our Clients Always Have a Back Up Plan!
Private caregiver Patricia was hired by FirstLight Home Care to continue to provide care for her beloved client Steve. Now that Steve is with a home care agency, they always have a back up caregiver for emergencies and vacations and illnesses. Don't get caught without a back up plan when caregivers are sick or unable to work. FirstLight Home Care provides that safety! If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Denver, CO please contact the caring staff at FirstLight Home Care of Central Denver today at (303) 953-9575 FirstLight Home Care of Central Denver provides exceptional...
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