John & Christine Hamby

As our parents get older, they may need more help than they are willing to ask for. Talking with your parents or an aging loved one about needing home care can be a difficult conversation for both of you. For them, it might represent a loss of independence. For you, it can be difficult because […]

FirstLight Home Care of Temecula Valley has partnered with Achieve Health Management to introduce Remote Patient Monitoring, a new service aimed to support elderly clients who are aging in place. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses digital technologies to gather health data from individuals receiving care in their homes and electronically transmit that information securely to […]

We believe that home remains the safest place for our elderly population during this unprecedented time. Elderly people and those with underlying medical conditions are especially at risk and are most susceptible to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). For that reason, the very nature of home care makes it the safest care environment for these individuals […]

According to an AAPR Public Policy Institute study, the average U.S. family caregiver is a 49-year-old woman who provides unpaid care of nearly 20 hours per week to her mother for nearly five years. Caring for a loved one while also working a paying job can be time-consuming as well as physically and emotionally demanding. […]

We get it. Living independently has its perks! Staying in the comfort of your home with all its amenities. Maintaining your privacy. Continuing to do all the things you love to do. There is no doubt the aging-in-place movement promotes senior self-reliance. Advancements in technology, home modifications and in-home senior assistance services have this growing […]

Their once tidy home is now being neglected – Does your parent seem to be having difficulty doing typical housekeeping tasks? Are you noticing more dirt and clutter around their home? Cleaning the house can become difficult for aging parents for a variety of reasons. Their eyesight could be failing, and they could be missing […]

FirstLight Home Care of Temecula is designed to help adults achieve all those things. 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 […]

While it often seems less expensive, hiring a private in-home caregiver can be a challenge and may have legal implications for the employer. But knowing the risks and responsibilities can help protect you and provide peace of mind. Some of the most important factors to consider when hiring a private caregiver are the additional costs […]

How do adult children know when their elderly parent needs help? Oftentimes the parent won’t be the one to admit they need assistance. And sometimes they may even try to hide the fact that they need additional care. We’ve put together some helpful tips on how you – the adult child – can recognize the […]