When we think of a “retirement community,” we tend to picture seniors at leisure, playing games and polishing their golf clubs. But that picture can be quickly shattered by a number of well-dressed CEO-types striding purposefully out the front door of Beaumont at Bryn Mawr. They’re

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setting off for work. For these Beaumont residents, keeping their day job into retirement is a choice. As a 2011 AARP study suggests, 31 percent of people turning 65 are still working full or part time, many simply to remain engaged. A Wells Fargo study goes a step further in saying that fully 74 percent of new retirees expect to continue working in some capacity beyond retirement.

Paul Mecray

Beaumont is a 5-star Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the heart of the Main Line, the purview of the highly educated, accomplished and successful. No surprise then that Beaumont has its share of MDs, PhDs, CEOs, senators, and so on. These folks don’t keep their day jobs out of economic necessity. “Why would I give up my career and sit around, just because I moved to a retirement community?” asks Paul Mecray as he pats his briefcase full of nightly reading. Paul is managing director of a financial advisory firm, a leisurely 10-minute drive away. “I have spent my entire career analyzing the oil and gas industry… I am passionate about understanding things like productive capabilities of specific oilfields and the geo-politics of OPEC countries. It’s my hobby and my work wrapped into one.”

Heading off to work, Evelyn Rosen, PhD briskly walks out the door. Dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, she is an

Evelyn Rosen, PhD

energetic full-time professor of English at a local college. “I really resisted moving to Beaumont three years ago for fear of losing my independence,” she says. “But I actually feel more independent. Instead of the daily grind of working, shopping, cooking and cleaning, I have time to do the things I love. Everything is taken care of for me…great food, superb facilities and a wonderful staff. Sometimes I feel like I’m on vacation,” she adds with a smile.So what’s going on at Beaumont? A 2009 study by ASHA (American Senior Housing Association) found that the average age of new residents of CCRCs was 81. That’s certainly older and more “retired” than these vibrant professionals.

James Zug

As James Zug, another working resident, puts it, “We moved to Beaumont at the perfect time… while we were fully able to manage the move mentally and physically.” Jim retired from a ‘Big-4’ accounting firm when he was 60, moved to Beaumont at 72, and is fully engrossed in his encore career: angel investing in tech and pharma start-ups and serving on the boards of four major public companies.That’s more than a full day’s work; yet Jim says brightly, “Life is so much simpler now. And my wife and I didn’t lose anything…like control over our lives. Beaumont is resident- owned and resident-run, so you can be as involved or uninvolved as you want to be in decisions that affect you and the community.”

Margit Novack, expert on senior relocation and moving, echoes Jim’s sentiment. “The main reasons seniors wait too long to make the move are that they can’t let go of their “stuff” – the big house, the antiques, the mementoes – and they fear a loss of control. But doing nothing until age or events overtake you…that is a loss of control.”

Adolf “Dolf” Paier

Jim introduces Adolf (“Dolf”) Paier, who has a twinkle in his eye and a handshake that demands respect. Dolf has been a resident for a little over two years, “an escapee from the hassles of maintaining my old house,” he said. Dolf also started his career at a ‘Big-4’ accounting firm, but followed his entrepreneurial bent as President/COO of a large technology and healthcare incubator, CEO of an early stage medical software company, and now board member of a number of public companies. As a “side job”, he is chair of Beaumont’s finance committee “proud of our positive balance sheet” and board member and treasurer of a local arts university.“I like going to my office and interacting with other professionals… I call it being externally engaged while internally taken care of,” said Dolf. When asked what prompted his move to Beaumont, he smiles and says, “My wife. She was a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and insisted we move to a CCRC with a Nurse Practitioner on staff. For me, it’s Beaumont’s location, its non-institutional character and the fact that it is owned and run by residents.”

Granted, these “retired” professionals provide only a snapshot, but they exude energy worth bottling. They turn the old notions of retirement living upside down. As 7,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day and represent the leading edge of a senior population swell, will a working retirement become the new normal?

Mr. Paier’s words “externally engaged…internally taken care of ” perhaps sum it up best. Words to live by, regardless of age.

Bruce was shocked, but he soon realized that his father had not been managing any of the couple’s finances. “We discovered that my dad hadn’t been paying my mother’s Medicare premiums since May 2010, and the medical bills were piling up,” Bruce said.

