How to Keep Older Adults Safe in Hot Weather
We’re entering the hottest part of the year in the Pacific Northwest. If you have older family members or elderly neighbors living nearby, it is important to make sure that, as temperatures rise, they are protected from the extreme heat. Here are some great hot weather safety tips that the...
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5 Reasons Men Over 50 Should See Their Doctor Annually
Did you know that 60 percent of men don’t go to their doctors regularly? It’s true. 60 percent!! A recent study of 500 men by Cleveland Clinic found out that only three in five get an annual physical. Also alarming, the study found that just over 40 percent go to the...
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How to Keep Your Aging Parents' Home Safe
June is National Safety Month, a good reminder, if your aging parents are living independently at home or a senior living facility, of how important it is to keep them safe. FirstLight Home Care – South Sound compiled this short list of home safety tips that will help you protect your aging parents from falls...
Justin Ouellette Joins FirstLight Home Care – South Sound
Justin Ouellette has been improving the lives of seniors and their caregivers throughout his nearly two-decade career. He is thrilled to have found his home as the Director of Community Outreach at FirstLight Home Care – South Sound. “I wanted to work for a community-minded and family-centered business,” explains Justin....
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Activities to Get Older Adults Outside in Spring
After months of colder weather and gray skies, springtime is welcomed. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter cooped-up indoors. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine can play an important role in renewing the spirit and enhancing quality of life. The Benefits of Fresh Air...
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How to Balance Caregiving and Your Career
If you’re currently trying to hold down a job and manage the responsibilities of being a caregiver for a loved one in Olympia, you know how hard the juggling act can be. You should be aware of a number of red flags that can signal burnout, putting not only your job...
How Can You Avoid Caregiver Burnout?
Virtually everyone who cares for a family member with confront the reality of facing burnout. However, by educating yourself, honestly assessing your attitude, carving out time for yourself and taking practical steps each day, you can recognize the signs and address caregiver burnout earlier. Here are 12 tips to help: Learn the Signs....
FirstLight Named “Best Home Care Agency” in the South Sound Again!
FirstLight Home Care has again been voted “Best Home Health Care Agency” in the annual Best of South Sound contest. Sarah and Greg Lane, co-owners of FirstLight Home Care – South Sound, accepted the award at the 2016 Best of South Sound ceremony, sponsored by the Thurston County Chamber and...
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Katy Romero Named FirstLight 'Caregiver of the Year'!
FirstLight Home Care – South Sound is thrilled to announce that Katy Romero has been named our 2016 Caregiver of the Year! According to FirstLight co-owner Sarah Lane, Katy continually goes above and beyond to care for her clients. “Katy has a big heart and really cares about the well-being...
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Free Resources to Help You Care
Now you have them 24/7 with the Family Learning Center Being a family caregiver for a spouse, parent, child or loved one takes time, effort and work. You may not always have the answers, know what to expect, or how to react. Now, with our Family Learning Center, you have...
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