FirstLight Welcomes Anya Carey as Care Coordinator
Anya Carey has joined FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and FirstLight Home Care of Boston-Back Bay as a Care Coordinator. Her role includes overseeing schedules, managing client’s individual needs and the performance of the caregiver team. Anya works closely with our caregivers, clients and their families to find...
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Our Office Team is Expanding Again: New Care Coordinator Position!
As our service to clients continues to grow, we are once again, expanding our office staff. We are a friendly, fun, and upbeat, team-oriented work environment. We are seeking another Care Coordinator who will be responsible for case management of our home care clients which includes coordination and scheduling of services between...
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Meet one of our Extraordinary Caregivers: Milcah M.
This is the fourth in a series of interview-style profiles of the hard-working and compassionate Caregivers on the FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay Caregiver Team. How long have you been with FirstLight Home Care? I have been working with FirstLight for over 5 years. Who...
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Be aware of the risk factors that can cause seniors to fall One in four older Americans falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for seniors aged 65 and older, so preventing falls can be vital to their overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
A Family Caregiver's Guide to Senior Safety and Emergency Preparedness
If you’re a family caregiver, you may, at some point, need to handle an unexpected situation when it comes to your loved one. It could be anything from helping them stay safe during a natural disaster to helping them heal after a serious fall. Family caregivers should have a plan...
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Healthy Eating for Seniors: 6 Ways to Eat Well as You Age
Healthy eating for seniors is an important part of their overall health and well-being. Eating a well-balanced diet is critical as they age. Proper nutrition provides the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and it can help maintain a healthy weight. Eating right can also lower the risk of developing...
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6 Ways to Help Aging Loved Ones Adopt Healthier Habits
If you ask family caregivers, getting their aging loved ones to eat healthier foods can seem nearly impossible. Sadly, this problem isn’t uncommon: One in every eight Americans older than 65 are at risk for malnutrition, according to research conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the National Institutes of Health. Various physical...
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FirstLight Adds New Position to Enhance Caregiver Training and Education
FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay has created the new position of Training Coordinator, and we are pleased to announce that our Weekend On-Call Supervisor, Rebecca Trinque, has accepted the offer to take on this important new role. Becky is responsible for developing and implementing our...
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Meet one of our Extraordinary Caregivers: Rebecca R.
This is the third in a series of interview-style profiles of the hard-working and compassionate Caregivers on the FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston-Back Bay Caregiver Team. How long have you been with FirstLight Home Care? I have been with FirstLight for six years. What inspired you...
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Prevent Falls by Seniors with these Home Safety Tips
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. The facts are alarming: However, falls are often preventable. Our team at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston and Boston Back-Bay has outlined the most common causes...
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