“He has a better social life than I do, actually,” said Elena Pehrkon of her 92-year-old father, Philip Sharpe. Elena then recited a list of her father’s activities, including frequent visits to the nearby senior center, gardening and concerts. In fact, keeping up with Philip’s demanding social schedule has become a team effort.

Two essential members of Philip’s team are his caregivers provided by SenCura Home Care. The company provides full-time, live-in care for Philip, ensuring that he can remain independent and active.

A former member of the U.S. Army, Philip lived in various locations throughout Europe and Asia with his wife, daughter and son. When he retired in 1964, the family settled in the D.C. Metropolitan region. Philip became the Budget Director for the Fairfax County School System and retired once again from that position.

After his wife passed away four years ago, Philip’s family started noticing signs of dementia. “He’d go to Arlington Cemetery to visit my mother’s grave, and he’d go to the commissary. He had a routine, and he’d do that every day,” his daughter, Elena, recalled. “But then he stopped coming home, and he would be lost for five or six hours at a time.”

Elena also started to notice that her father was not eating the meals she was leaving for him. “He just wasn’t putting the food in front of him and eating it, and we started to realize that we needed somebody here to be with him,” she said.

Elena and her brother turned to ElderLink, a care management service. They recommended home care and offered information for several providers. Elena immediately called SenCura. “SenCura has always been very easy to work with, and they’re so accommodating,” she said.

As Philip’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed, the family has increased his care from part-time to full-time care. “Eventually he needed someone to help make sure that he took a shower and put on clean clothes every day, so we ended up getting someone all day and all night,” Elena said. Two experienced caregivers now spend 24-hours every day with Philip, but they are never just sitting around.

Lois Davis and Carol Lester have become true companions for Philip. “My dad’s health is excellent,” Elena explained. “He’s capable of going out and Lois and Carol see to it that he does. They are both so proactive in recommending things, and they’re two women who do not want to sit at home.”

Lois takes Philip to the senior center three or four times a week. They also spend time gardening and make frequent trips to Arlington National Cemetery, a place that is special for both of them.

“When I found out his wife was buried there, I looked forward to going together,” said Lois. “I have a sister buried there, and it has always been a special place for me.” Their solemn visits are bookended by the scenic drive down George Washington Parkway. “We see the changing of the seasons and the river and all the boats, and he just really loves that drive,” Lois said.

Lois also joins Philip and his son and grandson for lunch once a week. “It’s just wonderful that my dad can still go out to lunch and gets to spend time with my brother and his son,” Elena said.

Meanwhile, Carol, who provides care for Philip on the weekends, loves taking him to concerts. The two enjoy a wide variety of shows throughout the area. They also visit local museums and historical parks, where Carol shares her love of genealogy and history with Philip.

Over the last few years both caregivers have formed a strong bond with Philip and his entire family. “It’s not just me and him out here alone. I really feel like a part of their family,” said Lois.

Company owners Cliff Glier and Jaime Centrone explained that SenCura focuses on finding caregivers who will make real connections with families. “It’s all about helping the entire family. We want to be there for anything that may occur, whether it’s at two in the afternoon or two in the morning,” said Cliff.

Jaime added, “We really focus on hiring caregivers like Lois who have a personal history of caring for elderly loved ones and a real passion for caring for our seniors.”

Beyond providing an array of stimulating activities, Philip’s caregivers are also always looking out for his wellbeing. When a new medication caused him to become dizzy and drowsy, the caregivers alerted the family. “That could have totally changed his quality of life, so it was great that they were so quick to act,” Elena said.

With such a strong support network, Philip plans to remain in his house and active in his community for some time to come. After all, he has a loving family and several dedicated caregivers on his team. And they are always ready to play.

By Michael Leite, P.E.

Universal design has been defined as building environments that are accessible by anyone regardless of their physical limitations or disabilities.  Much of the universal design concept has been codified in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  In practice most situations involve the retrofitting of an existing space with all of its limitations rather than the construction of a new space in which the designer has an empty palette.

In the retrofit situation, the design must accommodate the specific needs and disabilities of the intended occupant rather than meeting the needs of the general population.  In this way the impact on the existing structure is minimized and the project is more affordable.

