by Jennifer Benjamin | Aug 16, 2019 | Caregiver Assistance, Caregiver in Bay Shore NY, Caregiver in Bayside NY, Caregiver in Garden City NY, Caregiver in Huntington CA, Caregiver in Huntington NY, Caregiver in Islip NY, Caregiver in Long Island NY, Caregiver in Plainview NY, Caregiver in Smithtown NY, Caregiver in West Hempstead NY, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Tips, Caregivers in Bayside NY, Elder Care in East Meadow NY, Elder Care in Huntington NY
Home Care, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY: I often tell new clients and families when we start our home care services that this is a service that is always needed but never wanted. The majority of our clients that start with our services have not utilized a home...
by Jennifer Benjamin | May 29, 2019 | Caregiver in Smithtown NY, Home Care in Smithtown NY, Senior Care in Smithtown NY
Being hospitalized can be an overwhelming ordeal no matter what age we are. Doctors and nurses ask tons of questions, hospital staff are in and out of your room, and you become disconnected from the outside world. Now, imagine if you have short term memory loss and...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Aug 7, 2018 | Caregiver in Smithtown NY, Caregiver Overwhelm, Caregiver Stress, Elder Care in Smithtown NY, Elderly Care in Smithtown NY, Home Care in Smithtown NY, Home Care Services in Smithtown NY, Home Health Care in Smithtown NY, Homecare in Smithtown NY, Senior Care in Smithtown NY
Caregiver in Smithtown, NY: Caring for a loved one in need is a selfless act of kindness, love and loyalty. Most caregivers don’t even label themselves as “caregivers”, but rather just a son, or daughter with a loved one that needs their help. Unfortunately,...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Mar 8, 2018 | Caregiver in Smithtown NY, Elder Care in Smithtown NY, Elderly Care in Smithtown NY, Home Care in Smithtown NY
Routine and predictability are important for elderly adults, particularly those who are dealing with cognitive functioning decline. But even if your parent is not struggling with these challenges, a routine can help them to experience structure and to feel more in...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Feb 13, 2018 | Caregiver Assistance, Caregiver in Smithtown NY, Elder Care in Smithtown NY, Home Health Care in Smithtown NY
Carbon monoxide is an odorless and tasteless gas that is put out by combustible machinery and appliances. If there is a leak from one of the sources, the gas can accumulate in the home and cause carbon monoxide poisoning in the residents. Carbon monoxide poisoning can...
by Jennifer Benjamin | May 4, 2017 | Caregiver in Smithtown NY
Each year throughout the United States approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke. For those who survive the event, the recovery period can be extremely challenging. The care that you give to your elderly loved one can be instrumental in helping them to cope with...
