Posts by Jennifer Benjamin
Finding the Right Work-Life Balance for Dementia Caregivers
Elder Care in East Meadow NY: As the primary caregiver of a senior with dementia, you probably have very little time to yourself. Most of your time is being spent handling the day-to-day tasks, helping with finances, preparing meals, and the list goes on and on.
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Repetition Might a Loved One with Dementia Start Displaying?
Home Care in East Meadow NY: Many family caregivers hear about repetition as a challenging behavior in dementia, but until they experience it, they don’t really understand it. Knowing the types of repetition your loved one might display can help you to watch for it.
Read MoreHow to Help Your Elderly Loved One to Live Normally with Incontinence
Senior Care in Bay Shore NY: Incontinence can be more troubling for your elderly loved one from an emotional standpoint than from a physical standpoint. If your loved one is having trouble dealing with the issue, try some of these ideas.
Read MoreHow to Stay Mentally Healthy as a Family Caregiver
Caregiver in Islip NY: Staying mentally healthy as a family caregiver is essential if you’re going to be managing your elderly loved one’s health and life as well as your own.
Read MoreCommunicating With Your Parent
Elderly Care in Dix Hills NY: You know the roles have been reversed when you’re faced with a parent who refuses to take advice from a family caregiver, namely you, who only wants the best for them.
Read MoreProtecting Your Aging Parent from Outdoor Holiday Season Dangers
Home Care in Dix Hills NY: The holiday season is a fun and joyous time, but it can also pose a variety of potential dangers for your aging loved one.
Read MoreAphasia after a Stroke
Senior Care in Smithtown NY: Aphasia affects approximately ¼ of all stroke survivors. It is caused by damage to the brain and results in the loss of ability to understand or express speech.
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Senior Feel More Confident with Mobility as They Deal with PD?
Elder Care in Islip NY: If you are like many people you think nothing of standing up and walking across the room to get something that you need, going up and down the stairs, or bending over to pick something up.
Read MoreCaregiver-Services Offered by In-Home Care Providers
Caregiver in Dix Hills NY: If you, as a primary family care provider, find there is not enough of you to go around and that there are no friends or family to pick up the slack, it’s time to consider obtaining the aid of an in-home care provider.
Read MoreWhat Can You Do with a Loved One’s Wallet if She Has Dementia?
Elderly Care in Bay Shore NY: If your elderly loved one has dementia, you may not want her to have all of the items that she used to have in her wallet. But taking her wallet away can cause problems, too. Here are some ideas.
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