Encourage them to lend a helping hand: Volunteer opportunities, depending on your parent’s skills and mobility, are a great way for them to stay active and engaged. Libraries, schools, museums, hospitals, soup kitchens and animal shelters are just a few organizations that are always in need of volunteers. Volunteering also could help your parents feel […]
John & Christine Hamby
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Home care can be a lifeline for seniors who are aging in place, as well as those living with a disability or recovering from an illness or injury. Finding the right caregiver can seem like a dauting task. It is often difficult knowing where to begin and what to look for when it comes to […]
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“More Americans are requiring care than ever before,” said John Hamby, owner of FirstLight Home Care of Temecula. “Statistics show that 40 percent of adults 65 and older currently need assistance with daily living activities. And it’s projected that nearly 70 percent of Americans who reach age 65 will not be able to care for […]
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FirstLight Home Care, a leading provider of non-medical home care, has released its quarterly client satisfaction survey results. The report found that FirstLight Home Care of Temecula, in business since Jan 2017, has been recognized as one of the company’s top home care providers in overall client satisfaction with an average rating of 5 stars […]
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FirstLight provides quality, affordable non-medical home care not just for the older adult who is aging in place, but also for other adults who need assistance with activities of daily living. FirstLight is a lifeline for seniors; people with disabilities; those recovering from surgery, illness or injury; Veterans, and new and busy mothers. “Non-medical home […]
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Caring for a loved one while also working a paying job can be time-consuming as well as physically and emotionally demanding. The many challenges and distractions of caregiving also can reduce worker productivity and oftentimes impact one’s health. All of this can affect employers. Consider this: · More than 40 million American workers are caring […]
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Essential to any home care partnership is the caregiver. Here are some important factors to consider when hiring one: Expertise and credibility. It takes a special kind of person to be an exceptional caregiver – compassion, empathy, optimism, sincerity, trustworthiness. But the best caregivers also are qualified, experienced and reliable. • Find a home care […]
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However, not all people experience happiness during the holiday season. Close to 12 million seniors live alone. And many often struggle with grief over loss of a loved one, sadness, confusion and isolation, especially if they don’t have family close by. This can bring on the holiday blues and make it difficult for seniors to […]
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The search for the right home care agency can be an arduous and overwhelming task. Families often have many questions. How do you decide which company is right for you and your loved ones? How do you know that you can trust the caregivers coming into your home? How do you know your loved ones […]
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There are just under 2 million World War II veterans remaining in the U.S., and they are aging quickly. Many members of the “Greatest Generation” who are dealing with the challenges of advancing age need care and assistance with activities of daily living. Home care can be an ideal solution to help veterans receive exceptional […]
