Jennifer Benjamin, Co-Founder of Family First Home Companions, is a certified dementia practitioner dedicated to helping Long Island seniors stay independent, safe, and supported at home.
Top 6 Reasons for Medication Mismanagement in the Elderly
Senior Care in Islip, NY: According to the Centers for Disease Control, five out of six persons age 65 and older are taking at least one medication and almost half of the elderly population take three or more. According to the department of health and human services,...
Dementia Care: Communication Techniques for Professionals
Elder care in Huntington, NY: Dementia Communication Techniques for Professionals If you are a professional who works with older adults and their families, you have probably encountered challenges in communicating your message to a person afflicted with dementia. ...
Are You a Caregiver for an Elderly Parent?
Caregiver in Bay Shore, NY: Is Your Plate Running Over?An estimated 44 million Americans provide care to someone 50 or older and more than half of them are women. A typical family caregiver is a 46 year old female, has a full time job, kids in school, and spends an...
When Your Elderly Parent Refuses Help
Home Care in Bay Shore: Does your loved one need help at home but refuses to accept it? Are you providing the care yourself and managing a job, your own family, and other obligations? It may be time for an intervention. Many older adults come from a generation that...

