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6 Reasons Home Health Care May Be The Best Option For Seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Q6XIp1hH4
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09, 2020
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09, 2020
10 Financial Decisions That Will Benefit You Later in Life
It’s a fact that most of us could probably be better at managing our finances. For example, maybe you don’t need to buy that latte every day when you could just as easily make coffee at home. That said, there are small bad decisions like the latte and there are much larger bad decisions. This blog is about making better choices so that you don’t regret it later in life. FirstLantic wants you to be prepared to not only enjoy your retirement but also to avoid that worry bubble hanging over your head. Save more – We know that’s not a revolutionary concept but it’s a fact that you will have more if you save more. Many of us don’t have a lot of [...]
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09, 2020
Six Ways to Get an Energy Boost!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P1z5IVLYjI
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09, 2020
Dementia – Know the Signs and How to Get Help
Finding out that someone you love has dementia can be devastating. Unfortunately, by the time that most people notice the symptoms, the disease may have already progressed significantly. However, there are early warning signs that can help you identify if a loved one is suffering so that you can seek treatment sooner as well as ensure that you are better prepared for when the disease gets worse. In addition, numerous resources exist that provide the most up to date information on clinical research, support groups, and treatment options. FirstLantic Healthcare has put together the following guide so that you know how to spots the signs of dementia and how to find support if necessary. Early warning signs: It’s important to recognize the difference [...]
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09, 2020
Ten Jobs That Are In Demand Now
If there’s one thing that we have learned about our economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that the U.S. is heavily reliant on service jobs. Restaurants, hotels, casinos, fast food chains, and grocery stores among many others employ millions of people. Most of these jobs pay hourly rates sometimes making it difficult to do much more than live paycheck to paycheck. The manufacturing jobs that didn’t require a college degree but paid well enough to live a middle-class lifestyle are mostly gone. So, what are the best jobs for the next ten years and how do you ensure that you and your loved ones are prepared to thrive in the future? FirstLantic shares 10 jobs that have higher wages and have the most anticipated growth [...]
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08, 2020
Six Tips to Help Children Cope with COVID-19 Anxiety
With everything going on in the world, it’s hard for adults not to feel overwhelmed so why would children be any different? After all, they hear the news and pick up signals from their family and other adults. But how do you handle your grandchildren’s anxiety if you are feeling the same way? Well, FirstLantic.com has six tips that you can use to manage your own feelings of anxiousness and help children cope as well. 1. Stick to a routine As easy as it might be to throw that out the window, routines create structure and certainty which everyone can use right now. Keep as much of your child’s old routine in place as possible, or start a new one, but either way, try [...]
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08, 2020
Keeping Your Grandchild’s Education on Track During COVID-19
The biggest challenge that parents and grandparents are facing right now is how to make sure their children are getting a quality education during COVID-19. There are no easy answers but luckily, you’re not alone. Plenty of resources exist to help you navigate this new reality. There are free or low-cost tools that can help keep children engaged in learning and also provide them with educational and fun activities that can occupy their time. Weary grandparents everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief… FirstLantic.com has put together a comprehensive list with some of the most innovative learning applications designed to help you through this difficult time. Expedition Learn Remember the encyclopedia company, Britannica? Well, they’re still around, and their business has become digital [...]
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08, 2020
Dating in the Time of COVID-19
Remember that famous novel, Love in the Time of Cholera? Well, this blog is sort of about the same thing except it’s not necessarily about love and it has nothing to do with Cholera. So, it really isn’t the same story exactly, however, dating is involved which could lead to love. And if love does evolve, we could always change the name to Love During the Time of COVID-19, although that title may not necessarily appeal to a mass audience. Anyway, we digress. Our FirstLantic blog this week is about dating during a pandemic, staying safe while dating, and some tips on how you still might be able to find “the one.” Number 1 – Test the Waters If you are like many [...]
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08, 2020
Five Reasons You Should Think About Long Term Care Insurance
70% of people turning 65 can expect to use some form of long-term care during their lives. 90% of those who receive long-term care assistance live at home or in a community setting. These stats are pretty sobering and yet most of us are not really prepared to have to pay for outside help for 10 or possibly 20 years during retirement. In fact, many people believe assisted living is covered by Medicare. 57% of people surveyed said they plan to rely on Medicare to help pay for any senior care they might need. However, while Medicare is available to help with short-term personal health coverage or pharmaceuticals, it is not available to pay for assisted living in most cases. And Medicaid is only available [...]
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07, 2020
FirstLantic Presents Five of the Most Popular Movies from 1970
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yh8zBlBSyU