COVID-19

6 ideas for safely celebrating Thanksgiving during this pandemic holiday season

COVID-19 / Holiday / Practical Tips

Coronavirus Thanksgiving: 6 Tips for a Safe, Fun, and Festive Holiday

Modify traditions to safely enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday Thanksgiving is usually filled with annual traditions and is a cherished time...

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...

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...

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...

helpful shelter-in-place tips for coronavirus and seniors

8 Shelter-in-Place Coronavirus Tips for Senior Care in Your Home

Keep seniors safe during a coronavirus stay-at-home order To slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, increasing numbers of state...

Tips that help seniors avoid coronavirus scams

COVID-19 / Financial Matters

Coronavirus Scam Alert: 7 Tips for How Seniors Can Avoid Them

Scammers take advantage of coronavirus fear and confusion to steal from seniors This is a scary time for all of...

how to clean an oxygen concentrator

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

How to Clean An Oxygen Concentrator

Tens of millions of Americans suffer from lung disease, typically caused by smoking, infections, and genetics. That’s why many older...

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