Right at Home Client Benefits from Companion Care Services

April 11, 2011

Right at Home Client Benefits from Companion Care Services

 With most seniors suffering with serious eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration, seniors suffering from these eye diseases often become isolated or find it quite difficult to remain independent and remain in their own homes. Many find activities of daily living, such as light housekeeping and meal preparation too difficult of a chore. And even other seniors discover that transportation needs -  such as doctor’s appointments, shopping, or driving at night - can become an impossible task to achieve.

Age-related macular degeneration, often called AMD or ARMD, is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older. Because people in this group represent an increasingly larger percentage of the general population, vision loss from macular degeneration is a growing problem for most seniors.

About 1.75 million U.S. residents currently have advanced age-related macular degeneration with associated vision loss, with that number expected to grow to almost 3 million by 2020.*

A person suffering from macular degeneration herself, Mrs. Gladys Shannon of Sacramento knows the difficulties of daily living with eye disease and the limits that it may cause her. Because of her present condition, she employs Right at Home for her companion care needs.

A leading provider of in home care and assistance, Right at Home offers companion and transportation services for many seniors and the disabled throughout the Sacramento and Yolo regions.

“My experience with Right at Home has been very enjoyable,” explained Mrs. Shannon, “All of the Right at Home care giving team have been quite pleasant and kind.”

Mrs. Shannon has especially enjoyed the freedoms and assurance that a Right at Home caregiver provides her with. “Having a caregiver truly helps you remain in your home and maintain your independence.”

“I just love Mrs. Shannon,” beamed Deborah Turner, the Care Supervisor for Right at Home Sacramento, “She is a joy to work with and her caregivers truly enjoy going on outings with her. We are especially proud to be of service to her in any way we can. For instance, we provide her with assistance in shopping since her vision limits her ability to choose certain items that she would want to purchase. Mrs. Shannon has said that we are “her eyes” for shopping – and she is so happy that we are able to be there for her.”

Aside from going on outings, such as lunch or shopping, Mrs. Shannon utilizes Right at Home’s companion care services for getting exercise as well, since she is able go places that encourages walking. “I like being able to get out of the house and run errands,” reasoned Mrs. Shannon, “I would recommend Right at Home to all of my friends that would ever need in home care.”