FirstLight Resources
We’ve gathered helpful caregiving resources for you and your loved ones. See below for informative articles, resources, podcasts and helpful websites about home care, self-care, aging and more.
- Boston Globe Story: Thanks to caregiver, pleasure comes on little cat feet
- U.S. News & World Report: 5 Steps to Selecting a Personal Care Aide for Mom and Dad
- U.S. News & World Report: 6 Factors to Consider Before Using Your Retirement Savings for Caregiving
- Alzheimer's: Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
- Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
- Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
- Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
- Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know
- Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
- Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout
- Real Estate Talk Boston Interview with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW (Video)
- Discussion & Insights in Home Care with Wendy Adlerstein, LSW (Podcast)
- The Rundown on In-Home Eldercare with Wendy Adlerstein (Podcast)
- Caregiver Podcast
- Daughterhood The Podcast: For Caregivers
- Dementia Care Partner Talk Show Podcast
- The Caring Generation
- The Happy Healthy Caregiver
- The Working Daughter
- Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- AARP
- Ageless Grace
- Aging Life Care Association
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cake
- Daily Caring
- Genworth: Financial Solutions for Long-Term Care
- National Aging in Place Council
- National Association for Homecare & Hospice
- National Council on Aging
- Next Avenue
Encouraging New Year's Resolutions for Seniors
From our Care Blog
Set achievable goals and live your best life this year with FirstLight Home Care’s ultimate guide to New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors.
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Why Am I So Cold All the Time? Staying Comfortable at Home
From our Care Blog
If you're wondering, "Why am I so cold all the time?", consider these medical reasonings and ways to combat feeling cold while relaxing at home.
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FirstLight Home Care hosts Annual Holiday Gift-Giveaway for Caregivers
Last week on Tuesday 12/17, we gathered in our Needham office to host our annual holiday gift-giveaway for our outstanding, hardworking caregiver team. In recognition for the outstanding care, commitment to quality home care, and compassionate services to clients, we are grateful that we were able to spend the morning and afternoon together - sharing in good company, conversation, food and over a hot chocolate bar! Special thanks to Laura Galluzzo, Hiring Associate, for all her efforts in the planning and coordinating to put together a successful and well received gathering! This holiday season is already filled with so much...
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