Company News: Family First Offering a Continuing Education Series
Family First Home Companions is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association of Long Island to provide a continuing education series for licensed social workers and certified nurse case managers. The cost is free of charge to attendees and will include breakfast, lunch, or dinner, depending on the day and time of the program. The schedule of…
Read MoreFamily Gatherings For Those With Dementia l Long Island, NY
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 your loved one is unable to effectively communicate, is experiencing debilitating anxiety, or if…
Read MoreFamily First Brings Smiles to The Residents at Island Nursing and Rehabilitation
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 10th in Holtsville, NY. Howard brought many laughs and smiles to about thirty of the nursing homes’…
Read MoreCompany News: Family First, Busy in the Community! Long Island, NY
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 life of our aging Long Islanders. As the old saying…
Read MoreNational Family Caregiver Month: Recognizing Caregiver Burnout
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 provides unpaid assistance to a person who has an underlying medical condition,…
Read MoreWhen is it best to start 24/7 live-in care?
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, two to three days per week and slowly increase the…
Read MoreCompany News: New Employee Perk
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 gyms to help you feel good and happy while you workout. Along with…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease: Early Signs and What to do Next
What Are the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s and What to Do? Alzheimer’s disease has a way of making itself known in very subtle ways. Family members are often the first to notice when something seems off. Whether it’s the person’s short-term memory loss or mood changes, there are many ways that the signs of Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month
Dementia Care: Huntington, NY September is World Alzheimer’s Month Alzheimer’s disease is defined as a form of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common form of dementia and accounts for about 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases, according to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org/Alzheimers-dementia/10_signs). The symptoms of Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreHelpful Product for Getting Up from a Sitting Position
In-home Assistance for Seniors: Long Island, NY One of the main reasons that our services are needed for older adults is for difficulties with standing and walking. Whether it’s assistance with ambulating, stepping into and out of a shower, or getting up from a sitting position, our caregivers are there to provide that arm and…
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