Posts by Jennifer Benjamin
Unique Ideas for Keeping Your Mom Active Within the Community
Homecare in Huntington NY: The Industrial Psychiatry Journal ran a study in 2009 that looked at seniors and socialization. They found a strong connection between being lonely and being depressed. Is your mom at risk? Here are tips for getting her out of the house and active within her community.
Read MoreHappy One Year Anniversary to Kitty Magett!
Home Care in Long Island NY: Kitty has been a Senior Companion at Family First Home Companions since July 2016 after many years of experience assisting disabled Veterans.
Read MoreHappy One Year Anniversary to Doris Dennis!
Home Care in Long Island NY: Happy One Year Anniversary to Doris Dennis! Doris has lengthy work experience in the Caregiving/Homecare field. She has also done some volunteer work where she has made a great, positive impact on the people she helped.
Read MoreHome Care-Helping your Senior Adapt to Oxygen Therapy
Caregiver in Bay Shore, NY: If your senior has recently received a subscription for oxygen therapy, they may feel a sense of loss. Help them adapt to this new stage of their life by reminding them of all the benefits this therapy brings and the many ways society has adapted to this changing landscape.
Read MoreHappy 1 year Anniversary Niadah Ellis!
Home Care in Long Island NY: Happy 1 year Anniversary Niadah Ellis! Niadah has been part of the Family First Home Companions team working as a Senior Companion since June of 2016.
Read MoreOutstanding! Happy 11th year Anniversary Beverly Jervis!
Home Care Long Island NY: Beverly has been part of the Family First Home Companions team working as a Senior Companion since June of 2006! Beverly takes her work very seriously and cares for her clients as if she were caring for a family member. Her steadfast work ethic simply proves her dedication, commitment, and loyalty.
Read MoreLoss of Appetite in the Elderly: How Adding More Pizzazz to Their Meals Might Help
Elder Care in Smithtown NY: Loss of appetite is a big problem in many senior citizens. It can be due to many causes, such as stress, anxiety, side effects of a medication, denture problems, or a medical condition. No matter what the cause, though, it can lead to serious weight loss, which can be a serious problem.
Read MoreFamily First and the Town of Huntington Adult Day Program Spice Things Up with a Day of Fun
Senior Care in Huntington NY: Family First recently visited the Town of Huntington Adult Day Program to offer participants fun activities to promote cognitive health. Activities included sing-alongs, word games, memory exercises, motor skill challenges, and trivia.
Read MoreFulton Commons Care Center & Family First’s Recent Partnership
Fulton Commons Care Center & Family First’s Recent Partnership: In recent months, Family First and Fulton Commons have been collaborating in efforts to bring residents unique and innovative recreational opportunities. Programming includes cognitive stimulation, activities to enhance fine motor skills, and celebratory social events.
Read MoreFamily First Brings Virtual Reality to St. Johnland Adult Day Program
Family First’s Virtual Reality (VR) program has officially hit the road! We recently offered this life-altering program to St Johnland’s social day program and the results are something to talk about.
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