Posts Tagged ‘caregivers’
January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month: Educating and Supporting Older Adults
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an essential time to shed light on this vision-threatening condition that disproportionately affects older adults. Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” because it often develops without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred. With early detection and proper management, however, the progression of glaucoma can be slowed, preserving quality of life for those affected. For seniors, the support of in-home caregivers can be a vital part of managing this condition effectively.
Read MoreCaregiver of The Month: Liz C!
We are so excited to announce that Liz C is our caregiver of the month. Liz was selected to be the Caregiver of the Month for April 2023 at Family First Home Companions in Islandia, NY.
Read MoreCaregiver 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…
Read MoreCaring for Aging Parents: Recognizing Caregiver Burnout
Caregivers provide support and complex care to their loved ones in a variety of ways from transportation to doctor appointments, grocery shopping and meal preparation, to administering medications. They provide hands-on personal care, such as, bathing and transferring, and provide nursing care such as, treating wounds and giving injections.
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