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Dementia 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 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.
Read MoreCompany News: Employee Training and Corporate Volunteer Day
Family First Home Companions has been very busy this month providing continuing education to our professional caregivers and administrative team. We also hosted a corporate volunteer program with Long Island Cares to donate food for families in need for Thanksgiving. In honor of National Family Caregiver Month, Family First’s caregivers are receiving a round of…
Read MorePaying for Care: The Veterans Aide and Attendance Benefit
There is one little known benefit from the Veterans Administration that many people are not aware of called the Veterans Aide and Attendance benefit. This benefit is available for both veterans or surviving spouses and helps to pay for long term care services including home care, adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes.
Read MoreDementia-Related Behaviors: What is Your Loved One Trying to Tell You?
Over half of those living with Alzheimer’s experience behavior disturbances. These dementia-related behaviors include sleep disruptions, agitation, delusions, hallucinations, pacing and restlessness, and emotional outbursts.
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