By Aether Van Dyke
Senior Helpers is Bay County’s premier in-home senior care provider. Offering full range of tailored home care solutions, from general services for those requiring minimal support, to in-depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. Senior Helpers has made it their mission to provide superior in-home care solutions to meet every need.
In-home care is a safe, affordable option for families that provides them with the support they need while allowing their loved ones to say in the comfort of their own homes and communities, preserving their dignity and maintaining a good quality of life.
What makes Senior Helpers truly stand apart from other agencies, is its superior training regime. Senior Helpers’ national training program, ‘Senior Gems’ provides every caretaker with specialized instruction concerning Alzheimer’s and Dementia, two of the most common illnesses facing our elderly today. A lack of knowledge and proper training in these areas can be extremely detrimental so preparation is the key. Regardless of whether or not a caregiver expects to be providing care to a client with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, all are trained to the same exacting standards.
One aspect of home care that is often overlooked is the value of simple companionship. Research has shown that isolation and loneliness are a major problem among aging Americans. In-home caregivers often become trusted friends accompanying their clients on walks and other social activities, they read to them, play cards and games, watch movies and help prepare emails.
“I think caregivers enjoy the one-on-one care they are able to offer our clients,” says Senior Marketing Director, Tracie Johnson. “They’re the one person that their seniors can always depend on. We want to keep them doing things they want to do, helping them stay happy and independent.”
In addition to companion care, Senior Helpers provides personal care services, nutrition and meal planning, medication reminders, transportation assistance, and RESPIT care (relieving a regularly scheduled caregiver). They also offer around-the clock care as needed and are available at short notice.
It is estimated that over 65 million families in the US are currently juggling the daily demands of their own lives – work, home, children – with the needs of an aging relative. Despite the very best of intentions, there are times when families simply cannot cope on their own. Enter Senior Helpers, ready and able to assist the ones we love the most, live longer, better, and happier lives. For further information on their full range of services, please call (850) 215-1793 or visit their website at seniorhelpers.com.
