Non-Senior Care
Before Mandy was born, Joe and Lois knew they had a special child with special needs. Mandy was diagnosed with Down Syndrome while Lois was still pregnant. But Mandy's condition has never affected her determined spirit and keen sense of independence. As she entered her twenties, it was this independence that allowed Joe and Lois to help their daughter to move into her own apartment a few blocks away. Mandy's parents knew that she needed a little more supervision and assistance than a typical young adult. They also knew that Mandy would become defiant if she felt her parents were checking on her too often. That's why Joe and Lois introduced Mandy to Erica.
Erica is a Right at Home caregiver that stops by Mandy's apartment to make sure that she doesn't need anything and that things are going well. Mandy loves Erica's visits. The two of them visit for a couple of hours every few days while Erica helps Mandy with things around the house or takes her shopping. The whole experience has strengthened the relationship between Mandy and her parents, as well.
Right at Home provides numerous companionship and homemaking services to Mandy, including:
- Safety supervision
- Companionship
- Helping with hobbies and crafts
- Reading aloud from books, newspapers and magazines
- Transportation
- Bringing in newspaper/mail
- Playing cards/games
- Grocery shopping
- Light housekeeping
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Right at Home's service couldn't be any better. They know what is needed and do it efficiently. Their performance is excellent, and they cover everything they do. The Right at Home care giving team does not just sit around - they look for things to do, and are quite smart. The caregivers are great companions, and I would gladly recommend Right at Home to a friend.
Larry L.