Thursday, November 13, 2008

Stress and the Caregiver


How does the responsibility of Caregiving affect your relationship with others ?

I would like to introduce Home Companion Services as well as myself to this Site to discuss situations and insight that may arise with caregivers and their loved ones.

I'm Gina, and I work at HCS. I have been given the opportunity to share my knowledge of Caregiving as well as give you information on Homecare for the people who have been faced with the challenge of taking care of a loved one.

These concerns are important to me since I have experienced them first hand 4 years ago. I have dealt with many circumstances and situations that arise amongst family members and the journey you take together or apart from others.







Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Welcome to the Home Companion Services Blog!

Home Companion Services is an agency of dedicated professionals who carefully place Companions who match your loved ones needs, whether it be:
Safety oversight to enable them to stay within their familiar surroundings
Transportation to get them into the community they can no longer drive to,
Meal Preparation and light housekeeping
Respite Care for Care Givers
Medication reminders
Companion for social gatherings
Assistance with personal hygiene
Listening ear and conversation
HCS would be able to provide these types of services and more. Please visit our Home Page for more information on the Services we could provide for your loved ones.

POLL: Do you know the difference between Companions and Home Health Aides?

 

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