First in Care Home Health Agency, Inc.

About First In Care

When you call First in Care Home Health Agency, Inc., chances are that one of our owners, Dawn Riccio, answers the phone so that she can personally address your questions and concerns. Their direct involvement in all aspects of the business, from formulating the plan of care to scheduling the caregivers, as well as direct supervision of each case, truly sets our agency apart. This dedication to quality patient care is our hallmark, from 1-hour bath visits to 24/7 comprehensive care.

What Dementia Care at Home Actually Teaches You: The Shift New Caregivers Don’t Expect

Thinking about a caregiving career? Discover the real lesson dementia care at home teaches — and why it's more meaningful than most people expect.

By First In Care|2026-05-30T08:25:47-04:00June 1st, 2026|Categories: Alzheimer's & Dementia|Tags: Caregiving Tips, Dementia Care, Memory Loss, new to home health|

Summer Caregiving Tips No One Talks About — and What Makes Warm-Weather Caregiving So Rewarding

Thinking about a caregiving career? Here are the summer caregiving tips that come from real experience — and why warm-weather shifts can be the most rewarding of all.

By First In Care|2026-05-25T00:41:30-04:00May 25th, 2026|Categories: Caregiver Wellness & Tips|Tags: Caregiver Tips, Caregiving Tips, senior care in summer|

When a Parent Seems Withdrawn: How Home Care Can Support Senior Mental Health

Is your aging parent seeming withdrawn or low? Learn the signs of depression in seniors, what affects senior mental health, and how home care can help.

By First In Care|2026-05-17T21:33:13-04:00May 18th, 2026|Categories: Depression & Mental Health|Tags: Depression, mental health, senior health|

Honoring Mom’s Independence: When In-Home Care for Elderly Parents Becomes the Loving Choice

Not sure if it's time for in-home care for your elderly parent? Learn the signs, what to expect, and how home care supports independence with dignity

By First In Care|2026-05-10T23:22:43-04:00May 11th, 2026|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: aging in place, Home Care for Elderly|

Caregiver Tips for Managing Arthritis Through In Home Care Services

Learn what arthritis caregiving actually looks like — practical tips for helping clients stay comfortable, active, and independent at home.

By First In Care|2026-05-01T08:26:47-04:00May 4th, 2026|Categories: Arthritis & Pain Management|Tags: arthritis, bone and joint health, Home Care Services|

Supporting the Transition to Senior Home Care

Learn how caregivers help older adults and families navigate the emotional, practical transition to home care — and why your role in that process matters so much.

By First In Care|2026-04-22T05:38:56-04:00April 27th, 2026|Categories: Senior Care Advice|Tags: Caregiver Education, Caregiver Tips, Senior Home Care|

What to Expect from Professional Home Health Care Providers

Learn what home health care providers do, how they differ from home care, and what families can expect when skilled medical professionals visit your loved one at home.

By First In Care|2026-04-20T00:27:33-04:00April 20th, 2026|Categories: Senior Care Advice|Tags: Home Health Care, new to home health|

When Your Parent Refuses Help: Understanding the Real Reasons Behind Resistance to Elderly Care

When a parent resists elderly care, it's rarely about stubbornness. Learn the real emotional reasons behind refusal — and how to respond with empathy.