Posts Tagged ‘Home Care’
Understanding Medicare and Medicaid: Navigating the Complexities for Aging Parents
As our loved ones age, understanding the complexities of healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid becomes increasingly important. These programs play a crucial role in ensuring that seniors receive the care and services they need. However, navigating the ins and outs of Medicare and Medicaid can be daunting, especially for family caregivers who are already juggling the demands of elder care. This blog will help you understand these two vital programs, including eligibility, coverage, and tips for making the most of the benefits available to your aging parents.
Read MoreNavigating the Journey: Finding, Hiring, and Vetting Professional Caregivers for Aging Parents
This comprehensive guide will help you find, hire, and vet professional caregivers for your aging parents and explain how a home care agency can provide invaluable support
Read More4 Steps to Helping Aging Parents at Home
By following this plan, you will be able to line up support for the areas of your parent’s life that he or she is struggling with. There are many resources in the community available to help you with the caregiving responsibilities and help you to maintain balance between your parent’s needs and your own. The most successful and effective plan will include a combination of both personal friends and family members and outside professionals to address each area of concern.
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 MoreMake 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 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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