In Home Senior Care, Denver: A Recent Testimonial
Published March 9, 2009The following was written by Ed, for whose mother we have been providing in home senior care, Denver metro area, since August 2007. It’s comments like these that keep us charging ahead. Thanks Ed for taking the time.
“My mother has multiple sclerosis and requires extra help with some of her day-to-day activities. My sister and I do what we can to help Mom, but our work and home lives preclude us from doing as much as we’d like. Thus, it’s been important to have a trusted home care professional in the house with Mom. This is where Tom Barton and Barton Home Care come in.
At first, we had no idea what to look for in a home care agency. We initially hired another company based on the recommendation of one of Mom’s hospital case workers. Unfortunately, that company had a “scheduling conflict” and stranded Mom without the care she needed on her first day home from a long hospitalization. We asked the case worker for a second recommendation, and she gave us Tom Barton’s name. Tom immediately impressed me with his professionalism and his genuine concern for Mom’s well-being. We’ve been with Barton ever since. (I later called that case worker again, and told her that Barton was the company she should have recommended first!)
Tom prides himself on hiring only the best and the brightest home care workers. In the last two years, Mom has had only two main caregivers (not counting the rare vacation fill-in). The first caregiver was replaced only because she moved on to further her career. Tom obviously understands what others don’t seem to: Continuity of care is crucial to the comfort and trust of his clients. He obviously goes out of his way to ensure that his people are in this field because they want to be.
I think it’s fair to say that Barton is the main factor that has allowed Mom to stay in her own house, and at least delay the need for an assisted living facility. This has tremendous financial AND emotional value. Barton has relieved a lot of stress for my sister and me. More importantly, Mom not only has a caregiver that helps her maintain her household and personal needs, but a valued companion and friend as well. This means a lot to our entire family.
Based on all of this, I am happy to recommend Tom Barton and Barton Home Care. They care, and it shows.”
If you or someone you know is considering in home senior care, Denver metro area, please consider Barton Home Care. You can contact Tom Barton directly at 303.660.5120 or info@bartonhomecare.com. He’ll be happy to answer all of your questions and share his “Caring to Make a Difference” home care philosophy.
For more information on choosing the best Senior Care – Colorado, please check out our post: Senior Care Colorado – The Benefits of Professional Caregiving.
Senior Care Colorado Resource
Published March 17, 2008Should you suddenly find yourself in need of home care for an elder loved one, you’ll soon realize that it can be a daunting process. Where do you look? What questions do you ask? Who can you trust? What does it cost? And so on.
For assistance with good senior care Colorado resource, you can start by clicking on the following link to obtain the right questions to ask during your search:
Home Health Care | Denver, Colorado Metro Area
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Remember, you are welcome to call me anytime for a no-obligation, free consultation regarding in-home senior care for the Metro Denver Area.
Owner, Barton Home Care
Direct: 303.660.5120
Elderly Parent Caregivers – Denver, Colorado
Published February 8, 2008For many people, the need for home care can happen suddenly. Let’s say an elder woman is living with her daughter and all is well even though the daughter works outside the home everyday. One day that elder takes a fall and fractures her hip. Now everything changes. Off to the hospital and then usually a rehab facility. Then they release this elder and the daughter has a dilemma. Who will watch over Mom while she’s at work? Where are the caregivers – Denver and the metro area. She must work since she has used up most of her vacation time. Frantically she searches for home care and discovers just how difficult the process can be … especially here in Colorado.
Caregivers, Denver style
You see, in Colorado, in-home, non-medical care for seniors is an unregulated business. It’s caveat emptor … buyer beware. Does this woman search randomly for caregivers, Denver metro, through the Yellow Pages? That can definitely be hit or miss. Where does she find reputable caregivers, Denver and the surrounding area, that would be appropriate for her current situation? What questions does she ask? She’s never done this before and just does not know how to navigate these “uncharted waters.” This, unfortunately can add to her already mounting stress.
As a service to prospective home care clients, we have put together a list of questions to help one discern which company to hire. Click on this link: home health care and you’ll be directed to a page that can help you to ask the right questions to make an informed decision.
The bottom line is don’t wait until something happens to start a relationship with a senior companion care company. If you are caring for elderly parents who may need some assistance at some point, be proactive — it will help you to make a better informed decision and help to eliminate or lower your stress levels.
Owner, Barton Home Care