The first consideration is mobility.  This involves the selection of flooring that allows the resident to move about easily without tripping and falling.  It also includes the installation of grab bars in strategic locations that enable residents to get-up and down and maintain their balance.  In the case of major renovations, the installation of an elevator or stair-lift.

The second consideration is lighting.  Individuals with low vision require special task lighting in addition to quality general illumination.  A thorough analysis determines both the amount of light and the best color qualities of the light source.  Each individual is different with respect to the optimum light source, the necessary light levels and the effect of veiling luminance or glare.

The third consideration is the bathroom.  Having addressed the issue of mobility, we now turn to the selection of fixtures and controls.  The installation of a comfort height toilet with an integral bidet function can facilitate personal hygiene.    The shower and bath tub should have controls that are accessibly placed and control all of the functions.  Other fixtures, like the sink, should allow residents to move about freely.

The fourth consideration is the kitchen.  Appliances must be selected to facilitate their use by individuals with physical limitations.  This includes both the major appliances (stove, refrigerator and dishwasher) and the portable appliances (can opener, coffee maker and garbage can).  The design must consider the work-flow in the kitchen as well as personal safety.

The fifth consideration is the general living space.  Here the use of sensors, remote controls and alarms can ensure the comfort, ease of use and safety of the residents.  Similarly, the selection of furnishings and surface treatments must be based on the needs and comfort of the individual.

Companies like M. Quinn Designs, Inc. with its term Beautiful Accessibility?, design to accommodate the needs of clients.  The goal is to make the modifications blend into the design and not appear to be a noticeable add-on.  Also, the accessible design should be fully functional for both the client as well as for individuals without disabilities.

Reprinted with Permission of M. Quinn Designs, Inc.

Thanks to the help of a home health agency, Polly and Don Petersen have been able to remain together in an assisted living community.

“He stood out in the crowd,” said Polly. “I was instantly attracted to his charm and good looks when we sat at the same table of mutual friends while having coffee.”

Married after their graduation in 1951, the Petersens had three children. While the couple was highly involved in the greater community, Don worked for Lockheed Martin and Polly eventually became an antiques dealer.

Over the years, they never ceased to show their love for one another.  To throw Don a surprise 50th birthday party, Polly sold her longtime collectibles.  He in turn used some of her precious items to make her an exquisite and unique dollhouse.

In 1998, Polly was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.  As the illness progressed, she moved to the assisted living community Country Meadows.  Although Don visited every day, he knew in his heart they belonged together and fortunately a large apartment became available for them.

When Polly’s health issues became more prevalent, it was suggested she receive additional private duty care to also provide respite for Don. Right at Home, an in-home care company often used by other residents, came highly recommended. After spending time getting to know the company and seeing what they had to offer, Polly was introduced to her caregiver, Edwina. Their bond was instantaneous. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), Edwina has assisted Polly with bathing, personal care and hygiene.

With Polly's diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease, the couple's devotion in their 60 years of marriage has never wavered through sickness and in health.

When asked how the assistance of Right at Home has impacted her life, Polly said, “A lot of things that I could not accomplish on my own, I was now able to accomplish with ease.  Normally, it would take me three hours to get dressed, but Edwina is so efficient and she knows me and my routine so well.”
Polly continued with a laugh, “I’d say she knows me by heart.  She is not only good at her job, but she is so kind, and compassionate. She really is such a comfort. To me, she is just like family.”

These days, the Petersens feel blessed to have recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. In sickness and in health, their love and devotion to each other has been remarkable and a true testament of time.

After the passing of his wife, Doris, Joel Richmond moved to an assisted living community where he has been receiving home care services, which give his son Allan, peace of mind.

For the ‘sandwich generation’, finding the appropriate care for a parent can be a stressful time, but it is particularly difficult if an adult child is without the support of siblings or other family. This was the case for Allan Richmond when his mother passed away in November of 2006.“She was the independent one and really the caretaker of my dad giving him his medications and things like that,” he said.  “Although my dad could walk around fairly well, at that time it was a two-story house and I knew he could not stay there alone.”

Allan’s father, Joel, worked for Glenn L. Martin making planes during WWII and eventually went into his wife’s family business full-time, helping her run their store, Ray’s Children Shop.  Living with his wife, Doris, and Allan above the popular spot near downtown Baltimore, Joel and Doris ran the business until they sold it in 1989.

