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 What in the world does
non-medical care mean? Why would anyone NEED non-medical care? Please
allow me to try and explain. Are your elderly parents or grandparents
having a little more trouble keeping up with their home? Do they
struggle to change their linens? Have they stopped driving, or do they
really need to stop driving? Are there times when you visit you find
days’ worth of medications stashed somewhere? Is there expired food in
the fridge? Do you notice they are getting way too many magazines and
sweepstakes entry forms? Have they hired a contractor to do some
repairs and they are still not complete and you haven’t seen that
contractor in over a year?
If you have answered yes to any of the above, that is your explanation
of non-medical care! We come in to help out with non-medical things. We
can do the light housekeeping, change the linens, drive them in their
vehicle, do medication reminders, keep the fridge tidy, supervise all
of those telemarketing calls to order yet another magazine or enter
another sweepstakes, plus we can supervise home maintenance projects.
We also are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to referral resources.
Do they need that handyman? We have one that is trustworthy and
reliable. Need an elder law attorney? Got one of those too. In fact if
you are a Veteran or spouse of a Veteran, you may qualify for Aid
& Attendance benefits.
Non-Medical care can help you when you are receiving medical care,
whether at home or in a facility. We can be there before,
during, and after to make life easier and to keep you in your home with
your memories.
I am extremely proud to say I
have been a CSA since 2005 and have told everyone I know who also works
with our seniors to take this class! You will not only learn
more about health and the financial aspects involving seniors but also
about social aspects. For me, the most important thing I took away from
my CSA class and exam was pledging to always be ethical when seniors
are involved. It is more important when dealing with that
part of our population because they grew up knowing “your word is your
bond.” I also love the fact that the continuing education
requirements include volunteer hours with our seniors. What
could be more perfect? It is a win-win for me!  This information is provided by:
Shirley McGee, CSA
Home Sweet Home Care, Inc.
www.homesweethomecareinc.com
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