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      Care Package Ideas for Caregivers
    • 8 Wonderful Last Minute Gifts for Seniors
      8 Wonderful Last Minute Gifts for Seniors
    • 25 Gift Ideas For Seniors (All Under $25)
      25 Gift Ideas For Seniors (All Under $25)
    • 50 Best Gift Ideas for Seniors
    • 34 Wonderful Gifts for Elderly Women
    • 38 Great Gift Ideas for Elderly Men
    • 48 Amazing Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
    • 8 Worst Gifts for Seniors (and What to Give Instead)
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    • 23 Best Gifts for Caregivers: Practical Luxuries You’ve Never Thought Of
    • Holiday Gifts for Caregivers: Our Top 10 List
    • 15 Best Practical Gifts for Seniors
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    • Printable Crossword Puzzles for Seniors (Free)
      Printable Crossword Puzzles for Seniors (Free)
    • “I Want to Go Home” in Alzheimer’s: Try 3 Kind Responses
      “I Want to Go Home” in Alzheimer’s: Try 3 Kind Responses
    • 9 Enjoyable Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility
      9 Enjoyable Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility
    • SAGE Test for Alzheimer’s: 12 Questions
    • Chair Yoga for Seniors: Reduce Pain and Improve Health
    • How to Get Rid of Swollen Ankles in Seniors
    • 9 Enjoyable Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility
    • How to Get Paid by the State for Taking Care of Someone: 3 Benefits Programs
    • The Mini Mental Status Exam: 30 Question Dementia Screening Tool
    • 10 Ways to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations in Seniors
    • Exercise for Seniors
  • Senior Housing
    • 3 Tips for Celebrating Holidays with Seniors in Assisted Living
      3 Tips for Celebrating Holidays with Seniors in Assisted Living
    • 5 Assisted Living Facts You Need to Know
      5 Assisted Living Facts You Need to Know
    • Moving to Assisted Living: 5 Ways to Know When It’s Needed
      Moving to Assisted Living: 5 Ways to Know When It’s Needed
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    • Paying for Care
  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia
    • SAGE Test for Alzheimer’s: 12 Questions
      SAGE Test for Alzheimer’s: 12 Questions
    • “I Want to Go Home” in Alzheimer’s: Try 3 Kind Responses
      “I Want to Go Home” in Alzheimer’s: Try 3 Kind Responses
    • 3 Stages of Dementia: What to Expect as the Disease Progresses
      3 Stages of Dementia: What to Expect as the Disease Progresses
    • Activities for Alzheimer’s & Dementia
    • Stress Relief
    • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Challenging Behaviors
    • Alzheimer’s and Dementia Communication Tips
  • Financial Matters
    • Free Tax Help for Seniors and Veterans
      Free Tax Help for Seniors and Veterans
    • SNAP Benefits for Seniors: 7 Key Food Assistance Program Facts
      SNAP Benefits for Seniors: 7 Key Food Assistance Program Facts
    • 7 Tax Tips Help Caregivers Maximize Deductions
      7 Tax Tips Help Caregivers Maximize Deductions
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Help older adults maintain their health and well-being with three ways to boost mental health
Practical Tips

3 Ways to Boost Mental Health in Seniors

Major changes that often happen later in life can increase the chances that an older person will be affected by...

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4 tips that help caregivers consider their own needs before saying yes to requests for their time and energy
Stress Relief

4 Tips That Help Caregivers Say No With Confidence

Many caregivers are used to putting others before themselves and have a tough time saying no to additional requests for...

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Use 7 ways to reduce and manage holiday stress while still caring for an older adult
Holiday

7 Ways for Caregivers to Reduce Stress During the Holidays

The holidays often bring added stress along with the joy of the season. To help caregivers cope, FirstLight ​Home Care...

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These positive new year's resolutions for caregivers help you notice your contributions and reduce stress
Health & Wellness

7 Positive New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

With all the stress and responsibility of caregiving, it’s easy to forget to give ourselves credit for the wonderful things...

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Tips for caregivers and seniors to safely resume activities during coronavirus
COVID-19

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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Senior care during the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19

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...

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