Home Care

Greater Medford Visiting Nurse Association Additional Care Private Home Care Services Where Patient Care is First Since Nurse Lucy Rowe first began traveling by bicycle to visit patients in their homes in 1900, Additional Care Private Home Care Services has been providing personalized, quality home health services to our neighbors. Now, over 110 years later, we serve more than 32 communities with a wide variety of services that include: skilled nursing, therapy, home health aide, personal care, companion, medical transportation, transition programs, education and much, much more. Additional Care Private Home Care Services is built on a foundation of patient advocacy, quality, trust, compassion and patient rights. Additional Care Private Home Care Services not only provides quality care through our dedicated staff, but also education, advocacy, and community resources. Our goal is to improve patients’ quality of life to allow them to stay in the comfort and safety of their home. This goal is accomplished by promoting health, preventing disease, providing skilled nursing and other therapeutic services, and offering guidance to individuals and families without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, veterans status or ability to pay. Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming and stressful. Additional Care can help. Accredited by the Home Care Alliance, Additional Care offers a wide variety of services, from Companionship to Private Nursing. Whether you need help 2 hours or 24 hours a day, Additional Care can provide the needed service 365 days a year. Our experienced Elder Care professionals will help design a plan of care specific to your individual needs that may include one or more the following services: Personal Care Companionship Homemaking Transportation Safety Home Program Medical Escort Case Management Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Services Social Work Specialty Programs Learn more about our FREE Senior Elite Program. As a member of this FREE program, if you or a loved one has any questions about your care, simply call our toll free member number 855-GO-GMVNA (855-464-6862) to speak with your Senior Elite Care Manager who will personally assist you. No matter where you are, what hospital, doctor, or facility you may receive services from, whomever you speak with regarding your health care – show them your Senior Elite membership card and tell them you choose Additional Care Private Home Care Services to help manage your health care, which is your right and privilege. Additional Care Private Home Care Services’s Senior Elite Members receive FREE advice on the following resources and services: Complete Care Management Certified Home Health Services (Nursing, Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Social Worker, Home Health Aide) Private Duty Services (Nursing, Therapy, Companion, Personal Care, Homemaking, Shopping, Transportation, Medication Assistance, and Flu Vaccines) Patient Assessment/Evaluation Patient and Caregiver Education Disease Management Wound Care Management & Specialty Services Complete Transitional Care Services From Hospital or Rehab to Home Choosing the Assisted Living, Independent Living, Rest Home, Memory Care, or Nursing Home Facility that’s right for you Choosing a Specialty Physician (Orthopedics, Podiatry, Geriatrics, etc.) Medication Management Diabetes Education Fall Prevention Programs Government Resources (Federal and State) Community Resources (Meals on Wheels, Senior Activities Programs, Councils on Aging, Senior Centers, Family Counseling, Elder Services, Support Groups, Financial Management, and more) Identifying Appropriate Support Groups Choosing the Correct Durable Medical Equipment Selecting an Elder Care Attorney Medicare and Other Insurance Questions Medication Affordability Resources And Much More At Additional Care Private Home Care Services, we go beyond traditional care management by offering complete health care management services to assist patients and families during every step of the patient’s health care journey. Please give us a call for free assessment.

Guardian Angel Senior Services Inc. Guardian Angel Senior Services was founded in September of 2003 based on a dream that we could make a difference in the lives of seniors and go above and beyond the call of duty. A dream to become like family members to our clients, someone they could trust, feel safe with, and can enjoy the company we provide. We truly enjoy being the small Mom and Pop family based company in this area. We are very proud today to have realized many of our goals. We strive to continue our efforts in meeting more seniors, in our local area, to provide the quality care and respect they deserve. We pride ourselves on being too organized, with individualized detailed care plans, on-going training and in-services for employees, staff that is professional and friendly at the same time, and a team that works so well together they are always trying to help when needed. All of our caregivers have had background checks performed and are all bonded, licensed, and insured. We make sure our caregivers have the heart to work in this field as we understand this is more than just a job. We work with people, and we want to touch the lives of our clients, helping them stay as independent as possible for as long as possible in the comforts of their own home. We work with you and your family to create a plan that will meet all of your needs. We keep the number of caregivers you meet to a minimum and create a schedule that remains very consistent so you can get into a comfortable routine very quickly. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to provide home care service with love; to enhance the quality of your living through our attentive yet subtle style of care; to maintain your dignity and independence while serving your needs with honor and integrity. After all, it is your home. Caregiver Information Caregiver Skills Include: Ethics, Validation Therapy, Patient Transfers, Stress Management, Grief Issues, Family Communication, Transition Issues, Communicating with Dementia Patients Caregivers employed, bonded and insured: Yes RN on staff: Yes Caregivers available 24 hours a day: Yes Available to assisted living facility: Yes

