Testimonials

To Anyone Considering the Services of Senior Home Care Connections,

My mother was  diagnosed with a malignant inoperable brain tumor.  She went from very vibrant  to very sick in just three weeks.  After a long stay in a nursing facility, it became necessary to bring her home.  Hospice would provide medical supplies, medications and oversee her health.  However, she needed twenty four hour nursing care that they don’t provide.   My father wanted to concentrate on the time he had with my mother. He didn’t want to worry about being a caregiver employer, doing payroll, hiring and screening, managing schedules, finding substitutes and worrying about being liable if someone injured themselves taking care of my immobile mother.  He suggested we go with an agency.  That was one of the best decisions we made.  We knew from past experience they are not all comparable.  Entrusting my mother’s care to the highly reccomended Senior Home Care Connections was an even better decision.

Amy Vapnek is professional and dependable.  She met with us, assessed our needs and put us with a caregiver that was familiar with coordinating and interfacing with Hospice.  Aneita Benson became our week day caregiver.  We had a few weekend caregivers, each one competent, kind and professional.  Eventually we had a steady weekend caregiver also, Bobbi Dean.   This consistency helped us to fall into a peaceful routine with my mother’s care and to have caregivers who were just as concerned and observant of her well being.

Amy took care of all the things my father didn’t want to worry about, and came by to make sure the caregiver/family relationship was working and to offer her own experience in my mother’s care. She didn’t have anything to worry about because she obviously prevents many of these problems by hiring only the best.

Aneita and Bobbi both put my mother’s needs first.  They were professional and extremely compassionate.  They often went beyond duty to make sure my mother was comfortable, giving her a sense of dignity as they attended to all her personal needs. They soon learned what was important to my mother, reading her favorite passages, taking careful care of her beautiful skin, and applying make up when she was expecting company. They were pleasant and gracious with her many visitors.

They learned what her favorite foods were and prepared them for her.  When she arrived home in August my mother was about 98 pounds, she was very weak from what we thought was the disease and her treatments. She spoke rarely and only in short whispers. She was unable to feed herself and could only eat a pureed diet.  By December under Aneita’s consistent and competent care, she gained about 25 pounds, she began  to eating solids, speak in full sentences and feed herself.  Aneita’s efforts were backed up by the weekend caregivers. Bobbi took over the weekend position in January and gave her the same care.

The caregivers were also very competent, knowing how to best move, change and transition my mother into a chair, with minimal discomfort to her. They openly expressed their observations, concerns and recommendations but always worked in collaboration with Hospice physicians and family members.

We nicknamed Aneita and Bobbi, the “angels”.  They truly were an indescribable help to us. Because of them we were to enjoy the last ten months of my mother’s life with her.  Amy has found a pattern of success in pairing families in need with caring, competent and trustworthy staff.  Her competency in administration leaves caregivers and families to focus on time with those in need.

I would highly recommend Senior Home Care Companions to those in need of in home care.  I don’t know how anyone could get through a challenge such as our family went through without them.

Sincerely,

Chris Adkins
619-873-6676
619-449-7465

Beginning in April 2006, Senior Home Care Connections took care of my mother until her death in June of 2007. They began to care for my Dad, and were with him until he passed away in February 2011 a long, loving relationship. Over a short period of time, our family settled on 3 caregivers, Roberta, Lupe and Nancy. Our mother required more care in the home but dad was very mobile and went out with friends and to family gatherings, and doctor’s appointment. When necessary, the caregiver on duty would drive Dad and spend the evening with the family and participate in events. Each one of them was gracious and helpful, and interacted with the various families. The family grew to care and love each one of them for their individually unique gifts and talents.

Roberta drove Dad, and then accompanied Dad into his visits on this medical appointments, and the doctors and various office staff could depend on her without question to get the necessary information to the other 2 caregivers and in to the very important Plan of Care journal. Lupe was marvelous cook and prepared many delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners for him. She was very mindful of any food restrictions and Dad really looked forward to her meals. Nancy was so very sweet with Dad ~ and looked forward to the family gathering at holiday time. All three of the ladies would talk with Dad and listen to him reminisce about our Mom. They were loving and respectful of him at all times and he genuinely loved them in return. Dad’s “children” never had to worry about the quality of any aspect of the care Dad received when any of the caregivers were with him. If there was a question about anything, the caregiver on duty would phone me and we would make a decision together.

Amy Vapnek was available all the time and we would have wonderful conversations about Dad and the caregivers. She visited Dad regularly to see how he was doing ~ she was very hands on with all her clients ~ and also treated him and his family with great care and respect. I would not hesitate to hire any one of these ladies and I have recommended them and Senior Home Care Connections to my friends and their families over the years. This is an exceptional level of care!

Susie Turner

 

My parent’s desire as they aged was that they remain in their home. As help became necessary for their day to day living we sought help from homecare individuals. After much confusion and distress, we finally found Senior Home Care Connections. It was such a relief to know that we were being given every consideration when caregivers were place in our home.

