COVID-19

6 tips that help caregivers prepare seniors for a safer, healthier winter season

COVID-19 / Practical Tips

6 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Safer and Healthier This Winter

Winter, with its harsh weather and increase in illness transmission, presents additional challenges for seniors and caregivers. Nurse Rebecca Rushing...

How to make video calls to elderly Alzheimer’s and dementia patients during coronavirus nursing home lockdown

Alzheimer's & Dementia / COVID-19

Best Way to Make Video Calls to Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia in Nursing Homes

With nursing homes in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, families are having a hard time keeping in touch and...

Find out about 6 creative ways to have summer vacation fun close to home during the coronavirus pandemic

Activities for Older Adults / COVID-19

6 Summer Staycation Ideas for Seniors During Covid-19

The coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on many summer vacation and travel plans. To help you enjoy the summer...

Tips for caregivers and seniors to safely resume activities during coronavirus

Tips for Seniors and Caregivers to Safely Resume Activities in the “New Normal” of Coronavirus

With lockdown restrictions being lifted, is it safe for seniors to go out? Rebecca Rushing, BSN, RN, from FirstLight Home...

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COVID-19 / Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Coverage for COVID-19

It’s scary to think about getting sick with COVID-19. Seniors and caregivers are also worried about what insurance will cover...

Get answers to real-life caregiver questions about coronavirus senior care

Coronavirus Senior Care: 33 Top Caregiver Questions Answered

Updated 5/11/20 Caregiver questions about coronavirus We’re getting many questions from caregivers about how to reduce risk and protect older...

Keep seniors busy and engaged at home during coronavirus with crafts, games, activities, and more

Activities for Older Adults / COVID-19

Keep Busy At Home During Coronavirus with Crafts, Games, Activities, and More

Pass the time with a variety of activities Entertaining ourselves through engaging our minds and bodies while staying safe at...

caregiver stress test

COVID-19 / Stress Relief

8 Mental Health Tips for Caregivers During Coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak adds stress to caregiving To say that the coronavirus outbreak is a challenging time is an understatement,...

Senior care during the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 / Practical Tips

Senior Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Coronavirus worries add stress to caring for older adults. Rebecca Rushing, BSN, RN, from FirstLight Home Care shares advice on...

Coronavirus and seniors - key facts and prevention tips

Coronavirus and Seniors: What You Need to Know

Updated 7/18/20 Americans stay home to slow the spread of infection To slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, millions...

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