Homewatch CareGivers of Malden Homewatch CareGivers (HWCG) of Malden is a family owned corporation, providing Personal non-medical care to the elderly and persons with disabilities, with a goal of providing them with a higher quality of life. Our services include Companionship, keeping clients engaged in happenings, gardening, reading, games, conversation, encouragement, social outings, etc. Personal, non-medical care service for our clients, such as bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, incontinence care, ambulation, medication reminders, feeding assistance, grocery and transportation offerings for errands and appointments. Complex Personal care to provide a higher quality of life and functioning for people that have more significant physical and medical needs. Supportive care at home or at the workplace, before or after surgery and for chronic illnesses, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Dialysis, Cancer etc. Respite care while the primary caregiver is temporarily away. Our caregiving staff is made up of companions, Home Health Aides (HHA), Certified nursing assistants (CNA), Medication technicians (MT) all of whom are thoroughly vetted including CORI, State and Federal background checks, fully bonded and insured and continually receive skills and improvement training. We service both short and long shifts; we do not require that you engage our services for more than a minimum number of hours of care. We also provide 24-hour care if needed. In addition, quality assurance checks are done twice a month, to ensure that our caregivers maintain the highest standards of care. Our team is a diverse one. We speak many languages including Haitian Creole, Spanish, Yoruba, Ibo and many more. Our caregivers love what they do, otherwise they would not be a part of our team! Payment Types Accepted are Private Pay and Long-Term Care Insurance.

Mavencare Nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, often referred to as “aging in place” but the majority cannot accomplish this. We believe that everyone has the right to age in the comfort of their own home. We select the most compassionate caregivers and are committed to preserving our clients' dignity by attending to their preferences and fostering independence while promoting safety. We provide care at all levels, including nursing and specialty care for those with dementia, heart conditions, or arthritis. From brief visits to live-in home care, we have you covered.

All Care VNA, Hospice & Home Care All Care Resources, a non-profit, private duty home care provider offers a variety of medical, non-medical and personal care services including meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, laundry, grooming, bathing, errand running, medication assistance, and escorts to and from doctor's appointments and special events. Our staff can also provide respite care, vacation care, case management, live-in care, and nursing and therapy visits. These services are provided in the comfort and security of your own home, which gives you and your family a sense of independence and peace of mind. As we age and frailty, chronic illness or forgetfulness makes living alone too difficult, home care can enable us to maintain a quality of life “ at home where we belong. All Care's home care services are available from two to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services are tailor-made for you or your loved one to take the worry and stress out of the challenges that can come with aging. All Care's staff are thoroughly screened, insured and bonded. They are dedicated, compassionate caregivers who undergo extensive training including specialty training in Alzheimer's/Dementia care. All Care Resources services are paid for privately. We also accept most Long Term Care insurance. All Care can help arrange for a personal emergency response system in your home. Contact us for more information or to set up a free in-home consultation. Caregivers Caregiver Skills lnclude: Ethics, Patient Transfers, Transition Issues, Grief Issues, Family Communication, Communicating with Dementia Patients Caregivers are employed, bonded and insured: : Yes Caregivers are available 24 hours a day: : Yes RN on staff : Yes Caregivers are available to assisted living facilities : Yes

Home Instead Senior Care - Lexington, MA homeinstead.Com Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation and even Alzheimer's and dementia care. Our CAREGivers encourage, assist, and stimulate our clients in a variety of activities that improve their quality of life and help them maintain their independence. All of these offerings allow a senior to stay HOME INSTEAD for a longer period of time. Home Instead - Caregiver Skills Safety training on home safety, avoiding injury and falls, preventing strain and pain, safety in the kitchen, cautious cleaning, secure driving, outdoor safety hazards, and disease protection and prevention. Basic training on emergency situations including stroke, falls and fractures and sudden illness, communication tips including communicating to those with dementia or Alzheimer's, happenings for seniors to engage in, mealtime preparations, housekeeping tips, signs of abuse, and tips on reducing caregiver stress. Advanced training on understanding senior illnesses and conditions, depression in seniors, caretaker stress, in-home fitness for older adults, making mealtime fun, communication tips with the senior, their family, and the caretaker's franchise office. Activity training including reminiscing happenings, modifying happenings, happenings in facilities, adapting activities for those with impairments, different types of engaging happenings for older adults such as gardening, mind builders, and crafts and hobbies, and getting a senior involved in the community in places like senior centers, worship offerings, volunteering and errands.

