Caregiver in Huntington NY
5 Signs Home Care is Needed
Home Care, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY: I often tell new clients and families when we start our home care services that this is a service that is always needed but never wanted. The majority of our clients that start with our services have not utilized a home care service before and are often times…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s: Tips for More Effective Communication
Alzheimer’s Disease gradually impairs the person’s ability to communicate. People with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, as well as more trouble understanding others. Here are some tips to help in communication and understanding: • Learn to create a ‘kind voice’ – speak slower and lower, smiling. • To orient the person…
Read MoreDementia Care: Communication Techniques for Professionals
Elder care in Huntington, NY: Dementia Communication Techniques for Professionals If you are a professional who works with older adults and their families, you have probably encountered challenges in communicating your message to a person afflicted with dementia. Below are tips to help you overcome common obstacles in communicating and to learn to understand the…
Read MoreCaregivers Need to Be Consciously Aware of Potential Hazards in the Senior’s Home
Caregiver in Huntington NY: Safety at home for seniors who may be limited in motility is very important for a senior’s health and well being. While good home care isn’t necessarily aesthetically pleasing, functionality should be the main focus.
Read MoreHappy One Year Anniversary to Danielle Pierre-Antoine Anderson
Caregiver in Huntington NY: Danielle has been a Senior Companion at Family First Home Companions since February 2016 after having previous experience working as a professional caregiver in the home care field
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Having Good Posture
Caregiver in Huntington NY: If you are a family caregiver, chances are you are constantly looking for new ways to beat stress, increase energy, and feel your best.
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