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Using Technology to Help Aging Parents at Home
Technology has never been more vital to supporting aging parents at home. The number of Americans aged 65 and older will grow from 48 million to 88 million by 2050 and almost 70% of that population will need care at home. Most older adults want to age at home and with a growing shortage in home care workers and the cost of care increasing, technology will bring about new solutions to the long-term care crisis in the United States.
Read MoreFamily First Home Companions nominated best of Long Island.
Family First Home Companions has been nominated for the Bethpage Best of Long Island business award. The Bethpage Best of LI contest is a roadmap to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties, as chosen by the residents and patrons who rely on them, every single day.
Read More4 Ways to Pay for In-Home Care
“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it”, Tennessee Williams. This quote has never been truer. People are living longer thanks to advances in medicine and technology however, the human body does not always allow the person to live longer and manage their daily activities alone. This is where long…
Read MoreThe Talk: How to Introduce Outside Help to Your Aging Parents
Introducing the topic of help at home to aging parents can be challenging for adult children. Many older adults find the idea of having a stranger coming into their home to be very distressing. There are many reasons why older adults are apprehensive including the trust factor, the fear that bringing in help would mean…
Read More3 Technologies to Keep Your Aging Parents Safe at Home
There are many assistive devices that help seniors with safety at home and can do the monitoring and supervision on an automated basis. These devices will also allow family members to check-in on their loved ones remotely and ensure their aging parents’ safety during times when they cannot be there.
Read MoreManaging Sundown Syndrome
Sundown Syndrome is a phenomenon that causes a person with dementia to become anxious, agitated, restless, and moody in the late afternoon or early evening when the sun starts to go down.
Read MoreOwners, Jennifer Benjamin and Alice Bonora, Nominated as Honorees
Jennifer Benjamin and Alice Bonora have been named the Health Care Honorees by the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center and were featured in Newsday’s Winners column.
Read MoreHome Care Workers Receive a COVID-19 Hero Pay Boost
Family First Home Companions, a home care company serving older adults in Long Island and the Boroughs, gives its home care workers a 15% pay boost to thank them for their bravery and dedication to their clients during the pandemic. Islandia, NY, May 15, 2020 – Family First Home Companions announced on Friday that it…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Virtual Training for Family First Employees & Families
Family First successfully completed its very first virtual training series for its employees this past week. Topics included the coronavirus, myths and facts about the virus, how stay healthy, best ways to disinfect, and how to provide client care while social distancing. As Long Island continues to follow the New York Pause Guidelines, Family First…
Read More5 Apps for Dementia Care
While there is still no cure for dementia, technology is playing a bigger role in helping to combat the symptoms and progressive losses in functionality. Learn about 5 apps that help those afflicted with dementia and their family members with brain exercises, interactive activities, and other useful tools to cope with the disease.
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