Senior Care in Long Island NY
Dementia Care: Three Communication Mistakes
Senior Care in Long Island, NY “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance. It is the illusion of knowledge.” Stephen Hawking Communicating with someone with dementia is very similar to learning a new language. You must interpret what the person is saying in new ways that you never had to before and express yourself…
Read MoreThought of The Week: Using Therapeutic Lies to Soothe Anxiety Associated with Dementia
Senior Care: Long Island, New York Telling a lie was a big no-no in my house growing up. It was always better to tell the truth than to get caught lying. My mom’s famous words were, “when you lie, you are insulting my intelligence”. But lying can be a very helpful way to manage your…
Read MoreOwner’s Thoughts: Celebrating Older Americans Month
Senior Care in Long Island, NY: This week we are excited to be attending the Suffolk Office for the Aging Senior Celebration Luncheon. This annual event is held in honor of Older Americans Month and pays tribute to the senior citizens who continue to give back and serve their communities. Family First will close its…
Read MoreHappy One Year Anniversary to Louise Kaufman
Senior Care in Long Island NY: Louise has been a Senior Companion at Family First Home Companions since September 2015 after having previous experience working as a recreational assistant at a nursing home and working with geriatric patients at a hospital.
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.
Read MoreMay Employee of the Month: Moya Stratton
Senior Care in Long Island NY: Moya has been nominated employee of the month for May 2016.
Read MoreApril Employee of the Month – Leslie Browne-Jacques
Senior Care in Long Island NY: Leslie has been nominated employee of the month for April 2016. She has been working as a Senior Companion at Family First Home Companions since April 2015 after having experience working privately for a family within the elder care field.
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