F i r s t L i g h t H o m e C a r e . c o m

Find Your WayPersonalized Dementia Care

that Makes All the Difference

Our Culture of Care Promise:

At FirstLight HomeCare, the genuine health and well-being of others is our greatest concern. We vow to provide

first-class personal service for our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence and relaxed comfort in

their own home or any setting.

E x t r a o r d i n a r y P E o P L E . E x C E P t i o n a L C a r E .

Learn more about FirstLight HomeCare…

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877.570.0002 One Waterstone Place

9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 190 Cincinnati, Ohio 45249

www.firstlighthomecare.com

You’re Not Alone Caring for a family member with dementia can be challenging for many reasons, and they’re different for everyone. As the familiar light of recognition and understanding begins to leave your loved one’s eyes, replaced by looks of confusion or even fear, you may start to wonder if you’ll be able to take care of someone who’s always taken care of you—if you can handle the emotional stress and the day-to-day ups and downs. You might wonder, with all the things going on in your life, how you’ll pull it off. We’re FirstLight HomeCare, and we’re here to help.

Person-First Dementia Care Like you, we understand that your family member isn’t defined by his or her condition: that for every day lived with dementia there were so many more without it. Our unique dementia program tailors care to each individual’s needs and personality, not the disease. We focus on who your loved one has always been, not just who we see today. It’s an engaged approach with a goal of maintaining purpose in their lives while giving you the opportunity to enjoy quality time with them, creating new memories instead of just lamenting memories that may have been lost.

Program Highlights • Specializedcareprovidedbycompassionate experts who have completed our rigorous training program to become Certified Dementia Caregivers

• Careforpeoplewithdementiacausedby Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy bodies, and other conditions

• “WhoAmIBooklet”thatgoesbeyondbasic personal information and history to create a rich portrait of who your loved one is that we use to create their unique care program

• One-on-oneconsultationstohelpyoufindthe right caregiver for your family

• Continuousqualityandimprovementprocess that includes client satisfaction surveys, client and care giver focus groups, and advisory councils

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Wondering What to Do? Consider the following situations.* If one or more of them sound familiar, it may be time to seek professional dementia care for your loved one, and find out how FirstLight HomeCare can help.

My family member continues to ask the same question, even after I’ve answered it.

My parent has trouble remembering family members, friends, or important information like an address or phone number.

My loved one is having difficulty with driving, but denies it.

My parent has rapid mood swings with no apparent causes.

My parent is becoming exhausted trying to care for my grandparent and I live too far away to help.

My loved one seems depressed, at a loss for words, and is sleeping much more than usual.

I’m confused by my parent’s dementia diagnosis and worry about what to do and how quickly we need to get help.

I’m not sure I can give my parent the level of care he or she needs.

My family members are having problems understanding what is happening with my spouse and disagree about what we should do next.

I just really feel like I should talk to someone about my family member’s condition.

*this list is not comprehensive or intended to be used as a diagnostic tool. Only your loved one’s doctor or specialist can make medical diagnoses.

For More Information If you’d like to learn more about our dementia care program, please visit us at FirstLightHomeCare.com or give us a call at

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877.570.0002.