Sonoma Elder Care
To Care for the Heart, Caregivers Need to Care for the Whole
When a loved-one experiences a heart attack or stroke, it seems logical to focus on a laundry list of steps that can be taken to ensure that the damaged heart heals and the person’s lifestyle choices that contributed to the heart attack are changed. Hired Hands Homecare receives calls from families throughout California, from Marin to Sonoma, requesting, as part of their in-home care, lists of actionable items – to-do lists for care and heart health. In a situation fraught with chaos, lists give caregivers a sense of control. They are the instruction manual for the caregivers’ new reality, helping them know what they should do to encourage healing and keep another heart attack from happening.
That information is available, and when combined with Hired Hands’ in-home care services, makes a tremendous difference in a patient’s outcome. However, there is another … Read More »
A Nursing Home May NOT Be Best for Your Senior Loved One. Check Out These Alternatives!
Most seniors wholeheartedly agree: there’s no place like home as they age, and the thought of a potential need to move into a nursing home is a frightening one. But for concerned family members who notice a decline in their senior loved ones’ health, mobility, and abilities to perform the daily tasks of living, a nursing home or assisted living facility may seem inevitable in order for them to receive the senior care services they need.
Hired Hands Homecare, however, wants to offer some hope and encouragement to seniors and their families, through the option of professional in-home care. With varying levels of care, many seniors are able to remain safe and independent in the comfort of home throughout the process of aging. Here are four types of care that can be provided right at home:
Private Duty Home Care: Private duty home … Read More »
Di Anna is an Outstanding Sonoma Caregiver!
Hired Hands Homecare Sonoma is proud to announce that Di Anna H is our Caregiver of the Month for March 2015! We are honored to have had the joy of working with Di Anna since 2007! Di Anna is organized, thorough in her reporting and never fails to keep her scheduling commitments. Thank you, Di Anna, for your dedication to excellence!
Recently, some of the families that we work with commented that:
“I am very happy with everyone there, especially with Di Anna. Di Anna has kept herself available for fill-ins these past few weeks and has helped us keep schedule continuity for June, which is extremely important to our family.”
“Laura reports that her family ‘just loves’ Di Anna!”
“Mrs. C gives a resounding applause for Di Anna, saying she is a ‘perfect caregiver’!!!”
“I called Renee to ask how she thought things were going and she said everything is … Read More »
“Estefania is a GEM!”
Thank You Estefania!Caregiver of the MonthJan. 2015
Our latest Caregiver Extraordinaire is Estefania H!
Estefania has worked for Hired Hands Homecare now for about a year, and has been particularly helpful about accepting challenging cases on short notice. Thank you Estefania for your dedication and your ‘can-do’ attitude!! Recently, some of her clients said the following:
Advance Care Planning & The Conversation
April 16, 2014 was National Healthcare Decisions Day and I was fortunate enough to take part in an amazing event at the Kaiser Center in Oakland. In collaboration with several passionate volunteers and exhibitors from local hospices and healthcare industries, we broke down some of the stigmas and got to talking. Hundreds of people from all walks of life attended; many, sitting down to have The Conversation and complete their Advanced Healthcare Directive.
In our culture, it is taboo to discuss death; it is unsavory to discuss medical care; it is uncomfortable to talk with your friends and family about your wishes should you not be able to speak or act for yourself. But, it is a conversation that has the power to assure that all are put at ease should a serious illness or injury occur. Why aren’t we having … Read More »
“Les is a HUGE help.”
Much Thanks Les! Sonoma Caregiver of the Month April 2014
Our latest ROCKSTAR is Les Peterson! Les has worked for Hired Hands since April of 2013, and has been known to go above and beyond in his commitment to the clients he serves. Les always has a smile on his face and has a knack for bringing folks out of their shells!
“During our conversation, Mrs. Brown told me Les was great and that he is welcome anytime!”
“John’s family loves Les and feels he is providing excellent care.”
“Nancy told me Les has been a HUGE help to her and her family and she has ‘no complaints whatsoever.’”
“Ethel and Jim just love Les! Rick could not say enough good things about him!”
Les, we very much thank you for the great positive effect you have with our clients and their families!
“Audrey is amazing.”
Congrats Audrey!Caregiver of the Month – February 2014Hired Hands Homecare – Sonoma
Hired Hands Homecare – Sonoma is proud to announce Audrey F. as their Caregiver of the Month for February 2014!
We have had the pleasure of working with Audrey since 2011. Below are just a few comments from the seniors she cares for, and their families:
“Carol told me that Audrey is AMAZING and that she was very pleased with her work!”
“During our home visit, Mrs. McC. told us that Audrey has been wonderful! She and Audrey were just about to take a walk to the pool and enjoy the sunshine when we arrived.”
“Gwen said that everything went fine with Audrey. ‘She’s very sweet, and we spent most of the time visiting. If my friend wasn’t paying for it, I don’t know if I would be getting the help, … Read More »
Many, Many Thank Yous!
As many of you know, we have the honor of working with many amazing people of Philippine descent on a regular basis. We hope and pray for their families well-being after the devastating typhoon. In hopes of helping, we have connected with an intricate network who are providing much needed resources where they are needed most. We are amazed and overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity in their donations thus far, and wanted everyone to know that every item is truly being put to good use. Below is a bit if recent dialog in regards to the needs, and the help that we together are contributing.
Dear Lynn,
You are an angel! Thank you so much for your support, and your unending generosity and kindness.
My best,
Dulce
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Dear Friends,
I just got back from a trip last … Read More »
“Debbie is perfectly suited…”
Hired Hands Homecare – Santa Rosa is proud to award Debra M. our Caregiver of the Month for January 2014! Recently, we made a surprise home visit during her shift with Gloria B. to present her award. Debra has worked for us since February of 2012. She is a natural leader and creates a special bond with the clients she cares for. Some recent comments about Debra, and the care she provides:
“Karen said that Debra was very pleasant and she feels Debra will be a great match for her parents.”
“You couldn’t have sent over a more perfect person to help Judy! I was amazed at how much she had gotten done in the short time that she’s been there. Debbie is a wonderful caregiver and is perfectly suited for helping Judy!”
“Thanks for sending such great caregivers! Debbie went … Read More »
“Joanna is really on it!”
Our latest Employee of the Month is Joanna B! Joanna is a highly skilled caregiver who began working for us in April of 2013. She is calm, focused and proactive; a natural leader! Joanna has been our ‘go-to’ caregiver for challenging 24 hour live-in cases.
“I called Mrs. Green to check in and find out how Joanna has been working out. She told me Joanna has been great and that she has been doing an excellent job!”
“During our conversation, Jim told me, ‘Joanna is really on it! She is caring, proactive and works really well with Mom.’”
“Lynn told me her mother-in-law thought all of her caregivers so far have been great, but that Joanna was her favorite and made her feel the most safe and comfortable.”
Joanna – thanks so much for all you do!
The Hired Hands Team
