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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,…
Read MoreCaregiver 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…
Read MoreDementia 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…
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 MoreChoosing Between 24/7 Live-In Care and An Assisted Living Facility
While there are many options for long term care, 24/7 live-in care and assisted living are among the most popular. Both offer solutions to the challenges of managing daily living activities for older adults.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Being Readmitted to the Hospital
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…
Read MoreCaregiver 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.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Appointments in Long Island
Home care agency, Suffolk County, NY COVID-19 vaccines are now available to home care workers and adults aged 65 and over. You can book an appointment for a vaccine by using one of the following links. Please note that the appointments are filling up fast and you may have to try several times before you…
Read MoreJanuary is Glaucoma Awareness Month
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.
Read MoreCaring for Aging Parents: Is It Time For Self-Care This Holiday Season?
While the world has a new normal this holiday season courtesy of COVID-19, there are many things that haven’t changed for the 53 million Americans who are family caregivers to a disabled or chronically ill loved one, one of them being caregiver burnout.
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