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2 11, 2021

Payment Options for Senior HomeCare Services

2022-12-19T20:52:38-05:00November 2nd, 2021|Categories: Aging, assisted living, Financial Decisions, Home Caregivers, Nursing, Retirement, Veterans|Tags: , , , , , , , |

One of the most challenging decisions seniors or their relatives can make is determining if and when to get help with their care.  Many seniors would prefer to stay in their own home, but sometimes the basic chores they take for granted may become too much.  They need some assistance with cooking, transportation, medication management, or simply could use some companionship.  Whatever the reason, the more difficult question often becomes how to pay for care.   FirstLantic offers guidance on payment options.  However, before determining the best way to fund it, it’s helpful to differentiate between home care and home health care.   Home Care Aides assist with daily living such as dressing, housekeeping, and transportation, referred to as personal care, attendant care, non-medical care, and companion care.  [...]

25 10, 2021

Six Ways for Adults to Get in the Halloween Spirit

2022-12-19T20:53:19-05:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: Celebrations, Cooking, Entertainment, Holidays, Pets|Tags: , , , |

Do you feel like you’re too mature to celebrate Halloween?  Have you given up on costumes since your kids moved out of the house?  Well, you’re never too old to have some fun.  And Halloween can be a great holiday to spend with friends and family with the right kind of adult activities (nothing too risqué, of course)!  FirstLantic has ideas that might make you forget your age and turn into a Halloween believer.  Remember, even the Grinch came around in the end!   Horror Movie Marathon   Invite some friends over that are scary movie fans, make some festive Halloween cocktails, pop some corn, light some candles, and prepare to cover your eyes if the movie gets too frightening.  You can even make a [...]

5 10, 2021

How Aging Affects Your Eyesight

2022-12-19T20:17:51-05:00October 5th, 2021|Categories: Aging, Eye Sight, Health, Vision|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Vision loss is a significant health issue among the elderly. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, one in three individuals suffers from some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65.  The most common causes of vision loss among seniors are glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.  Seniors and their family members must be aware of these conditions, especially since approximately 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65 by the year 2023.   FirstLantic wants to make sure you have all the information necessary so that you can spot the signs and get help if necessary.  Here’s what you need to know:   How Aging Affects Your Vision   Most major eye diseases and conditions are age-related. Research [...]

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