Care Blog

No one knows your family like you do. Something unusual for them might be an everyday situation in another person’s home. When it comes to assisting aging parents or relatives, professionals urge you to note anything out of character. Changes in behavior and daily living could indicate that they might need more help. While everyone […]

It can become apparent that your loved one is approaching the end of their life no matter the amount of treatment and care provided. When this happens, the focus changes from curative therapies to help them be as comfortable as possible to make the most out of their remaining time. This stage can last for […]

Meet Sandra Zhinin, a certified Home Health Aide (HHA) at Westchester Family Care Inc. (WFC). We proudly congratulate Sandra for being awarded the Heroes in the Home™ honor, a Statewide Recognition Program by the NYS Association of Health Care Providers which celebrates outstanding caregivers. Honorees have been identified by their agency as exceptional home care […]

Labor Shortages Nationwide The pandemic had caused a significant disruption in America’s labor force, often called “The Great Resignation.” This resignation trend now accounts for historic levels of workers quitting their jobs, with the most significant departure of employees during the last months of 2021. Quitters Market According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, more […]

With aging loved ones living longer, the home care community is tackling inter-generational communications in new and different ways. Baby boomer, adult children have been known to approach the sensitive issue of “what to do” with their aging parents in ways that translate into intrusiveness. Gerontologists and home care professionals encourage a more respectful attitude […]

HELLO, 2022! We are off to a busy start in 2022. Our focus on Workforce First has stimulated a great deal of activity supporting our dedicated caregivers. We have responded to their feedback in several important areas for caregivers: compensation, benefits, and spotlighting excellent performance. In addition, we have created new positions to support our […]

Many older adults wish to age in the comfort of their homes. One option to help seniors remain in a familiar location is in-home care—nonmedical assistance with day-to-day living. On the whole, in-home care is a very individualized service. Let’s unpack the nuances of in-home care and how these services provide valuable personalized care at […]

Many individuals want to age gracefully in the comfort of their home but may need support to do so. Daily tasks can become more challenging as we get older, and assistance might be necessary to live comfortably and safely. In-home care is an option many families consider when their older loved one needs assistance. However, […]

It’s that time of year again. It has become a WFC tradition, as the calendar year draws to a close, to highlight events that have transpired and take stock of our accomplishments. And, what a year it was! The New Normal Looking back, 2021 was the year for a collective sigh of relief that vaccines […]

Since its inception, Westchester Family Care (WFC) has always been a company that puts the interests of our workforce first. Inspired by his own experience caring for aging parents with Alzheimer’s, Founder/CEO Glenn Lane entered the home care industry determined to offer a different kind of home care agency: one that cares deeply for the […]