Alzheimer’s: Tips for More Effective Communication

  Alzheimer’s Disease gradually impairs the person’s ability to communicate. People with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, as well as more trouble understanding others. Here are some tips to help in communication and understanding: • Learn to create a ‘kind voice’ – speak slower and lower, smiling. • To orient the person…

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Happy One Year Anniversary to Louise Kaufman

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Senior Care in Long Island NY: Louise has been a Senior Companion at Family First Home Companions since September 2015 after having previous experience working as a recreational assistant at a nursing home and working with geriatric patients at a hospital.

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April Employee of the Month – Leslie Browne-Jacques

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Senior Care in Long Island NY: Leslie has been nominated employee of the month for April 2016. She has been working as a Senior Companion at Family First Home Companions since April 2015 after having experience working privately for a family within the elder care field.

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