For a time both my parents needed assistance, and many times my father proved to be a difficult patient, but Amy and her staff worked diligently to find just the right caregiver for his needs.

If there ever was a problem with an individual, replacement was swift and orderly. However, many of the caregivers became friends of the family, and we were sad to see them go as their needs sometimes dictated.

Amy and her staff spent all the time that was necessary to see that my parents were happy and well cared for. They were available at any time, and were quickly responsive to our questions and needs. For six years they were such a comfort to us, and helped us to negotiate the many things necessary to help out parents remain in the house they loved.

Thank you all for the tireless efforts made on my parents behalf.

Sincerely,

Sarah Chipman

In July of 2009, my 94 year old Grandmother, Alice H. Clark, was diagnosed with Leukemia and other blood related medical issues. She was no longer able to live alone and we, as a family, did not want our loved one living in a care facility, or a senior’s home. We were told Grandma has less than a month to live and that she was going to be placed under hospice care.

At that time, San Diego Hospice did not have beds available at their facility and recommended your company as a possible resource. Therefore, I contacted Senior Home Care Connections, Inc. and other companies so I could make an educated decision on my Grandmother’s caregivers. I had the pleasure of speaking to your employees who made me feel extremely comfortable with your services. Because of the professionalism, I decided to hire your company to care for Grandma. Your company was able to identify and provide caregivers within a day which was outstanding.

As a result of hiring your company, Grandma was able to return to the comfort of her own home. She was extremely happy to return home and surprisingly rebounded for about a week. Grandma’s family members were able to spend quality time with here that will never be forgotten. Grandma was truly happy under the circumstances because of the care your company provided.

All of the caregivers were excellent! However, there were 3 caregivers that went above and beyond. Geri, Anita and Krystall made Grandma feel like she was at a four star hotel. They provided Grandma with whatever she wanted and more. But most importantly they made Grandma feel loved while the family was unable to be with her. That meant so much to us and Grandma. Gerri, Anita and Krystall are very special individuals that have qualities they should be extremely proud of. The Frank Family thanks them from the bottom of our hearts and wishes them the best in the future.

Sincerely,

Roy Frank

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility in providing care. I believe that you met your goals and our expectations for personalized care and responsiveness to Faith’s concerns and wishes. My special thanks to Amy who has been most accommodating and accessible to arrange schedules, rotate caregivers and generally work with me to see to my mother’s care.

Drew Smith, San Diego

Senior Home Care Connections is top quality. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a reliable and very caring agency. My family has employed them for about a year. We had interviewed several other agencies, as well individual contractors, and found this agency to be by far the most professional, caring and reliable.”

Jody Catlin, San Diego

It has been two years since we first sought your assistance with my mother. She is now stabilized in a home and all seems pretty regular and simple. It certainly was not always that way nor was arriving at this point simple. It was with your knowledgeable assistance that gave us the direction we needed.

For several years we were aware my mother was having difficulties. She had digressed to a point we knew she had a problem but had no idea the scale of the problem or what actions should be taken. The family met with you and through your direction began to resolve our concerns and take direction to help Mom. The road was not easy but you had given us a direction. So many of the things you’d suggested might be issues in that first meeting have occurred. Your help was very much appreciated.

The family has used your firm for counseling and staffing assistance. During each step you have been patient, helpful and reassuring. Your fees have been fair and the staff you have found for us have been qualified and helpful.

I recommend you and your firm completely and as you know I have already recommended you to my mother-in-law.

Thank you for all your efforts.

Best regards,

James Jessop, San Diego

I want to express my deepest appreciation for your professional counsel, years of outstanding home caregiving services, financial and legal management, and emotional support in making my parents’ final years of life confortable and happy. You enabled me, an only child living far away, to ensure that my folks could continue to live in their own home with the increasing levels of care they needed asthey became progressively less able to care for themselves. You helped me get over some rough spots, with ingenuity and flexibility in adapting staff and hours to meet every situation however difficult. I also greatly appreciate thehelp and practical advice with the estate, as well as the moral support when each parent died.

Both passed away peacefully in their own beds, exactly as they wished, a great comfort to me. The caregivers you provided were skilled and knowledgeable, and provided my mom and dad with much-appreciated companionship and comfort. My folks also really enjoyed your visits, Amy!

I highly recommend Senior Home Care Connections for anyone needing a high professional level of counsel, asistance in all aspects of plannning, and expert caregiving services for their senior loved ones.

Jean Stewart, Washington D.C.

Our mother was a client of Senior Home Care connections through Dr. Woodman and Amy for over five years, receiving round-the-clock care. The services provided by Senior Home Care Connections were reliable and professional (never a bedsore!), and most of all very caring. Our mother had four caregivers who were with her during most of these years with Senior Home Care Connections – we couldn’t have asked for a more careing, kind, and compassionate group. Others, who were with her for shorter periods of time, likewise gave very personalized care. The five of us all live out of town, and were so grateful for their help with her as well as Lynn’s and Amy’s counsel to us over the years. She wanted to be at home during her final years, and this was possible thanks to Senior Home Care Connections.

Martha Beattie, San Jose, CA