by Jennifer Benjamin | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Geriatric Depression and Risks for Suicide “A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams”, John Barrymore. Elder Care, Long Island, NY Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults age 65 and over. Feelings of sadness and...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Sep 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it”, Tennessee Williams. This quote has never been truer. People are living longer thanks to advances in medicine and technology however, the human body does not always allow the person to live longer...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Aug 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Introducing the topic of help at home to aging parents can be challenging for adult children. Many older adults find the idea of having a stranger coming into their home to be very distressing. There are many reasons why older adults are apprehensive including the...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Aug 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you or someone you know is a caretaker to aging parents, you are probably well-aware of the worries and concerns that come along with that responsibility. It can have a snowball effect. One accident, mishap, or slip can lead to a slew of new problems and issues...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sundown Syndrome is a phenomenon that causes a person with dementia to become anxious, agitated, restless, and moody in the late afternoon or early evening when the sun starts to go down. It can also cause hallucinations and delusions that are frightening and...
by Jennifer Benjamin | Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Jennifer Benjamin and Alice Bonora, founders of Family First Home Companions, were featured in Long Island Newsday’s Winners Colunn and have been named the 2020 Health Care Honorees by the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center. They will be honored...
