Right at Home Announces 2008 RightCare Award Winner

Local Caregiver Deemed “Angel of Mercy” in Michigan Community

Omaha, Nebraska (October 22, 2008) – Today, Right at Home, a leading national provider of in-home companion and personal care to seniors and others, announced it has chosen caregiver, Ella Andrews of Right at Home in Oakland County, Michigan as the2008 RightCare Award winner for exemplifying the company’s mission to improve the quality of life of those they serve. Allen Hager, founder and president of Right at Home, presented Andrews with a check for $5,000 as a reward for her outstanding skills and performance as a caregiver at the company’s annual convention this week in Omaha, Nebraska.  

“It is evident from the numerous client testimonials that we received that Ella is a passionate, dedicated caregiver committed to improving the lives of others,” said Hager. “Time and time again, Ella’s clients have raved about her abilities and skills, setting the standard for what all caregivers should strive for and achieve in their daily interactions. We are honored to present Ella with this deserving award.”

More than 82 nominations from 50 offices were submitted for the 2008 RightCare Award. A committee of judges from Family Caregiver Alliance and the National Family Caregivers Association selected a total of 10 semifinalists. Brian Petranick, chief operating officer of Right at Home, and Hager evaluated finalists for the award on the basis of several criteria, including: demonstration of empathy and compassion toward those receiving care, encouragement of growth and development of care giving recipients, performing caring duties, ongoing participation in education programs, and possessing knowledge of the caregiving field.

“Right at Home is truly blessed with an outstanding group of caregivers. It was certainly a challenge to narrow down the winners, especially when so many seen were deserving of the award,” said Eboni Green of the National Family Caregivers Association.

Jeff and Robert Welsh, owners of Right at Home in Oakland County Michigan, hired Andrews in July 2004. Today, the owners could not be more proud of her achievements and the notoriety that she has received.

“Ella possesses a powerful desire to raise the quality of life for each of our clients by giving them a purpose when some may have lost all hope,” said Jeff. “She is truly a kindhearted, patient, spirited, gentle and skilled caregiver who has always strived to not only meet, but exceed the aspirations of her clients. We are thrilled to have her on our team.”

Right at Home offers a variety of highly personalized and flexible in-home care services at reasonable rates for as little as a few hours per week to as much as 24-hours a day. Services include light housework, meal preparation, medication reminders, shopping and errands, laundry, local transportation, companionship, bathing, and more.

About Right at Home
Right at Home offers in-home companion and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Select offices provide light skilled nursing as well. Right at Home directly employs all caregiving staff, each of whom are thoroughly screened, trained, bonded and insured prior to entering a client’s home. All ongoing care is monitored and supervised by local independent franchisees. Right at Home’s national office is based in Omaha, Nebraska with 150 franchise offices throughout the United States. For more information on Right at Home, visit the company’s website at www.rightathome.net. To sign up for Right at Home’s free adult caregiving eNewsletter, Caring Right at Home, please go to www.caringnews.com.