by Teresa Jepsen | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Newsletter
Posted on November 26, 2019 by Institute on Aging It’s no secret that the holidays can be rough for older adults who live alone and don’t have family members nearby. For many seniors, it can be downright depressing to spend a holiday without loved ones around. Doing...
by Teresa Jepsen | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, Newsletter
By Anne Marie Thompson|November 25th, 2019|Diet & Nutrition Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday where friends and family gather to celebrate all they are grateful for with a delicious feast. However, Thanksgiving dinners have the potential to deliver a lot of...
by Teresa Jepsen | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, Newsletter
Kids can learn valuable life lessons by pitching in, but their needs matter too SALLY ANSCOMBE By Cassandra Brooklyn, AARP October 13, 2022 About three-quarters of adults 50 or older say they prefer to stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible,...
by Teresa Jepsen | Oct 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
OCTOBER 29, 2020 – First Light Home Care Are you looking for a spook-tacular way to safely celebrate Halloween with your elderly parent this weekend? FirstLight Home Care has these franken-tastic ideas to make this Halloween the best. Adorn festive pumpkins....
by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 30, 2022 | Blog, Newsletter
Get help with this tough decision Moving to assisted living is a huge, difficult, and often heart-wrenching decision for caregivers. Guilt, promises made, and feelings of obligation make it even harder. Because there are so many emotions involved, it can be tough to...