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FirstLight – The Benefits of Private Home Care
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
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...
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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...
Fall Festivities for Seniors: Enjoying the Season’s Celebrations | FirstLight Home Care
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...
Companion Care Month: Discover FirstLight Home Care’s Exceptional Companion Care Services
It’s companion care month and we’re highlighting the caregiving support that FirstLight Home Care offers. The need for social and emotional support doesn’t diminish as individuals age. It’s just as important for those who are elderly – and even those who have special needs – to be social; however, it’s...
Celebrating Older Americans Month: How FirstLight Home Care Supports Senior Independence
May is Older Americans Month! While it’s a time of celebration, Older Americans Month serves as a reminder that our seniors deserve love, care and respect. As family caregivers, it’s important for us to support their independence and celebrate their lives. What is Older Americans Month? The Administration For Community...
Webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations Around Aging
Join FirstLight Home Care for our next family caregiving webinar: Navigating Difficult Conversations Around Aging. The live educational event will take place on May 17, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET. Helping elderly loved ones prepare for the future means having important, yet sometimes difficult, conversations. It’s not always easy...
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Stress Awareness Month: Tips for Home Caregivers to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being
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...
Brain Injury Awareness Month – FirstLight Home Care
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and if you’re caring for a family member with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there’s no better time to educate yourself on what to do in your role as a TBI caregiver. Being the main source of support and care for brain injury patients...
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Spring Activities For Seniors & Caregivers – FirstLight Senior Home Care
After months of colder weather and gray skies in many parts of the country, springtime is a welcomed season for loved ones in senior home care. It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter indoors with at home senior care. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine...
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