Massachusetts is anticipating a COVID-19 surge that coincides with the time of year our aging parents and other seniors find most challenging, especially if they live alone. As colder weather arrives, the combined impact of wintry conditions and the pandemic will leave seniors cooped up more than ever, creating new challenges for maintaining their well-being […]
Families seeking the best care options for an elder dealing with challenges and complexities can find the search for the right situation frustrating, especially when on a quest to preserve a high quality of life for a loved one who deserves more than check-the-box services in the twilight of a long and rich journey. When […]
Linda, a longtime Homecare Choices client, has simple needs. A caregiver picks her up twice a week, takes her to dialysis, brings her home, makes lunch, and stays for a few hours to provide assistance and companionship. Helping her out of bed and doing shopping when needed are among the caregiving tasks, which tend to focus on transporting […]
Andrew provided in-home care to Carl for a short period before his death, but the bond was instant and the kindness offered by Andrew proved especially valuable amid difficult circumstances. Carl’s daughter Susan knew that her father needed a caregiver’s assistance. His health was delicate and she was concerned about the worsening dynamics between Carl […]
The caregivers of Homecare Choices and Care… From the Heart, which joined forces in January, highlight the same powerful factor when asked about job satisfaction—“just knowing at the end of every day that you’ve made a difference for someone,” as Marilyn puts it. “Seeing a client’s quality of life improve because you’re there with them […]
Alexander Stewart at Gettysburg “If they told me today, ‘Phil doesn’t need you,’ I would still go and see Phil,” says Bonnie Shamey, a caregiver for Homecare Choices. Her statement speaks to the close relationships formed by caregivers and clients, as well as highlighting the big-picture benefit of Homecare Choices’ in-home senior care on Cape […]
After Patricia had a stroke, her son Bob was determined to find a way to maintain her quality of life—and keep her at home. Bob lives in Sagamore Beach, Mass., and his mother had a house down the street. Before she could be discharged from a rehab facility in Braintree following the stroke, Bob had […]
