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4 Ways to Pay for In-Home Care

By admin | September 2, 2020 |

“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it”, Tennessee Williams. This quote has never been truer. People are living longer thanks to advances in medicine and technology however, the human body does not always allow the person to live longer and manage their daily activities alone. This is where long…

The Talk: How to Introduce Outside Help to Your Aging Parents

By admin | August 27, 2020 |

Introducing the topic of help at home to aging parents can be challenging for adult children. Many older adults find the idea of having a stranger coming into their home to be very distressing. There are many reasons why older adults are apprehensive including the trust factor, the fear that bringing in help would mean…

3 Technologies to Keep Your Aging Parents Safe at Home

By admin | August 7, 2020 |

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There are many assistive devices that help seniors with safety at home and can do the monitoring and supervision on an automated basis. These devices will also allow family members to check-in on their loved ones remotely and ensure their aging parents’ safety during times when they cannot be there.

Managing Sundown Syndrome

By admin | July 24, 2020 |

Sundown Syndrome is a phenomenon that causes a person with dementia to become anxious, agitated, restless, and moody in the late afternoon or early evening when the sun starts to go down.

Owners, Jennifer Benjamin and Alice Bonora, Nominated as Honorees

By admin | July 1, 2020 |

Jennifer Benjamin and Alice Bonora have been named the Health Care Honorees by the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center and were featured in Newsday’s Winners column.

Home Care Workers Receive a COVID-19 Hero Pay Boost

By admin | May 27, 2020 |

Family First Home Companions, a home care company serving older adults in Long Island and the Boroughs, gives its home care workers a 15% pay boost to thank them for their bravery and dedication to their clients during the pandemic. Islandia, NY, May 15, 2020 – Family First Home Companions announced on Friday that it…

COVID-19 Virtual Training for Family First Employees & Families

By admin | May 20, 2020 |

Family First successfully completed its very first virtual training series for its employees this past week. Topics included the coronavirus, myths and facts about the virus, how stay healthy, best ways to disinfect, and how to provide client care while social distancing. As Long Island continues to follow the New York Pause Guidelines, Family First…

5 Apps for Dementia Care

By admin | May 15, 2020 |

While there is still no cure for dementia, technology is playing a bigger role in helping to combat the symptoms and progressive losses in functionality. Learn about 5 apps that help those afflicted with dementia and their family members with brain exercises, interactive activities, and other useful tools to cope with the disease.