Nurta Home Healthcare - Lynn, MA Nurta Home Health Care is a non-medical home care, we provide hands-on in-home Personal care, Homemaking offerings, Companion care, Alzheimer’s /Dementia care, Respite care, Escort to appointments, Assistance with activities of daily living that help clients achieve and maintain their maximum level of independence and well-being at home. We focus on each client as an individual and provide assistant to family members in an atmosphere that fosters dignity, healing, independence and ensures good and quality care in the comfort of their home. OUR TEAM When you choose Nurta Home Health Care, you and your family are in good hands. Each and every one of our employees represent the spirit of our care. We understand that caring for a loved one at home can be an overwhelming experience, we are here to help. Our highly skilled professional staffs are competent in different areas, at Nurta Home Health Care, we are committed to meeting the Personal needs of our clients and making a difference in their lives. We go to great lengths to identify caregivers with diverse experience and skill sets to produce not just an effective workforce, but a well-rounded, companionate and talented team to care for our patients. OUR CARE SERVICES Personal Care Hospital Sitter Homemaker Services Specialty Care Companion Care Respite care for family caregivers Custom Service available at your request Each of the services/care levels can be: Hourly care (minimum of two hours) Live-In care (Short Term/Over Night) Block hours of 8, 10, and 12 Why Choose Us: We have On Call 24/7 available for Client Needs Each client receives 24- hour live on-call access to our care coordinators and nurses We understand the importance of compatibility between the personalities of both the client and the caregiver (Caregiver Matching) We perform extensive background checks on all our caregivers to ensure the safety of our clients and their personal property. We offer a free in-home assessment and consultation Flexible in Scheduling We choose caregivers with diverse experience and skill sets to produce not just an effective workforce, but a well-rounded, companionate and talented team to care for our patients. Regular Quality Assurance and Caregiver Supervision We offer Family Support No long-term contract or commitment for a period of time Hourly care Hospital Sitter Live-in, overnight Respite care for family caregivers or short-notice primary caretaker relief Care Coordination We perform routine client reassessment and revision of plan of care to reflect our client current needs. Safe Transitions as care needs changes Hospital-to-home transition care Caregiver Education and Training: all staffs are also required to attend on-going training held throughout the year to meet up with regulations and procedures and to ensure our staffs provide the best care possible.

Seniors Helping Seniors Seniors Helping Seniors, a service organization founded in 1998 with a mission to improve the dignity and quality of life of senior citizens, strives to help seniors remain independent. Also, we hire caring, compassionate seniors to deliver these services. We provide a variety of non-medical services to seniors residing in the Metro North area: Companion Care “ socialization, playing cards, trips out to lunch, etc. Light Housekeeping/Homemaker Services “ this could include basic house cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, doing dishes, ironing, meal preparation Personal Care/Therapeutic Massage “ this could include bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and grooming assistance. We have a licensed and certified massage therapist who is willing to come to your home. Transportation “ running errands, grocery shopping, Dr appointments, etc. 24-hour Care “ we can provide 24-hour care, which will include overnight supervision. Home Maintenance/Small Repairs/Computer Assistance- we will do a free assessment of your needs! Yard work “gardening, cutting lawn, fall clean up, etc. ¦And much more! We strive to be flexible and exceed our client's expectations. Caregiver Information Caregiver Skills Include: Ethics, Grief Issues, Family Communication, Communicating with Dementia Patients Caregivers employed, bonded and insured: Yes Caregivers available 24 hours a day: Yes RN on Staff: Yes

Home Again Private Care LLC Home Again Private Care, LLC provides private duty hourly and live-in caregiver offerings at reasonable rates. Our staff help clients in private homes, assisted living communities, nursing homes, hospitals, or even on vacations and at special events. Typical requested offerings include personal care, ADL assistance, homemaking, companionship, and transportation. There is no minimum number of hours per week requirement. We also offer private duty nursing offerings.

Happy At Home LLC Happy At Home LLC is an in-home care provider serving Waltham, Massachusetts and the surrounding area. Happy At Home LLC offers non-medical offerings in the home, such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation. Contact the provider for more details on home care offerings and rates.