By the time Allan helped move Joel into Springhouse, an assisted living community in Pikesville, he fortunately already had connections with the home care company, Nurses Available.

“They had provided intermittent services for my parents, such as transportation, and they would help in emergency situations,” said Allan.

The company was still assisting Joel in 2008 when he had a mild heart attack that caused him to lose his ability to walk.   Since Allan and his wife were out of the country at the time, Pat Kloiber, manager of Nurses Available, immediately stepped in to ensure Joel was provided with 24-hour care.

He has maintained this full-time care ever since, receiving assistance with dressing, bathing and meal preparation, among other services.

“He has 14 shifts a week and six caregivers who alternate working with him,” said Allan.  “They really know him personally since each individual has been with my dad for at least a year and they’ve been very good working with him.”

Most importantly, Allan’s longstanding relationship with the home care company has allowed him peace of mind, despite the fact that he sees his father up to six days a week.

“I do the best I can, but we occasionally go away, so I’m thankful we’ve been able to work with an agency that offers us this stability,” he said.

Having received her Masters in Education from the University of Virginia, she taught elementary-age children for several years.  Elizabeth said she enjoyed interacting with the young minds and playing a role in the development of their sense of self.  Aside from teaching, she was involved with Habitat for Humanity and could often be seen working at food distribution centers for the less fortunate.  

In her 40 years of marriage, Elizabeth had three children. While pursuing her career and raising her family, the avid pastel and oil painter managed to attend and participate in many art shows.  “Art was a passion and in my years after retirement, I enjoyed painting almost daily,” she said.

As time passed, the grandmother of two found herself needing some assistance in order to remain in her home.  “The best solution was to find a way to maintain a similar quality of life standard within my own home environment,” said Elizabeth.  “Security and help with everyday chores, laundry, meal preparation, etc. was also paramount.”

When her children stepped in to help, they looked online to compare different home care companies and ultimately chose Lighthouse Healthcare, Inc. 

“We chose them because they are locally owned and operated,” said Elizabeth’s son, Dan.  Also important for the family was the fact that the company was not advertising ‘on the job training.’ 

“The Director of Private Duty Services, Tracey Domzalski could not have been more accommodating,” said Dan.  “Her sincerity and understanding of what our family was dealing with was very important.”

The entire family has agreed the care Elizabeth receives has been excellent.  According to Dan, her caregiver is compassionate, cooperative and thorough.

“Without the assistance of Lighthouse, we are not certain what options would have been available,” he said.  “Independence has been maintained and it has allowed my mom to stay in her home.”

For Dan and the rest of the family, this care has provided them peace of mind as their worries about falls and nutrition have been eliminated.  Most importantly, he said Elizabeth has found a companion with whom she has a mutual trust and respect. 

“They have made a difficult situation a tolerable, positive experience,” he said.

 So now you (or your loved one) find yourself stuck at home. How will you buy groceries? Pick up prescriptions? Visit the mall? Get to the doctor’s office?

Transportation is probably the single most important worry faced by those who want to age at home but can no longer drive their own cars. The loss of independence is profound after a lifetime of being able to come and go wherever and whenever you pleased.

Enter drivers: City or county-sponsored discounted services; volunteer drivers from community and religious groups; specially-arranged taxi services – and, increasingly, paid private concierge-type services which provide not just driving, but also companion services.

The obvious advantage of the city-county provided transportation services is that, like volunteers, their services are free or low cost. A problem with these services is that they are relatively inflexible in terms of both pick-up times and destinations. Certain cab companies offer discounts and specially-trained drivers whose vehicles have wheelchair ramps (not lifts). You can buy or rent a wheelchair van. Rentals with drivers cost about $90 per hour. Purchasing a wheelchair van can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $45,000, but finding private van drivers can be difficult.

Concierge companion services will take you wherever you want to go when you want to go, just as if you were getting into your own car and driving yourself. They will take you to your doctor’s office and even sit in with you if you wish them to take notes. They will take you to your hair appointment. They will take you and your pet to the vet or the groomer. Like you, if you were driving yourself, they will make stops to buy a birthday gift for your niece, visit your favorite deli, and fill your prescriptions, while providing educated, warm companionship along the way.

