Dementia Care: Three Communication Mistakes

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Senior Care in Long Island, NY “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance.  It is the illusion of knowledge.” Stephen Hawking Communicating with someone with dementia is very similar to learning a new language.  You must interpret what the person is saying in new ways that you never had to before and express yourself…

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Thought of The Week: Using Therapeutic Lies to Soothe Anxiety Associated with Dementia

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Senior Care: Long Island, New York Telling a lie was a big no-no in my house growing up.  It was always better to tell the truth than to get caught lying.  My mom’s famous words were, “when you lie, you are insulting my intelligence”. But lying can be a very helpful way to manage your…

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Owner’s Thoughts: Celebrating Older Americans Month

Senior Care in Long Island, NY: This week we are excited to be attending the Suffolk Office for the Aging Senior Celebration Luncheon.   This annual event is held in honor of Older Americans Month and pays tribute to the senior citizens who continue to give back and serve their communities.   Family First will close its…

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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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