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Senior care service goes beyond transportation and chores.
FOR ELDERS, every day tasks, such as general house maintenance or getting to-and-from doctor’s appointments, can be daunting. It can take away from family time and can be physically and mentally exhausting for themselves and loved ones—this is why Touching Hearts at Home exists. Started in 1996, Touching Hearts at Home is a private home care company, which mainly serves seniors. Many clients have just been discharged from the hospital or are entering hospice care.
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However, it also cares for older adults, seniors, people with medical conditions and/or disabilities and those who simply need a hand. It handles what may be tricky chores to lift a burden off of the client and family, transport clients to appointments or errands and assist in meal prep or other housekeeping tasks. “We take the approach of being the additional support,” says Sam Kaelberer, CEO of Touching Hearts at Home. “This way, the family can focus on being family and not a caretaker.” In addition to the basic household
chores, Touching Hearts at Home is licensed to provide personal care, such as medication administration, which is something a lot of other home-care services are unable to provide. It can also start services on the same day clients get home from the hospital—time is precious, so starting as soon as possible is important. The services it provides goes beyond chores and medication. The staff puts a large emphasis on companionship. Many clients live in isolation and may struggle to leave the house. This is
June 2022
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By Dan Amundson
