Posts by Jennifer Benjamin
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults
Home Care in Huntington NY: Adults with atrial fibrillation usually have no idea they even have this condition. Other than an uncomfortable feeling of a rapid or irregular heartbeat, there are little to no symptoms that are easy to recognize.
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Parent Cope with Skin Picking Disorder?
Senior Care in West Hempstead NY: October 1 through 5 is Trichotillomania, Skin Picking, and Related BFRB Awareness Week. This weeklong observance is the ideal time for you to learn more about Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, or BFRBs, how they can impact your aging loved one’s health, and what you can do to help them to overcome them.
Read MoreFun Multigenerational Exercise for Family Health and Fitness Day USA
Elderly Care in Islip NY: You know how important it is to stay physically fit and active in order to stay healthy throughout life.
Read MoreFamily First Supports ADRC’s Alzheimer’s Walk
Home Care in Massapequa NY: Marjorie Post Park, Massapequa, NY – On September 10th Family First Home Companions participated in the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center’s annual Walk for Alzheimer’s.
Read MorePacking Your Day Bag with Germ Control in Mind
Elder Care in Dix Hills NY: One of the greatest risks that your parent faces during this time of year is germs. The fall brings with it cold and flu season, putting everyone at risk of suffering these and other illnesses and infections.
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Parent Control Their Cholesterol?
Senior Care in Garden City NY: September is Cholesterol Education Month. This is the ideal opportunity for you to learn more about cholesterol and how you can adjust your care efforts to help your senior get their cholesterol levels under control and keep them under control as they age in place.
Read MoreTips for Managing Water during an Emergency
Caregiver in Islip NY: September is National Preparedness Month. This is the ideal month for you to focus your caregiver efforts on making sure that your elderly parent is properly prepared in the event that an emergency situation occurs.
Read MoreHow Can You Make Eating and Meal Time Easier for Your Elderly Loved One?
Home Care in Bayside NY: Eating can be complicated for your elderly loved one. If it’s become a big problem for her or for you, it’s time to look at how to make meal time and eating easier for everyone involved.
Read MoreHow Can Exercise Help a Loved One with COPD?
Elder Care in Plainview NY: If your loved one is debating the merits of exercise even though he has COPD, these benefits may help change his mind.
Read MoreAugust Employee of the Month – Ann Marie Morais
Senior Care in Long Island NY: Ann Marie has been nominated employee of the month for August 2016.
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