Did you know: • There is one garbage truck of plastic dumped into the ocean every minute? • That plastic may outweigh fish by 2050? • And, according to new research, the average American adult consumes between 126 and 142 tiny particles of plastic every day, and inhales another 132-170 plastic bits daily? • Each year 2 trillion gallons of untreated sewage, stormwater, and industrial waste are dumped into US water. Many of us have children and grandchildren we want to see grow up in a world where they can still breathe the air and drink the water. We want them to experience the beauty of the planet in the same way that we’ve experienced it. Whether it be diving in the ocean or walking [...]

For those of us that love to travel, it can be hard to leave our furry friends at home. They always seem to give you that look that says, “how could you??.” Well, it seems the tourism industry is waking up to the fact that a lot of us consider our pets family, but we don’t necessarily want to stay at a roadside motel when we bring them along. Finally, you and your four-legged friends can travel without sacrificing any of the accoutrements. From doggie massages to herbal teas, FirstLantic has created the definitive guide to traveling in style with Rover or Miss Kitty.   Luxury Hotels Your pampered pooch can take advantage of everything from pet psychics to in-room gourmet dining menus or even [...]

In our blog last week, we talked about getting away from it all but we were focused mainly on vacation travel. But what if we told you that plenty of people over 50 are taking off a lot more time than just a normal two-week vacation? This week, we are exploring a trend related to travel often referred to as a Golden Gap Year. What exactly is a Golden Gap Year, you ask? Well, FirstLantic(the best hourly home health care  of Florida)  is here to explain as well as provide some suggestions for ways that you can enjoy your own gap time!   Gap years are usually associated with young adults taking a year off after high school or college in order to explore the [...]

We have all heard the commentary from the peanut gallery with statements like “she’s too old to wear her hair long” or “he should act his age” or “she shouldn’t wear a bikini – after all, she’s not 25 anymore”. Well, what if we told you that acting your age can be detrimental to your health and that there are studies to prove it? That’s right - research shows that people who “act their age” tend to live shorter and less fulfilling lives. A study from JAMA Internal Medicine found that older people who felt three or more years younger than their chronological age had a lower death rate compared with those who felt their age or those who felt more than one year older [...]

Traveling is one of life’s great pleasures. No, we don’t mean that business trip where you were delayed for 10 hours. We are talking about those leisure trips where you are going to explore another city, state or country. Traveling expands our view and helps us understand different cultures as well as see some of the amazing wonders that the world has to offer. But what if you don’t have a friend or partner to travel with? Should you just stay at home? Absolutely not! There are plenty of choices for female travelers and FirstLantic 24 hour home care has put together an overview of some of your best options. So, read on and start exploring the world!   Group Travel If you prefer to [...]

We’ve all heard of grandparents pitching in to help take care of their grandchildren, but a new generation is turning that around. It turns out that many grandchildren (especially Millennials) are taking on caregiving duties for their elderly family members. In fact, according to a report conducted by the AARP Public Policy Institute, one in four caregivers is a Millennial. FirstLantic,caregivers home solutions  explores why this trend is increasing and the resources that young caregivers can take advantage of to help them cope with the challenges.   There are several factors that are responsible for this reversal in roles. The first is that people are living longer, and younger people have spent more time with their grandparents as a result. Strong bonds have been developed [...]

Have you ever wished you had resources right at your fingertips when you needed them rather than having to search endlessly on the Internet? You know the feeling – you’re moving, and you need to change your address, or you’re thinking about looking for a new insurance provider but don’t know where to start. Well, FirstLantic is here to help. We have created a downloadable guide of services ranging from how to get your Internet service set up to where to get information about healthy eating. And we have categorized the services into four main areas including home, health, finances and ongoing education. While we won’t claim that this list has everything you need, it’s a least a good start!   Home Services:   1. [...]

Do you have stiff muscles? Trouble sleeping? Anxiety? Well, if you have any of these issues, you don’t have to immediately resort to medication because yoga might help you more than pills. But there are so many different styles of yoga, so how do you decide which one is right for you? Well, keep reading because FirstLantic, at home companions has made it simple so you can start practicing your yoga moves right away!   First, the basics. Yoga has been around for thousands of years. In fact, most experts think that it originated in India around 3000 B.C. In the simplest terms, yoga is a group of practices designed to help the body, mind and spirit as a way to “achieve harmony between the [...]

Now that medical marijuana is legal in over 50% of the states and recreational marijuana is legal in 11 states, can you guess which demographic is using cannabis more than any other? If you said teenagers or 20- somethings you would be way off because it turns out it’s seniors. In fact, cannabis use among seniors increased by 250 percent from 2006 to 2013. So, why is there such an increase in usage among this demographic? FirstLantic ,blogs for seniors explores some of the benefits for older people including treating conditions like general pain, side-effects of cancer, anxiety and depression. General Pain Almost everyone over 50 has experienced some age-related aches and pains. Whether it be back problems, sore joints or muscles or even early [...]