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Senior Home Care - Creating a Safe Home Environment for Seniors During the Holidays | FirstLight Home Care

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The holiday season is a special time to spend with family, friends and loved ones, but often the hustle and bustle of the season can pose difficulties for seniors. At FirstLight Home Care, we believe it is important to create a safe, comfortable and festive home environment for seniors. Senior Comfort During Holidays While the holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, they can also be somewhat challenging for the elderly as they often experience loneliness and isolation. Here are some ideas of how you can spread cheer with your loved ones this holiday season: Deck the halls...

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Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month

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November is a month to recognize and appreciate the unsung heroes among us—family caregivers. National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to acknowledge the selfless dedication and tireless efforts of those who provide care and support to their loved ones. Family caregivers play an important role in our communities, taking on the responsibility of caring for aging parents, disabled family members or loved ones with chronic illnesses. They dedicate countless hours to ensure the health, safety and well-being of their family members, often juggling multiple responsibilities alongside their caregiving duties. The Significance of Family Caregivers Month Family Caregivers Month was...

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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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How To Avoid Caregiver Stress - Tips & Tricks

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It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one who is aging or living with cognitive problems or a disability. Too much stress can be harmful to you and to the one in your care. It’s important to recognize the signs of caregiver stress and put actions in place to manage and reduce your stress to avoid caregiver stress syndrome. What Are The Signs Of Caregiver Stress As a family caregiver, you are “on call” almost all the time. This ongoing demand can make you so focused on the loved one in your care, that you forget about...

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Understanding Caregiver Burden and How to Prevent Burnout

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Caregiving is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Each situation has its unique pressures and specific caregiver duties. A caregiver for an adult with schizophrenia can be different than someone taking care of a loved one with multiple physical problems. The burden may be equal but the areas of life affected might be very different. What is Caregiver Burden? Caregiver burden is used to describe the emotional, physical and financial toll experienced by family caregivers. Think of burden as being a load, pressure, an immense duty, and/or responsibility. For some caregivers, the burden of caregiving may encompass all the stressors listed above....

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Thank You, Family Caregivers

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Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes the more than 53 million family caregivers across the country. This annual observance gives us the opportunity to increase awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for family caregivers. We would like to thank all the caregivers who provide essential care to family members, friends and neighbors. Your acts of love, dedication, empathy, and sacrifice allow the individuals in your care to receive the support they need to live a life with dignity. Read some of our most popular articles, and check out the bit of inspiration we found to...

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Keep These in Mind While Researching Care for Your Parents

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Caring for the people you love can be an honor, but it can quickly become an overwhelming task, too. It can be difficult to maintain your daily routine—whether you’re working, raising a family, or both—while simultaneously caring for your aging parents. It’s natural to want them to have the best possible care, and passing that responsibility to someone else can involve some hard decisions. Here are a few things to keep in mind while researching care for your parents: Assess their current needs The first step to keep in mind is what your parents need physically and mentally. Think about...

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Become a Professional Caregiver: Family Caregivers Find Careers that Matter

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If you’re a family caregiver, it’s a role you likely never expected to have. However, more than one in five Americans are caregivers just like you – helping a sick or aging family members. So, you’re certainly not alone. While the experience can be challenging and emotional, many family caregivers find it rewarding as well. If you’re one of them and would like to turn your abilities and experience into a career as a professional caregiver, FirstLight® Home Care can help. We offer a range of professional caregiving opportunities for individuals like you who want a meaningful career. Some of...

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Now Hiring Companion Caregivers

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At FirstLight® Home Care, companion care is a big part of what we do. Companion care helps to give the clients we serve emotional support, comfort and conversation, along with practical assistance around the house, so they can live independently. We’re hiring companion caregivers to provide this level of care to our many clients, and we are always on the lookout for strong candidates. If you are interested, here’s what you need to know about joining our team. What Do Companion Caregivers Do? When a family member notices an aging or disabled loved one is missing meals, letting their food...

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Looking for Caregiver Jobs? Do You Have the Traits of a Great Caregiver?

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Are you nurturing and hard-working with a generous heart for others? You might have what it takes to be successful in a caregiver job. As a caregiver, you’ll be helping many different people. For instance, seniors who want to age in place often have caregivers come into their homes to assist with daily tasks. Other individuals who often need the help of a caregiver include those with disabilities, dementia, chronic illnesses or who are recovering after surgery. 6 Traits of Great Caregivers If you’re a natural caregiver at heart and want to turn it into a career opportunity, what traits...

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