How Family First Home Companions Can Help with Post-Stroke Care at Home

At Family First Home Companions, we understand the unique challenges that stroke survivors face and are dedicated to providing the support needed for a smooth transition to home care. Our professionally trained caregivers offer personalized, compassionate assistance that helps individuals regain independence and promotes healing in the comfort of their own home.

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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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Hiring In-Home Help: Interview Questions

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According to AARP’s, “Caregiving in the U.S. 2020” report, today more than 1 in 5 Americans are caregivers to a loved one.   Caregivers provide ongoing support and assistance to a family member in need which includes tasks such as, grocery shopping, meal preparation, transportation to doctor appointments, laundry, household chores, etc.  They also monitor and oversee complex medical care at home, coordinate a variety of in-home providers, and take on the role of health care advocate. 

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Home Care-Helping your Senior Adapt to Oxygen Therapy

Caregiver in Bay Shore NY: Helping your Senior Adapt to Oxygen Therapy

Caregiver in Bay Shore, NY: If your senior has recently received a subscription for oxygen therapy, they may feel a sense of loss. Help them adapt to this new stage of their life by reminding them of all the benefits this therapy brings and the many ways society has adapted to this changing landscape.

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National Nutrition Month

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Caregiver in Bay Shore NY: As a family caregiver, your aging parent’s health and wellbeing is one of your most important priorities, and one of the most effective ways that you can ensure she remains as healthy as possible is to focus on balanced nutrition as part of your regular care routine.

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