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Caregiver of the Month: Victoria
We are so excited to announce that Victoria C is our caregiver of the month. Victoria was selected to be the Caregiver of the Month for April 2022 at Family First Home Companions in Islandia, NY.
Read MorePaying for Help at Home with the Aide and Attendance Program
The Aide and Attendance benefit is a pension offered to veterans and surviving spouses to help pay for home care services.
Read MoreTop 4 Ways to Communicate With Baby Boomers
The Baby Boomer generation is made up of people born between 1946 and 1964. They are between the ages of 57 to 76 as of 2022. This population is known for being a generation that impacted and pushed for a lot of change and advancements in the world around them. They lived through the Korean…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month: Priscilla
Priscilla P was selected to be the Caregiver of the Month for April 2021 at Family First Home Companions. Priscilla’s dedication to her client, perfect attendance record, willingness to help by substituting on open shifts, and excellent care services earned her the award and recognition.
Read MoreWhy Do People With Dementia Repeat Themselves?
Home Care Services, Melville, NY Dementia is a term used to describe a cognitive impairment. Dementia can cause a variety of symptoms including short-term memory loss, poor judgment, loss of language and verbal skills, and confusion with time and/or place. There are many forms of dementia including vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, frontotemporal, and Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreThe Importance of Home Inspections for Seniors Looking to Age In Place
The Importance of Home Inspections for Seniors Looking to Age in Place Article provided by The Importance of Home Inspections for Seniors Looking to Age in Place (inspectionsupport.net) There are many reasons senior citizens prefer to “age in place” in their own homes rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. For one thing,…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month: Faustina
Home Care Services, Huntington, NY Faustina was selected to be the Caregiver of the Month for March 2021 at Family First Home Companions. Faustina’s dedication to her client, perfect attendance record, and excellent care services earned her the award and recognition. Faustina has been a caregiver with Family First Home Companions since 2011 and has…
Read MoreDementia Activities for Spring
Home Care Agency in Melville, NY If you are a professional caregiver or have a family member who is living with dementia, you probably know the benefits of cognitively stimulating activities. These activities not only provide benefits for brain health and improve the symptoms of dementia, they are also a great way to pass the…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month: February
Home Care Services, Bay Shore, NY Wendy Keene-Ivey was selected to be the Caregiver of the Month for February 2021 at Family First Home Companions. Wendy’s dedication to her client, perfect attendance record, and excellent care services earned her the award and recognition. Wendy has been a caregiver with Family First Home Companions since 2020…
Read MoreChoosing Between 24/7 Live-In Care and An Assisted Living Facility
While there are many options for long term care, 24/7 live-in care and assisted living are among the most popular. Both offer solutions to the challenges of managing daily living activities for older adults.
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