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Serving Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone & Wayne Counties Summer – Winter 2014
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Spotlight on Seniors Meet George Wilkins, a father of two and husband to Patricia, suffering from severe Alzheimer’s disease. George served 20 years in the Air Force as a Registered Nurse and has now retired in Biloxi with his wife.
KARE-IN-HOME Better care can be more affordable.
Patricia was diagnosed with onset dementia at age 49. Later in 2009, her symptoms progressively worsened, and it’s been a full time caregiving job for George ever since.
Our Services Include:
Assist with Personal Care Bathing, Dressing, Feeding, Toileting
Prepare Meals and Track Nutrition
Provide Relief for Family / Caregiver
Assist with Transfers and Ambulation
Complete Errands / Grocery Shopping
Provide Companionship Remind to Take Medication
Keep House Organized
Assist in Pet Care
Accompany to Appointments
Light Housekeeping
Laundry
Take Out Trash
Change Linens
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Caregiving is exhausting, it demands one’s constant attention. Relief is available, however; that’s where Kare-In-Home Private Duty Nursing provides valuable relief for George. George says, “Christie (the KIHPDN caregiver) comes in and does everything! She helps keep-up the house, feeds Pat, even does laundry! The house can be a little messy when she arrives, yet when she leaves everything is put away.” Equally important is the pleasant conversation George enjoys with Christie. Caregiving is for the caregiver too.
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KIHPDN exceeds the expectations of George and will do so for you. If you need relief in caring for another, call KIHPDN.
For more, please visit us at www.kihpdn.com or call 228-604-4550
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