Home Care Staff
At Home Caregivers Give Seniors What They Want
There truly is no place like home, and the majority of adults age 65 and over, 90% per a study from AARP, desire to age in place in their own homes as they age. But how does that have an impact on senior independence?
Although the desire to remain living at home as opposed to moving to a nursing home is quite common, it can pose many difficulties for seniors who are in need of assistance with daily tasks such as driving, fixing meals, showering, walking, etc. The encouraging news is that senior home care in Walnut Creek, like those offered by Hired Hands Homecare, are structured to support senior independence and enhance wellbeing and confidence both inside and outside the home.
At Hired Hands Homecare, we offer expert senior care services that support seniors throughout the … Read More »
Happy Birthday Hired Hands Homecare!
From our humble beginnings in Mill Valley, to our current four offices, working with hundreds of amazing people every week,
Over the last 24 years Hired Hands Homecare has touched the lives of many…
Our utterly amazing and dedicated Caregivers,
Our precious Clients and their Families,
Our outstanding Internal Management Team / Family,
& Our all of our trusted Community Partners.
It is our utmost honor & privilege! THANK YOU for an amazing journey… and here’s to another 24 more!
With Love,
Lynn, Erin & Mark Winter
2 Acronyms You Should Know When Considering Hiring At Home Caregivers
Hand it to the health care industry to come up with yet another couple of acronyms to add to their extensive list – ADLs and IADLs. These are prevalent terms in the healthcare field used to describe the routine self-care activities that an individual engages in on a regular basis to stay independent and healthy. It is also common for these acronyms to appear in conversations if you are looking for in-home care options for an older person, or if you are researching the cost of long-term senior care for yourself or someone you know.
Exploring Tri Valley Home Care Services Instead of a Nursing Home
“I never want to live in a nursing home.”
If you’re the child of an elderly parent, you’ve probably listened to your loved one speak those words or a similar sentiment signifying your parent’s wish to continue to age at home instead of moving to a long-term care facility. Truthfully, the majority of seniors want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible – for a variety of reasons. Home is the place they’ve lovingly created, so it’s where they feel the most comfortable. Living at home also brings meaning and purpose to one’s life. Something as simple as looking at one’s belongings, reading the mail, or relaxing on the porch are more meaningful in one’s own home than in a long-term care facility because it is the home that creates the framework of one’s life. … Read More »
What Would We Do Without Espy?
“Espy” has been a caregiver for over 25 years! She became a caregiver after retiring from her career as a school principal in the Philippines. Espy loves working with many of our hospice clients. She is dedicated to helping clients move “to the other side” as she calls it. She devotes herself to making those last moments comfortable and meaningful for the whole family.
A recent client said that she relies heavily on Espy to guide her through the difficult moments when no one else is around.
Espy’s focus is on the quality of life, however that may show up. She recently was able to help a hospice client make a short outing to take in some of her favorite old sites. The trust Espy built helped this client accept help from other caregivers so she was able to remain in her … Read More »
Cat Brings the Laughter… and Wisdom!
Cat has been working for Hired Hands for 8 years. Being a veteran caregiver, she frequently takes on some of our higher acuity and more challenging clients. “I love to tell stories to make my clients laugh. Laughter is such an effective way to redirect a client who is struggling with memory issues.”
“I was a Navy Corpsman where I received fantastic training. Afterwards I worked for years as an RN in the prison system. That experience was challenging. I worked under conditions that simply would not occur in a mainstream hospital setting. I learned so much.” Cat enjoys the opportunity to work one on one with her clients. That is the big difference from her nursing days.
Cat is an avid gardener and loves eating the fruits of her labor.
“The best complement I’ve received from Hired Hands was once when I … Read More »
Lacey Makes a Difference!
Lacey has been a caregiver for 2½ years. Prior to working with seniors, she was a Nanny, working with small children. She earned her CNA and is currently working toward becoming a Registered Nurse.
“I became a caregiver because I love to interact with others, especially when they need help.” As we know mental attitude can be fundamental to a senior’s well being. You can tell that this is key in Lacey’s mind by the care she gives everyday. “What I like most about being a caregiver is being able to brighten up someone’s day, keeping them positive.”
“It really makes me feel like I am making a difference when my client says, ‘I appreciate you and everything you do for me!’”
And we appreciate you, Lacey, for making that difference for your clients! Thank you! ! !
Many Thanks to Estefania!
Estefania began working with Hired Hands in April of 2014 after earning her CNA certificate at Santa Rosa Junior Collage. She has worked with a number of clients ranging in several different levels of care.
“It’s very rewarding, working with seniors. Sometimes a simple gesture is all it takes to make a difference in someone’s day! Simple things that we take for granted can be really challenging for seniors to do for themselves. It makes me so happy and grateful for what I can do to help.”
“I had been working with client for about a year when I began to notice a decline in her condition. Then I began to notice other differences and she was becoming more withdrawn. I notified the office and they worked with the family to increase her care. Shortly after, she got pneumonia, we … Read More »
Celebrating Diversity and our Neighbors in Mexico
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Today is a day of festivity, of celebration, of color and of magic. Hired Hands Homecare is truly honored to work so closely with many, many members of the Latino Community, who make such a critically significant and important impact on the lives of the families we work with. While most of us honor and observe this day as a light and festive holiday, we recognize the immense importance of this day to the nation, history and culture of all Latinos. We can only hope that those in Washington, and across the country, can possibly re-evaluate the value and importance of our great neighbors to the south.
In the name of familia, of history and of independence, and honor… a happy Cinco de Mayo to all!
Sincerely,
The Hired Hands Homecare Family
What it’s All About…
The Holidays can be an especially difficult time for families. It is also a time that our Team can band together, and do some of our most important work. Below is a letter we just received, that truly honors the importance of not only What we do, but How we go upon it.
December 7, 2016
Staff at Hired Hands Homecare
10 Commercial BLVD, Ste 102
Novato, CA 94949
Dear Friends at Hired Hands,
Thank you so much for honoring the life of Rody with the planting of a tree in his name. That is a lovely way to be remembered, and will be appreciated by our family.
Each day I think of the fine people who were involved in Rody’s care. I think of the consistent and constant arrivals with a smile and a good morning … Read More »
