Finding the Right Caregiver for Your Aging Parent

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Finding the right caregiver for an aging parent is a significant undertaking that requires careful consideration and planning. By understanding your parent’s needs, exploring available options, seeking recommendations, conducting interviews, checking references, considering compatibility, implementing a trial period, setting clear expectations, and providing continued monitoring and feedback, you can navigate this journey with confidence and find the caregiver who will provide the support and care your parent deserves.

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Caregiver of the Month

Meet Ira Feldman, a dedicated caregiver whose warmth and empathy illuminate the lives of those he cares for. With over a decade of experience in the field, Ira’s journey as a caregiver began with a simple desire to make a difference in the lives of others. What started as a job quickly transformed into a calling as he realized the profound impact he could have on the well-being of those in his care.

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Aging at Home with Home Care Services vs. Assisted Living: A Comprehensive Comparison for Older Adults with Dementia

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s our loved ones age and face the challenges of dementia, families often find themselves grappling with the difficult decision of where and how to provide the best care. Two primary options emerge: aging at home with the assistance of home care services or moving to an assisted living facility.

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4 Steps to Helping Aging Parents at Home

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By following this plan, you will be able to line up support for the areas of your parent’s life that he or she is struggling with.  There are many resources in the community available to help you with the caregiving responsibilities and help you to maintain balance between your parent’s needs and your own.  The most successful and effective plan will include a combination of both personal friends and family members and outside professionals to address each area of concern.

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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…

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Caregiver 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.

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