Posts by Jennifer Benjamin
Does the Senior You Love Need Senior Care?
Home Care Services in Bay Shore NY: If you are the caregiver for an aging loved-one, or if you have a senior that lives alone and you worry about them, you might be wondering if it is time to hire senior care. A senior care aide, or a home care aide, can provide many helpful services for them.
Read MoreHelping Seniors in the Garden
Home Care Services in Islip NY: There are many ways you can help your loved-one in the garden, and many of them are as simple as taking a trip to the hardware store.
Read MoreIs Your Dad One of Many Senior Citizens Suffering From Malnutrition?
Home Care in Bayside NY: Could your dad be suffering from malnutrition? Some of the key signs are appetite changes, weight loss, irritability, muscle weakness, depression, and fatigue. Your dad doesn’t have to have all these signs.
Read MoreHelping your Parent with Mobility Problems
Elder Care in East Meadow NY: As your parent ages, you may notice their body posture changing. Their shoulders start to drift forward and their feet begin to shuffle. As a family caregiver, now is the time to step in and address their need for mobility support and strengthening programs that can help them remain active and engaged well into their elderly years.
Read MoreFamily First Participates in Annual Health Fair at Huntington Senior Center
Huntington Senior Center hosted an annual health fair for its members to learn about community resources and programming. Family First was invited to participate this year and offer information on family caregiving, companion services, and answer any questions about home care.
Read MoreFamily First’s Director of Community Engagement Attends Open House for the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation
Family First’s Director of Community Engagement, Alyssa Cottone, attended the open house for the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation (LIAF) this month. LIAF recently announced that the organization’s headquarters is moving to a new state-of-the-art facility located at 1025 Old Country Road in Westbury. Since 1988, LIAF has provided its programs and services primarily at its…
Read MoreFamily First Home Companions Sponsored the 4th Annual Mid-Island Y JCC Variety Show
Family First Home Companions sponsored the 4th Annual Mid-Island Y JCC Variety Show this past May. The afternoon of professional and student entertainment is geared toward families, senior citizens, and couples…
Read MoreWhen Was Mom’s Last Eye Exam?
Senior Care in Smithtown NY: Do you know when your mom last saw an eye doctor? If not, it’s something you need to look into. Every senior should have a yearly eye exam to make sure prescription glasses are correct and to help diagnose and treat some of the common conditions seniors face.
Read MoreFamily First Home Companions is Excited to Announce that We Are A Home Care Pulse Certified Trusted Provider!
We are officially a Home Care Pulse Certified Trusted Provider! Home Care Pulse recently awarded Family First Home Companions a certificate to acknowledge our high standard quality home care over the last twelve years.
Read MoreLI Family Caregiver Coalition Held It’s Quarterly Meeting
On Wednesday, June 7th the LI Family Caregiver Coalition held its quarterly meeting at Huntington Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Melville, NY. The meeting featured a presentation by Dr. Patricia Bomba who spoke about advance care planning and medical orders for life sustaining treatment (MOLST).
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