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Help For The Long Distance Caregiver
By Julie Yeager McCormick, President, Elder Family Services, LLC
If you are one of the millions of Americans trying to balance a career, marriage, children, and/or grandchildren, while at the same time trying to provide care for your elderly parents, welcome to the Sandwich Generation! In addi- tion, statistics affirm that many are attempting to provide or arrange elder care from long dis- tances.
My business, Elder Family Services, LLC, is geared toward helping those family members who have unexpectedly turned into the care- giver and are struggling in their new role and looking for assistance.
I know, personally and professionally, the struggle of being a family caregiver. My par- ents required care for a combined total of 10+ years. I am blessed to be part of a large family, in which we all shared the responsibility. How- ever, through my experience working in hos- pice for close to 6 years, I realized that many caregivers are alone when it comes to fulfilling the needs of elder family members. This com- bined experience gives me a unique perspective on how to help people dealing with a situation where having to take care of elderly parents and loved ones is a challenge.
If you are a long distance caregiver, we can help you. Some of the services offered by Elder Family Services, LLC are: 30 minute well check visits, well check calls, companionship, errands, attend Dr. Appointments, pet care, be present for medical supply deliveries and medical as- sessments by home health care agency or hos- pice, provide referrals, and so much more. We are on call 24/7 for emergencies. We also install medic alert buttons and a special fall sensor button for those with dementia who may not remember to push the button.
Peace of mind is just a phone call away. For more information please visit our website at www.elderfamilyservices.net, like us on face- book, email info@elderfamilyservices.net or call 419.366.5393.
Gertrude and Frank Yeager
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