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Holiday Activities for Seniors to Enjoy With Family

Celebrate the season with thrilling holiday activities for seniors, from festive crafts, music and baking to joyful gatherings with family and friends.

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Medication Management for Seniors’ Health and Comfort

A type of skilled nursing care, medication management helps to ensure your loved one takes their medications on time and as prescribed.

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Chronic Care Management: What FirstLight Home Care Can Do

If you’re living with a long-term health condition, FirstLight Home Care offers expert caregivers and tailored chronic care management plans.

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How Customized Home Care Puts Your Loved One’s Needs First

To age comfortably, your loved one needs kindness, companionship and physical care. FirstLight’s customized home care puts their needs first

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Engaging Fall Activities for Seniors | FirstLight Home Care

From painting pumpkins to apple picking, fall picnics and baking, support your loved one's well-being with these interactive fall activities for seniors.

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Avoid Risks of Hiring a Private Caregiver With FirstLight

Directly hiring a caregiver can have unexpected downsides. Learn how a home care agency can help you avoid the risks of hiring a private caregiver.

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What to Expect During a Home Care Evaluation for Seniors

A home care agency attends to the needs of your loved one, so a home care evaluation is the first step to ensure everything begins smoothly.

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How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia

Discover tips for how to talk to a parent with dementia when you don't have a FirstLight Home Care professional around to offer their assistance.

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How Does Private Pay Home Care Work?

Private pay home care is a common method for paying for personal care services for seniors. Here’s what you need to know.

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Paranoia in Elderly Loved Ones – Caregivers Offer Stability

A FirstLight professional home caregiver can provide stability and reassurance when dealing with paranoia in elderly loved ones.

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2024 Caregiver of the Year

FirstLight Home Care is pleased to honor Susanne DiDonato of Western Connecticut as its National Caregiver of the Year. Susanne was honored at our 2024 National Conference in Napa Valley, CA. A dedicated and kind caregiver, Susanne truly embodies what it means to be our Caregiver of the Year.

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