Concierge companion services, such as those of the company I founded in 2005, are an excellent solution for many clients. Such private companies charge from about $40 to $60 per hour. They are not limited merely to providing driving services directed by the client; they provide services from grocery shopping to locating pet walkers and house cleaners for you, to locating and supervising handymen, plumbers and electricians for home maintenance needs, and, for many, sociable companion services to accompany you on your walks around the block or to the opera.

AAA estimates that driving a typical car an average distance per year costs the driver-owner about $7,823 per year. Older individuals tend to use their cars less frequently and over shorter distances, so let’s reduce that average to $5,000 per year. At $50/hr for driving and companion services by a private concierge, two hours of private driving, errand-running and companionship per week for one year would cost only $5,200. With concierge drivers, you have your own chauffeur for just a little more than you paid when you could still drive yourself in your own car.

Excerpt from Buckley’s book, Elder Care: The Road to Growing Old is Not Paved.  Visit theroadtogrowingold.com.

Staying regularly engaged in social interaction, pursuing new interests and playing challenging mind games are recommended steps for seniors to adopt a brain-healthy lifestyle.

Surveys of adult “baby boomers” consistently find that memory loss is a top concern, and Alzheimer’s disease is their most feared disabling disease. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive and fatal disease of the brain in which brain cells fail. The disease seriously impairs a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.

Adopting a brain-healthy lifestyle can not only help keep your brain healthier as you age but also protect you from chronic illnesses. A study of older men and women found that those who were more physically and mentally active and more socially engaged had a lower risk for developing dementia. To protect your brain, follow these recommendations.

Stay Physically Active. Exercise helps maintain good blood flow to the brain, encourages the growth of new brain cells and can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes, which are all conditions that put you at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Just 30 minutes a day will get the body moving and the heart pumping.

Adopt a Brain Healthy Diet. Like the heart, the brain needs the right balance of nutrients to function well. A brain-healthy diet reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes, encourages good blood flow to the brain, and is low in fat and cholesterol.

Stay Socially Active. Research shows that people who are regularly engaged in social interaction maintain their brain vitality. Stay active in the workplace, have lunch with friends, go to church, volunteer in community groups and join social groups.

Stay Mentally Active. Mental decline as you age may be due to altered connections
among brain cells. But research has found that keeping the brain active seems to increase its vitality and may build its reserves of brain cells and connections. You can even generate new brain cells.

“The best way to stay mentally active is to cross train your brain by engaging in a variety of brain-stimulating activities on a regular basis with increasing levels of challenge,” says Karen Briskie, Director of the Medical Team’s Journey Behavioral Health Program. Here are some ways you can improve your thinking skills and stay mentally active:

 Commit to lifelong learning: read a book and discuss it with a friend, or take up a new language;
 Play games to challenge your mind: chess, jigsaw puzzles, cards, and memory games;
 Pursue a new interest: learn to play a musical instrument, or go to the theater;
 Break your routine: walk on a different route or change the order of your morning routine;
 Involve one or more of your senses in a novel way: use your non-dominant hand to perform daily tasks such as brushing your teeth;
 Play stimulating video games like Tetris, which has been shown to improve efficiency in parts of the brain associated with reasoning, critical thinking, language, and processing;
 Keep up hobbies such as scrapbooking, knitting, and gardening.

“If you have concerns about memory loss, thinking skills and behavior changes, consult your doctor since an early diagnosis can have many advantages,” says Briskie. No treatment can stop Alzheimer’s, but there are drugs that can relieve symptoms in the early and middle stages of the disease and help control behavioral symptoms. There are also programs available, like THE MEDICAL TEAM’s Journey Behavioral Home Health Program, which can help patients with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. The program assists and educates patients and caregivers in areas such as safety, medications, communication techniques, coping strategies and provides assistance with activities of daily living.

Sources: THE MEDICAL TEAM Aging and Memory Loss Wellness Program, Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Health Sense from THE MEDICAL TEAM, Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org), and Ask Dr. Sears (www.askdrsears.com).

With the help of Elder Clean Pros, Jack and Fran Lish, along with their loved ones, learned Jack had a serious medical concern. The couple now receives home care assistance through its partner company, Advanced Home Support.

