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Featured image for post The Cows of Hope - ALZ Walk

On October 5th our team will be joining the Walk to End Alzheimer's in 2 locations! We've worked hard to raised $3200.00 for this good cause! Alzheimer's is a terrible disease that has effected many of our clients, families, and friends. We want to see a cure within our lifetime! Join our team, The Cows of Hope, at either the Greeley or Fort Collins walk on October 5th 2024. Locations below: Fort Collins (Registration at 9am. Walk at 10am) New Belgium Porch at CSU's Canvas Stadium (North end zone of stadium) 751 West Pitkin St. Fort Collins, CO 80521 Greeley...

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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.

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Paranoia in Elderly Loved Ones - Caregivers Offer Stability

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A FirstLight professional home caregiver can provide stability and reassurance when dealing with paranoia in elderly loved ones.

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Heat Advisory Facts

Each year heat advisories become more frequent in the Northern Colorado area. Below we share some tips and tricks from the Colorado Health Alert Network in it's broadcast form July 11th. ? CDC and Americares have toolkits for patients and providers with clear instructions on conditions or medications that may put someone at increased risk, action steps to stay safe during extreme heat, and guidance on when to seek emergency care. ? Use of the “check on your neighbor” program. Ensure patients in more isolated settings have access to community members who can help with their safety during extreme heat (e.g....

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Recognizing the Stages of Caregiver Burnout

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Share the burden of care with a professional caregiver from FirstLight to protect your wellbeing and avoid the stages of caregiver burnout.

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Solutions for Lonely Elderly: Addressing Senior Isolation

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Companion care is the best way to help lonely elderly family members, keeping them social, active and mentally well.

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Alzheimer's Association & FirstLight Home Care

Over the years, FirstLight Home Care of Northern Colorado has had the opportunity to care for and support the families of many individuals suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s. Every year we participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year (and last) we are participating in both the Weld County and Larimar County walks. Each of these walks represents an opportunity to raise awareness of this disease and raise funds for research to find a cure. Alzheimer’s affects nearly 7 million Americans today. That means that many in our community are either suffering the effects of this disease itself or...

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Caring for Aging Parents – FirstLight Can Lighten the Load

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Caring for aging parents can take a toll physically and emotionally. Let an experienced caregiver help alleviate the stress.

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2024 Caregiver of the Year

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FirstLight Home Care is pleased to honor Susanne DiDonato of Western Connecticut as its National Caregiver of the Year. Susanne was honored at our 2024 National Conference in Napa Valley, CA. A dedicated and kind caregiver, Susanne truly embodies what it means to be our Caregiver of the Year.

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