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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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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What Aging Gracefully Means To FirstLight
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Aging gracefully looks different for most people. For us, it means your last years are fulfilling, joyful and dignified.
FirstLight – The Benefits of Private Home Care
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Whether for yourself or a loved one, freedom to choose, flexibility and peace of mind are some of the benefits of private home care from FirstLight.
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Signs It Might Be Time to Hire a Caregiver - FirstLight Home Care
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Families often face various obstacles in ensuring their loved one's well-being. Recognizing the signs that indicate the need for professional caregiving services is crucial. FirstLight Home Care stands as a trusted provider of in-home caregiving solutions, offering comprehensive and compassionate professional caregiving assistance. When your loved one’s needs have extended beyond a little bit of extra support, it might be time to consider in-home care. They Need Help with Personal Hygiene If you’ve noticed a change in your loved one’s dressing or bathing habits, it could be an early sign of a decline in their health and an indication that...
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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...
Fall Festivities for Seniors: Enjoying the Season's Celebrations | FirstLight Home Care
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The crisp air, changing colors of leaves and pumpkin spice everything can only mean one thing: fall is here! With the season in full swing, it’s time to start planning fall festivities for seniors. Whether it’s getting outside to enjoy the autumn air or staying cozy indoors, there are plenty of senior-friendly fall activities that can help older adults celebrate the season. Senior Community Engagement in the Fall Fall is a great time for seniors to engage with their local community. Many towns and cities host fall festivals and events that cater specifically to an older audience. These events are...
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 in place to help in emergency situations. At the very least, they should have a conversation with the person they’re caring for about the potential risks and what they can do to be prepared. If you or someone you know is a family caregiver, this quick guide to falls prevention...
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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: Ninety-five percent of the 250,000 hip fractures that occur annually are the result of a fall. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room due to a fall. Every 19 minutes an older adult will die from a fall. 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 of falls in the elderly, as well...
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