When it comes to deciding where to spend their future years, an increasing number of seniors are choosing to remain in the comforts of their homes.  It can be difficult, however, for their family members or care managers to keep a close eye on the household.  Fran and Jack Lish are among this growing niche, preferring to remain in their Gaithersburg, Md. apartment.  Fortunately, with the unique services provided by their son’s companies Elder Clean Pros and Advanced Home Support, they and their loved ones rest assured knowing that their safety will always be a top priority.

A Brooklyn native, Jack graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in economic geography.  Just a short time later, World War II broke out.

“I was a patriotic American and went to inquire about becoming a Navy Officer,” he said.  “I served a little over 3 ½ years, two of those were spent in French Morocco on the Atlantic.”

With this experience and having received his M.A. in statistics, he was eventually recruited to teach advanced communications and cryptology.  While this may seem complex and challenging to others, Jack would say with a smile that his career was a walk in the park compared to pursuing Fran.

Born in New Jersey, Fran attended the University of Georgia, leaving after her first year to work as a secretary in the government when the war started.  She had actually met Jack when she was on the verge of graduating high school as he was working for the government and renting a room with her aunt.

“He was coming home from work when I was outside on the porch babysitting.  He saw me and thought he was at the wrong house,” Fran said with a laugh.

While they enjoyed a courtship before she left for Georgia, she was not ready to get married.  Jack, however, never gave up and was delighted when she finally said ‘yes.’  They were married in 1945 and later welcomed Sam, their only child.

Over the years, they maintained busy lifestyles as Fran transitioned from being a homemaker to reentering the working world helping Jack who had become an attorney running a practice out of their home.  Aside from his career, he has also been involved in a great deal of community work, including serving as international president of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs.

Like many of their peers, the Lishes eventually found their apartment was becoming difficult to maintain.  As a result, they enlisted the services of Elder Clean Pros, Sam’s unique company that ensures the cleanliness and safety of a home but also provides oversight and observation of the individual.

Nearly 20 years ago, Sam Lish started the home healthcare company Advanced Home Support, one of the few private duty agencies providing skilled nursing along with personal care throughout the Washington, D.C. Metro area.  The organization’s thoroughly screened and trained professional caregivers offer assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, homemaking, and medication management, among many other services.

Within the past five years, however, Sam and his wife, Jody, noticed a trend of seniors needing help but not necessarily skilled nursing or personal care.  They noted how basic housekeeping services are not what the senior needs or what their loved ones had in mind.  Instead, they want the knowledge a nurse comes with and that additional help around the house.

Therefore, they started Elder Clean Pros, through which individuals can either receive a monthly or twice-monthly full home deep clean.  Additionally, the elder clean specialists offer a weekly safety check along with linen changes, room wipe downs and vacuuming and tidying.  Most importantly, since many of the specialists are Certified Nursing Assistants, they provide, as Sam and Jody often refer to it, ‘undercover care.’

“So many seniors will not tell their family what is really going on.  If we notice something needing immediate attention that nobody knows about, like a bruise or injury, we can at least let the family or care manager know what we’ve seen,” said Jody. “We bring attention to those issues before they become a crisis.”

As a result, children and family members rest assured knowing there is another set of attentive eyes on their loved ones.  For this among other reasons, care managers such as the Director of Aging Network Services in Bethesda, Md., Barbara Kane, LCSW-C, understand the importance and need for this type of service.  “It fills a niche for seniors who are not ready or who are resistant to home health care. Seniors are more likely to want housekeeping help, but these housekeepers have an eye on things,” she said.

And Jack Lish is just one of many clients who have proven why this undercover care is so essential.  During a visit, the cleaning specialist noticed Jack’s leg was swollen and reported back to Sam who took his father to the doctor.  They learned Jack had a blood clot, and he was immediately sent to the emergency room.

According to Jody, many individuals, like her in-laws, have started out using Elder Clean Pros, finding it provides an easy transition for seeking the services of Advanced Home Support.

As the cleaning specialists visit twice-monthly, Jack now has a caregiver that comes every weekday and will even make him himself available on weekends and holidays if needed.

“Our caregiver is such a caring and nice person; we feel lucky to have him,” said Fran.  “These services have certainly helped me a great deal and we’re very satisfied.  We feel well taken care of and completely covered.”