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Whether you’re exploring how to help a loved one age in place, navigating the many senior care options available across Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, or looking for guidance in selecting the right companion, our blog is here to guide you. At Family First Home Companions, we share expert tips, helpful insights, and local resources to support families at every stage of the caregiving journey in the greater NYC area.
From practical advice on home safety and nutrition to compassionate perspectives on companionship, dementia support, and maintaining independence, our goal is to keep you informed and confident as you make decisions for your loved one’s care. By combining trusted experience with a deep understanding of the Islandia, NY, community and the surrounding boroughs, Family First Home Companions empowers families to provide the very best quality of life, right at home.
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Is 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.
Helping 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.
Family 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.
Family 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...
Family 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…
When 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.
Family 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.
LI 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).
Family First Home Companions Sponsored the Annual Luncheon to Celebrate National Older Americans Month
May is National Older Americans Month and to celebrate, Suffolk County Office for the Aging (SCOFA) hosts an elegant annual luncheon at Villa Lomardi’s in Holbrook, NY.
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Islandia, NY Office
1777 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ste 4,
Islandia, NY 11749
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