Posts by Jennifer Benjamin
Family First Home Companions – Friendly Reminder!
Family First Home Companions, is committed to providing the best care for our clients and support to our caregivers, that’s why we have partnered with Home Care Pulse, a third-party satisfaction research firm, to continually gather feedback from our clients and caregivers through short telephone interviews.
Read MoreWhat Can You Do if Your Loved One Believes that Staying at Home Can Keep Her from Falling?
Homecare in Bay Shore NY: For some elderly loved ones, a belief that she can avoid falling by staying at home can keep her trapped. Since you don’t want that for your loved one, it’s time to look at some other solutions for her.
Read MorePreventing Falls Outside of Your Parent’s Home
Home Health Care in Huntington NY: Preventing falls should be one of the primary focuses of your care efforts for your elderly parent. Keeping your aging parent safe from falls means evaluating their daily routine as well as their surroundings to ensure that they are taking the proper steps to stay safe.
Read MoreWhat Are the Symptoms of Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
Homecare in Smithtown NY: Approximately 4 out of every 100,000 people throughout the United States experiences spinal muscular atrophy or SMA. This is a genetic condition that impacts the central nervous system,
specifically influencing the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement.
Family First is an Official CEU Provider for Social Workers
Home Care in Long Island NY: Family First was recently approved by the New York State Board of Education as a Continuing Education Provider for Social Workers.
Read MoreCommunity Building at the Huntington Senior Center Beach House BBQ
All had fun at the recent Beach House BBQ hosted by the Town of Huntington Senior Center. Huntington residents, senior center staff, and volunteers from various elder care agencies all came together for an afternoon of live music, great food, and good company. Family First’s, Alyssa Cottone, volunteered for the event by signing residents in and selling raffle tickets for many impressive prizes. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes, food, beverages, and their time.
Read MoreCould Exercise Be the Key to Helping Your Loved-One Continue to Drive?
Senior Care in Bay Shore NY: Your loved-one wants to stay mobile and keep her ability to drive, but it’s not looking good. It turns out that exercise might be a good way to help your loved one stay in the driver’s seat.
Read MoreFamily First Brings Intergenerational Programming to Suffolk Care Center in Patchogue
Home Care in Long Island NY: Family First recently partnered with Suffolk Care Center and a local elementary school to bridge the gap between generations and bring joy to those involved with our program Seasons of Love.
Read MoreCompany News… Palliative Care Presentation
Home Care in Long Island NY: Jennifer Benjamin, owner of Family First Home Companions, and Keith Billstein, Community Outreach Coordinator at Family First Home Companions, attended the LI chapter of Case Management Society of America on Wednesday, August 9th held at Jewel Restaurant in Melville, NY.
Read MoreHow Can You Convince Your Loved-One that You Really Just Want to Help?
Elder Care in Dix Hills NY: Sometimes your elderly loved-one refuses help, no matter how much you believe that she needs it. You might be able to convince her to accept help, but you may have to adjust your tactics.
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