Home Care in Long Island NY
Thought of the Week: SHRM LI Conference
Home Care: Long Island, Suffolk County This week we are excited to be attending the Society of Human Resource Management Long Island annual conference. Alyssa Cottone, Director of Operations, Rebecca Krauss, Care Coordinator, and Laurie Messina, Caregiver Trainer, will be attending the conference on Friday, May 3rd. The conference features workshops on recruiting, wage and…
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 MoreFamily First is an Official CEU Provider for Social Workers
Home Care in Long Island NY: Family First was recently approved by the New York State Board of Education as a Continuing Education Provider for Social Workers.
Read MoreFamily First Brings Intergenerational Programming to Suffolk Care Center in Patchogue
Home Care in Long Island NY: Family First recently partnered with Suffolk Care Center and a local elementary school to bridge the gap between generations and bring joy to those involved with our program Seasons of Love.
Read MoreCompany News… Palliative Care Presentation
Home Care in Long Island NY: Jennifer Benjamin, owner of Family First Home Companions, and Keith Billstein, Community Outreach Coordinator at Family First Home Companions, attended the LI chapter of Case Management Society of America on Wednesday, August 9th held at Jewel Restaurant in Melville, NY.
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 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 MoreHappy Two Year Anniversary to Pam Catapano
Home Care in Long Island NY: Pam has been a Senior Companion at Family First Home Companions since April 2015 after having both professional and personal experience as a caregiver.
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