Quality Home Health Care Services
Providing compassionate care in the comfort of your home in the Westfield, MA area and surrounding hill towns.
Providing compassionate care in the comfort of your home in the Westfield, MA area and surrounding hill towns.
At Aging At Home Care, our mission is to provide compassionate and personalized home health care services to our clients. We strive to improve the quality of life for those we serve, while prioritizing their safety and well-being.
Bethany Corbett started the company in 2009 from her dream of creating a homecare company that was different. Her mission was to enable elders to remain at home for as long as possible because that is where they thrive the best.
Tammy Clarke, R.N., has been with the company from the start. She provides training and guidance for the staff responsible for nursing visits. As an active nurse in the field, you'll often find her making client visits herself.
As the HR Coordinator at Aging at Home, William (Bill) Corbett has been managing teams and staff for over 25 years. Over the past 8 years, he specialized in managing independent senior living facilities in Boston, Kentucky, Nebraska and Connecticut, and is a host of one of New England's most popular Senior Living podcast.
Housekeeping (vacuuming, mopping, laundry, dishes, etc.)
Errands (grocery shopping, pharmacy, etc.)
Assisting with reading and writing tasks (opening/reading mail, writing checks, letters, etc.; reading newspaper/books; assisting with bill paying; and much, much, more
Playing cards and other games; going to the park or for a walk, etc.
Putting away/taking out seasonal items
Heavy cleaning (basements, spare rooms, etc.)
Assist with waking/morning care
Bathing (bed bath, sponge bath, shower)
Dressing
Grooming (shaving, oral/denture care, hair care, foot care, etc.)
Assist with bedtime/pm care
Medication Fills
Wellness Checks (blood pressure, pulse, lung sounds, etc.)
Teaching
Injections (Vit B12, insulin) and simple dressing changes (non-Medicare)
In-home Assessments
Completion of Care Plan
Arranging Necessary Appointments
Overall Management of Elder’s Care
Allows elders with chronic health conditions to live independently and can eliminate unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital admissions. It is also a great service for those long-distance caregivers as it can be difficult and stressful to care for Mom and Dad from another state. You will have the peace of mind knowing they are being cared for by a reliable company like Aging At Home.
We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions:
Our employees are filled with compassion and considered the best in the field. If you think this describes you, we invite you to apply and if you're a good match, we'd love for you to join our team. Click this link to apply online application for employment. Thank you!
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Always focus on the benefits of your proposed solution. For instance, if you see assisted living as the answer, emphasize the variety of social and recreational activities that these communities offer.
Remember, caregiving is a large responsibility, one that you shouldn’t have to take on alone. If you have siblings, schedule a family meeting to talk about your concerns or ask them to talk to Mom and Dad. Just make sure that you see eye to eye on the important issues. Instead, empower your loved one by making them a part of every decision-making process. Validate their emotions and show them that you value their opinions.
Consider scheduling a family meeting that includes a close friend or neighbor. Sometimes it can be easier to hear the truth from someone outside of the family.
If all else fails, contact your parents’ doctor and let them know about your concern for your parents’ well-being. In the end, a medical professional may be the one person whose advice your parents will heed.
If your parents are still bound and determined to stay in their four-bedroom house or to keep driving, calmly let them know about the possible consequences of their actions. Don’t frame things in punitive terms or talk to them like they’re children. Instead, remind them that their actions extend beyond the family. “Mom, I love you and want you to be independent, but I also don’t want that independence to come at the cost of hurting someone because of a car accident you cause" can be a potent wake-up call.
Ultimately, there may be nothing you can do to change a parent's mind. Remember, your parents are grown adults who have the right to make their own decisions, and sometimes the best thing you can do is to honor their wishes.
When approaching your loved one, listen not only to what they are saying but also to what they may not be saying. For example, they may be afraid to move to assisted living because they are worried about making friends. They may be resisting visiting the physician because they fear what their doctor may say about their condition. Many times, fear or anxiety is the underlying culprit of their behavior.
It is difficult to watch your loved one face challenges caused by aging, especially if they are not receptive to help. However, you can only do so much convincing and pleading to change their minds or get them to explore new options. Work with your own counselor or support group to accept the situation for what it is and know what you cannot change (and what you can).
Your parents are still your parents, and it can feel jarring to them and to you if you begin treating them like the child in the relationship. Remember that your parents are adults and they deserve to be treated as such. During your conversations, focus on empowering them and giving them plenty of choices and input into every decision.
We love our clients and their families, so feel free to call us or email us to set up an appointment to come in and allow us to meet you. You'll find us at 71 Court Street in Westfield, MA. Or call us (413) 485-7171.
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