CARES Dementia Specialist (C.D.S) Certified
Right at Home of Southern Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that their director of operations, Kristin Smith, recently passed the exam to become a CARES Dementia Specialist (C.D.S).
Smith is 1 of 2 people in the state of Pennsylvania and 1 of about 250 people worldwide that holds this credential. Family members of clients can feel reassured that their loved one’s care is being overseen by someone who is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association as a dementia specialist. She is also now a Certified DACE Coach.
FREE Virtual Dementia Tour® and DACE Training
All Right at Home caregivers are dementia trained, and Smith provides FREE Dementia training through the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®) to Caregivers, Local Facilities & Elderly Communities. Caregivers will also go through one on one DACE training with Smith to evaluate on whether they are doing person centered care.
Welcome! I am Keith Zimmerman (pictured top, middle), owner of Right at Home of Southern Pennsylvania (York County & East Cumberland). My office offers senior care services in the comfort and familiarity of wherever you and your loved one call home. My team and I tailor our care to your unique situation through a Custom Care Plan. Individualized elder care programs change as our clients' needs change. From companionship and help around the house to 24/7 care, we are with you every step of the way.
Elder Care Services in York County & East Cumberland, PA:
In-home care services fall into several categories, including services for those with Special Care Situations caused by numerous medical conditions. We have put together some helpful Care Scenarios to give you an idea of our differing levels of care. If you're looking for more specific information, please contact us at (717)-757-7148.
*We are serving Southern Pennsylvania from our main, licensed office in York at 2550 Kingston Road, York, Pennsylvania. Our two other satellite offices in Hanover and Lancaster are not separately licensed.*
We operate according to the state standards and are dedicated to improving the quality of care you or your loved one receives. We also advocate for senior service programs such as Veteran Affairs (VA), Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, Medicare Home Health and Long Term Care Insurance Assistance in Pennsylvania.
Our Caregivers and Custom Care Plan
To ensure quality care and customer service, we have implemented leading edge technology services at no charge to you. These include clock in and clock out telephony calls for confirming that the aides fulfill their shifts; a "Family Room" web portal that allows family members to check on schedules, bills, calendars and the shift details of aides from any computer or mobile devices with an internet connection.
Everything we do stems from our mission: "To improve the quality of life for those we serve." To us, our mission is more than words – it is a goal we strive to achieve each day. It is the way we deliver world-class care to our clients. Our mission guides how we run our business and how we treat our caregivers. Our mission is ambitious, and it takes a team filled with the RightPeople to live out that mission each and every day.
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