by HomeJoy | Sep 1, 2016 | Educational, Health N Wellness, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
Every time I am in a client’s home I have to talk to them about things they don’t like to talk about. It just happens most people don’t like to talk about having to go to the hospital, or worse, dying. So as I go about creating or reviewing their emergency...
by HomeJoy | Jul 6, 2016 | In-Home Care, Safety N Recovery, Uncategorized
The lady I met yesterday lived in a lake house. She was bruised from a recent fall, and spoke but would get stuck on her words. Her daughter was quick to tell me that she was not suffering from dementia, she just has difficulty getting the words out. A three-wheeled...
by HomeJoy | Jun 23, 2016 | HomeJoy, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
When I walk into a new client’s home it can be easy for me to look around and think… “Same story, different house.” The story goes a little like this. A relatively healthy person gets sick or has an injury. They hold out as long as possible before asking for help....
by HomeJoy | Dec 11, 2015 | Caring N Engagement, Educational, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
I sat with a client and her daughter a short time ago. We talked about plans to allow Care N Assist to provide support services so the daughter could take time for herself. She was apprehensive. She couldn’t make up her mind about the days and times she wanted help....
by HomeJoy | Oct 29, 2015 | HomeJoy, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
A call came into the office today from an assessment group out east. They coordinate screenings for insurance companies and insurance companies. It was apparent who was calling as soon as the thick Bostonian accent rang through. This company asks for one thing when...
by HomeJoy | Apr 16, 2015 | HomeJoy, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
We have the best home care aides in the industry. Of course, I am biased. I know the people who work here. This team has taken the time to get to know our home care aides down to the kind of candy bar they like. We are confident they are able to do the work that our...
