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Meet the Central Long Island Office

More than 90% of seniors want to age in their own home with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting. At Senior Helpers Central Long Island we believe getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. David Canfield opened the Senior Helpers Central Long Island office in 2009 because of his passion for helping others and his interest in the growing need for in-home care services. David is committed to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in the Central Long Island community.

We take in-home care very seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible. Over the past 10 years we have built an exceptional team of care professionals, each committed to remaining at the forefront of the in-home care industry through our proprietary ongoing training and education programs.

Our History

Our History

Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 by Tony Bonacuse with the help of Peter Ross after their firsthand experience in caring for their respective family members. Tony and Peter identified a need that was not being filled properly by the other companies. They realized most seniors would prefer to age in their own home rather than move into an unfamiliar institution. Unfortunately, the options available to most seniors were very limited. Most seniors did not have access to well-trained, dependable and affordable in-home care. This was the mission-driven spark that started Senior Helpers.

The first office opened in Baltimore and quickly developed a reputation for delivering excellent in-home senior care with their well-trained staff of professional caregivers. Based on the success of the Baltimore location, the company began to expand. Over the past 13 years, the Senior Helpers family has grown to include a network of more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises across the United States.

Senior Helpers Central Long Island was proud to join the system in 2009. Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and affordable in-home care with well-trained caregivers. Nothing is more important to us than being the best available resource for seniors and families in our community. 

We have been lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community over the years, and we are committed to continuing to provide uncompromising levels of care to all our families.

Our process

Our process

The first step in the process is a complimentary, initial in-home care assessment with a Senior Helpers consultant. This assessment can help you understand the true needs of your loved one and your options. Together we can discuss their needs, review our senior care services and determine what’s best for your entire family.

We will cover:

  • Your family's specific goals
  • Your loved one's daily plan design and schedule
  • Pricing and payment methods
  •  Implementation process
  • Ongoing communication and follow-up plan

Meet the Central Long Island Team

David Canfield, Esq.

David Canfield, Esq.

Owner
Carla Wdwoski

Carla Wdwoski

Bookkeeper
Brette Passaretti

Brette Passaretti

Director Human Resources
Melanie Shulman, MBA, CSA

Melanie Shulman, MBA, CSA

Director of Operations & Client Services
Takema Williams

Takema Williams

Scheduling Coordinator
Paula Walsh

Paula Walsh

Scheduling Coordinator
Raquel Taylor

Raquel Taylor

Administrative Coordinator
Laura Giunta, CSA

Laura Giunta, CSA

Community Relations Coordinator
Lynn Iseppon

Lynn Iseppon

Community Relations Coordinator
Debra Carroll, RN

Debra Carroll, RN

Training & Development Coordinator

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers Central Long Island provides a full range of senior home care services for you or your loved one — from companionship and housework help to more complex care services, including disease management, Live-In and 24-hour care services.

Senior Helpers Central Long Island serves the cities and towns of:

  • Elmont
  • Franklin Square
  • Great Neck
  • New Hyde Park
  • Mineola
  • Albertson
  • Carle Place
  • Garden City
  • Hempstead
  • Uniondale
  • East Meadow
  • Westbury
  • Williston Park
  • Levittown
  • Hicksville
  • North Babylon
  • West Babylon
  • Bay Shore
  • Brentwood
  • Brightwaters
  • Commack
  • Deer Park
  • East Islip
  • East Northport
  • Huntington Station
  • Islip
  • Lindenhurst
  • Ocean Beach
  • West Islip
  • Wyandanch
  • Freeport
  • Merrick
  • Roosevelt
  • Amityville
  • Bellmore
  • Bethpage
  • Copiague
  • Farmingdale
  • Massapequa
  • Massapequa Park
  • Seaford
  • Wantagh
  • Old Bethpage
  • Manhasset
  • Port Washington
  • Glen Cove
  • Glen Head
  • Greenvale
  • Locust Valley
  • Old Westbury
  • Roslyn
  • Roslyn Heights
  • Sea Cliff
  • Bayville
  • Centerport
  • Cold Spring Harbor
  • East Norwich
  • Greenlawn
  • Huntington
  • Melville
  • Jericho
  • Mill Neck
  • Oyster Bay
  • Syosset
  • Woodbury
  • Plainview
  • Inwood
  • Atlantic Beach
  • Baldwin
  • Cedarhurst
  • East Rockaway
  • West Hempstead
  • Hewlett
  • Island Park
  • Lawrence
  • Long Beach
  • Lynbrook
  • Malverne
  • Rockville Centre
  • Oceanside
  • Valley Stream
  • Woodmere