About Us
Family owned and operated since 2005, Family First Home Companions has been providing quality, personalized in-home care to the Long Island older adult community. Mother and daughter team, Alice Bonora and Jennifer Benjamin started Family First out of the desire to help seniors lead healthy, independent lives by assisting them with their day to day activities.
Families choose Family First because we give each client the personalized attention they deserve and the time to plan their weekly care and appoint compatible caregivers. Our personal and professional experience has given us extensive knowledge of the needs of older adults and how to best meet them.
Our seniors have lived a lifetime and have experienced the Great Depression, World War II, the incredible advancements of technology, the building and transformation of our communities and the wisdom that comes along with living and enduring through decades of change and growth. We have a deep respect for the elderly and an appreciation for their wishes to stay at home for as long as possible. We also support family caregivers in their efforts to help their aging loved ones while balancing work, families of their own, and other obligations. And we understand that at the end of the day it’s all about family.
Jennifer Benjamin
Jennifer Benjamin has a Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology, a Masters degree in Business Administration and a graduate Certificate in Geriatric Care Management. With a background in human resources and business management she helped to build a company that is founded on professionalism, integrity, compassion and know-how. Because family always comes first, Jennifer saw a way to help families achieve peace of mind through professional in-home care so that they can go on doing what matters most; being family.
Jennifer has specialized training in Alzheimer’s disease through the Long Island Alzheimer’s Association and the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. She volunteers her time each week by providing cognitive stimulation to an Alzheimer’s patient group through the Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center of Long Island. Jennifer also developed the ‘Brain Health Plan’ which is a specialized home care service plan devoted to individuals afflicted with dementia. The Brain Health Plan provides focused and mentally stimulating exercises designed to enhance dementia care.
Jennifer educates the community about elder care and speaks to caregiver support groups, senior centers, and at professional organizations. Topics include home safety, effective strategies for family caregiving, elder care planning, and awareness about elder abuse. With a combination of professional and personal experience, Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping seniors to age with grace and dignity at home while giving their families peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are being well cared for.