by Jennifer Benjamin | Dec 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
For many, the holidays are a time of celebration, joy, and family. For families coping with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, this time of the year can bring stress, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. This is particularly challenging during family gatherings. If...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Dec 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Family First Brings Smiles to the Residents at Island Nursing and Rehabilitation Family First Home Companions sponsored comedian, Howard Newman from Jokesercise, to give a comic performance for the residents at Island Nursing and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, December...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Nov 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Family First is hard at work in the community! From educating nurses and social workers on dementia and caregiver burnout, to offering resources to local health care systems- We have continued to offer the community what is needed to ensure the safety and quality of...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
November is National Family Caregiver Month and this month we will be dedicating each blog to providing tips to empower family caregivers. What is a family caregiver? A family caregiver is someone who is either a spouse, family member, friend, or neighbor who...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Home care comes in many shapes and sizes. From hourly companion services to visiting nurses to physical therapy, you can have many levels of assistance to thrive at home and stay safe in your environment. Many older or disabled adults may begin with hourly visits,...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are very pleased to announce that we are now offering a corporate membership discount to Blink Fitness for all employees of Family First Home Companions. Blink Fitness is a fitness center with locations throughout the United States. They feature bright, colorful...