Caregiver of the Month: Priscilla

Priscilla P was selected to be the Caregiver of the Month for April 2021 at Family First Home Companions. Priscilla’s dedication to her client, perfect attendance record, willingness to help by substituting on open shifts, and excellent care services earned her the award and recognition.

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Why Do People With Dementia Repeat Themselves?

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Home Care Services, Melville, NY Dementia is a term used to describe a cognitive impairment.  Dementia can cause a variety of symptoms including short-term memory loss, poor judgment, loss of language and verbal skills, and confusion with time and/or place. There are many forms of dementia including vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, frontotemporal, and Alzheimer’s…

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The Importance of Home Inspections for Seniors Looking to Age In Place

The Importance of Home Inspections for Seniors Looking to Age in Place Article provided by The Importance of Home Inspections for Seniors Looking to Age in Place (inspectionsupport.net) There are many reasons senior citizens prefer to “age in place” in their own homes rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. For one thing,…

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Caregiver of the Month: Faustina

Home Care Services, Huntington, NY Faustina was selected to be the Caregiver of the Month for March 2021 at Family First Home Companions.  Faustina’s dedication to her client, perfect attendance record, and excellent care services earned her the award and recognition. Faustina has been a caregiver with Family First Home Companions since 2011 and has…

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Dementia Activities for Spring

Home Care Agency in Melville, NY If you are a professional caregiver or have a family member who is living with dementia, you probably know the benefits of cognitively stimulating activities.  These activities not only provide benefits for brain health and improve the symptoms of dementia, they are also a great way to pass the…

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Caregiver of the Month: February

Home Care Services, Bay Shore, NY Wendy Keene-Ivey was selected to be the Caregiver of the Month for February 2021 at Family First Home Companions.  Wendy’s dedication to her client, perfect attendance record, and excellent care services earned her the award and recognition. Wendy has been a caregiver with Family First Home Companions since 2020…

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How to Avoid Being Readmitted to the Hospital

Senior Care in West Hempstead NY: Hospital Visit Tips

Leaving the hospital sounds simple. But all too often, people find themselves back at the hospital within only a few weeks. With better planning and better communication, many of these return visits can be avoided. Why it could happen to you? You may not be clear about medicines you should take and when to take…

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Caregiver of the Month: Osiris Galicia

Osiris Galicia was awarded the Caregiver of the Month at Family First Home Companions for her dedication and excellent client care.

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Senior Care in Smithtown NY: When Was Mom's Last Eye Exam?

There are more than three million people in the United States with glaucoma. The eye disease, the number two cause for blindness in this country, is known as “the sneak thief of sight,” as there are virtually no symptoms.

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