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HOME CARE ASSISTANCE CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD AGES
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ome Care Assistance works with the guiding principle that healthspan is as important as lifespan. It provides older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. The caliber of its caregivers, the responsiveness of its staff and its expertise in home care are just a few of the factors that distinguish Home Care Assistance and its services. “We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults,” says Lutgarda Mariano, Director and Owner of Home Care Assistance Victoria. Home Care Assistance specializes in personal in-home care, from daily visits to the home to round-the-clock care, to help seniors live well at home. Its services also include post-hospitalization recovery, whether transitioning directly to home after hospitalization or through a rehabilitation or medical-care facility. INNOVATIVE CARE METHODS Every Home Care Assistance caregiver is trained in the Balanced Care Method™, which focuses on both longevity and quality of life. By emphasizing healthy
“Our caregivers are the heart and soul of our company. We spend a significant amount of time recruiting, screening and training the best caregivers in the industry…” nutrition, physical activity and mental stimulation, along with a purposeful and calm lifestyle, the Balanced Care Method™ promotes overall health and the greatest independence for seniors. In addition, Home Care Assistance has pioneered the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ by building on research that shows mental stimulation is associated with slower cognitive decline. As part of this innovative approach, Home Care Assistance will be launching its Music & Memory® program, utilizing the powerful benefits of personalized music on cognitive function. CONSISTENCY OF CARE Accountability, strong communication and support is at the heart of Home Care Assistance’s personal care service. It has
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been recognized by Home Care Pulse®, an independent quality management agency, as both the Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice for 2017 and 2018. “It is our goal to continue providing the highest caliber of care to our clients through concierge level services, and to ensure their optimal wellbeing and peace of mind to their family members,” Mariano says. “Our administrative team, our case managers and our caregivers all have the same vision that I do. Everyone is working for our client. It’s not just one person, it’s a whole team. It’s really about the clients and what we do for them to ensure they live out the best quality of life possible at home.”
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1133 Fort Street, Victoria, BC 9837 7th Street, Sidney, BC 250-592-4881 homecareassistancevictoria.ca Serving all Greater Victoria communities plus Duncan, Ladysmith and Nanaimo