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Non-Medical Home Care Helps Adults Achieve the Quality of Life They Deserve
Regardless of age, background or location, most people today have something in common: They want independence, freedom and quality of life.
FirstLight Home Care of Guilford County is designed to help adults achieve all those things.
FirstLight provides quality, affordable non-medical home care not just for the older adult who is aging in place, but also for other adults who need assistance with activities of daily living. FirstLight is a lifeline for seniors; people with disabilities; those recovering from surgery, illness or injury; and new and busy mothers.
“Non-medical home care fills the gap between medically skilled services and the everyday tasks that a person is able to complete for themselves,” says Tina Glenn, Co-Owner of FirstLight Home Care of Guilford County. “Our services provide the resources needed to sustain our clients’ independence and freedom and help family caregivers maintain flexibility and balance in their own lives.”
Central to the FirstLight caregiving approach is a client-first philosophy that matches clients with caregivers who fit the personality, needs and vision of the client and family. Caregiving partnerships are built on trust, communication and an understanding of a client’s needs.
“Our caregivers have been there, and they understand the challenges families face when caring for loved ones. FirstLight caregivers are direct employees, not contractors. Plus, we conduct thorough screenings and background checks, and every caregiver must complete our rigorous care training.”
Diverse Home Care Solutions
FirstLight’s non-medical home care solutions provide support to people with a wide range of needs and the resources necessary to help adults maintain quality of life.
Personal Care aids with activities of daily living, such as bathing and hygiene, walking and mobility, transfer and posturing, special diets and meal preparation.
- Bathing & hygiene
- Walking & mobility assistance
- Transfer & posture positioning
- Continence & toileting care
- Eating assistance
Companion Care provides companionship through regular visits, as well as medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry services, errands and transportation.
- Conversation & company
- Medication reminders
- Laundry & light housekeeping
- Respite care
Respite Care allows family caregivers to step out of their everyday routines and take time for themselves, while FirstLight professionals ensure loved ones are cared for.
Dementia Care provides personalized care plans to help dementia sufferers and their families cope with the anxiety, confusion and isolation that are often associated with the disease.
Travel Companion Services provide quality care and companionship while traveling to ensure a vacation or trip to visit family and friends is as safe and stress-free as possible.
FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals achieve the quality of life they deserve. Our professional caregivers can provide care at private residences, independent and assisted living communities and other healthcare facility settings.
FirstLight remains available to provide care during this time of COVID-19. We’ve taken extra steps to provide our team with the most up-to-date safety information and training to keep everyone protected and healthy.
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