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Make Showering Easier and Safer for Your Aging Parent
The risk of a bad fall, the accessibility of bathing supplies, getting in and out of the shower stall or tub, and contending with poor vision, hearing loss, and frailty can make the idea of taking a shower overwhelming.
Read MoreGeriatric Depression and Risks for Suicide
Geriatric Depression and Risks for Suicide “A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams”, John Barrymore. Elder Care, Long Island, NY Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults age 65 and over. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However, lasting depression is not a…
Read More4 Ways to Pay for In-Home Care
“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it”, Tennessee Williams. This quote has never been truer. People are living longer thanks to advances in medicine and technology however, the human body does not always allow the person to live longer and manage their daily activities alone. This is where long…
Read MoreThe Talk: How to Introduce Outside Help to Your Aging Parents
Introducing the topic of help at home to aging parents can be challenging for adult children. Many older adults find the idea of having a stranger coming into their home to be very distressing. There are many reasons why older adults are apprehensive including the trust factor, the fear that bringing in help would mean…
Read More3 Technologies to Keep Your Aging Parents Safe at Home
There are many assistive devices that help seniors with safety at home and can do the monitoring and supervision on an automated basis. These devices will also allow family members to check-in on their loved ones remotely and ensure their aging parents’ safety during times when they cannot be there.
Read MoreManaging Sundown Syndrome
Sundown Syndrome is a phenomenon that causes a person with dementia to become anxious, agitated, restless, and moody in the late afternoon or early evening when the sun starts to go down.
Read MoreOwners, Jennifer Benjamin and Alice Bonora, Nominated as Honorees
Jennifer Benjamin and Alice Bonora have been named the Health Care Honorees by the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center and were featured in Newsday’s Winners column.
Read MoreHome Care Workers Receive a COVID-19 Hero Pay Boost
Family First Home Companions, a home care company serving older adults in Long Island and the Boroughs, gives its home care workers a 15% pay boost to thank them for their bravery and dedication to their clients during the pandemic. Islandia, NY, May 15, 2020 – Family First Home Companions announced on Friday that it…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Virtual Training for Family First Employees & Families
Family First successfully completed its very first virtual training series for its employees this past week. Topics included the coronavirus, myths and facts about the virus, how stay healthy, best ways to disinfect, and how to provide client care while social distancing. As Long Island continues to follow the New York Pause Guidelines, Family First…
Read MoreCaring for a Loved One with Dementia: 6 Practical Tips
Home Care Agency, Long Island: Whether your loved has been newly diagnosed or has been afflicted with dementia for many years, there is one thing that remains the same; each day is unpredictable. Family members often say, ‘what worked yesterday no longer works today’. Dementia affects each individual differently and while there are many common…
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