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, John Bresnick or Dawn Riccio, answers the phone so they 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.

Thanking Health Care Professionals on the COVID-19 Front Lines

We’ve all seen pictures of exhausted, PPE-attired health care workers finishing up their shifts while serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. You might even be a health care professional or live with one. During the COVID-19 outbreak these heroes oftentimes battle stress, fatigue and depression while doing their jobs. In addition to keeping us safe, those brave men and women have families of their own that love and rely upon them. Here are 4 great ways to show health care professionals everywhere just how much they’re appreciated.

By First In Care|2020-06-30T14:23:04-04:00June 30th, 2020|Categories: COVID-19|Tags: Appreciation, coronavirus, COVID-19, health care, Support|

First In Care Home Health Agency – Bradenton Business Hall of Fame

First In Care Home Health Agency Inc has been selected two years in a row for the 2020 Best of Bradenton Awards for Home Health Care Service and now qualifies for the Bradenton Business Hall of Fame.

By First In Care|2020-06-24T17:03:59-04:00June 24th, 2020|Categories: Company News|Tags: 2020 Best of Bradenton, Bradenton Senior Care, Hall of Fame, Home Care in Bradenton|

COVID-19 Symptoms in Seniors and What You Should Do

In younger people COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. However, seniors - the age group that’s at highest risk from complications or even death - may not show any of these signs. If you suspect that your senior has COVID-19, here’s what to look for and how to help them if necessary.

By First In Care|2020-06-12T18:59:12-04:00June 15th, 2020|Categories: COVID-19|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, dehydration, disoriented|

How to Reduce Stress in Yourself and Others

Most family caregivers are amazing people that devote their lives to caring for aging in place elderly loved ones. But caregiving can also be very stressful and exhausting, especially when you throw in a traumatic event like the COVID-19 outbreak.

By First In Care|2020-06-03T17:46:18-04:00June 8th, 2020|Categories: Caregiver Wellness & Tips|Tags: anxiety, caregiver burnout, caregiver fatigue, COVID-19, respite care, stress relief|

Ways to Keep an Elderly Loved One’s Spirits High Even from a Distance

Looking after an aging in place loved one is tough under any circumstances, but when you live far away it just makes the situation much harder. Toss in a household full of kids and a career, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a self-induced guilt trip and anxiety. Thankfully, there are several good ways to boost your loved one’s spirits from afar, starting with these.

By First In Care|2020-05-22T17:14:55-04:00May 25th, 2020|Categories: Senior Care Advice|Tags: At-Home Care, Depression in Seniors, Isolation, long-distance caregiver|

Cleaning Tips Before and After Caregiver Visits

If your elderly loved one is receiving some professional home care right now, cleaning and sanitizing their home before and after caregiver visits is now more important than ever before. Using these cleaning and disinfecting tips will help keep everyone safer.

By First In Care|2020-05-14T16:10:10-04:00May 18th, 2020|Categories: In-Home Private Care|Tags: cleaning tips, coronavirus, COVID-19, disinfect, precautions, sanitation|

How to Help Seniors Stay Socially Engaged

When a life-changing event like the COVID-19 pandemic comes along, the resulting social distancing orders and travel bans can put a real damper on your senior’s social calendar. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to ensure that your loved one gets the social interaction they so desperately need.

By First In Care|2020-05-08T20:16:26-04:00May 11th, 2020|Categories: Quality of Life|Tags: Activity for Seniors, Depression in Seniors, loneliness, social distancing, Socially Isolated|

Caring for Your Mental Health and Your Physical Health

As a family caregiver, looking out for your mental health and wellbeing is just as important as taking physical precautions. When you don’t, it leaves you exposed to emotional stress and mental fatigue. What follows are several ways to ensure that your mental health remains strong through the inevitable ups and downs.

By First In Care|2020-04-27T08:53:30-04:00April 27th, 2020|Categories: Caregiver Wellness & Tips|Tags: caregiver burnout, caregiver fatigue, mental health, wellbeing, wellness|

Weekly Update to Our Clients & Caregivers – April 15, 2020

We have decided to send out a weekly update to our clients and staff to give you updated information regarding First In Care measures to continue serving our clients in the safest and healthiest manner possible while ensuring the health and wellbeing of our staff.

By First In Care|2020-04-17T12:18:05-04:00April 17th, 2020|Categories: Company News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, procedure, protocol, weekly update|

Stay Positive as a Family Caregiver During Times of Uncertainty

Caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming even during the best of times. Here are several ways to stay more positive when things aren’t going quite so well.