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.
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...
Tips for Helping Your Parent Cope with IBS When Out of the Home
For those living with IBS, It may seem as though they are always thinking about their symptoms and when and if they will occur. Pain, urgency, bloating, and other symptoms can be uncomfortable and even embarrassing, and your parent may struggle to cope with them,...
Why Is Respite Care Something You Need to Consider?
If you’re not keeping respite care on the front burner as a caregiver, you might want to reconsider. It’s important to your mental and emotional health, but you might still be reluctant to give it a full try. You’re Not a Robot Robots...

