Our Uncle was a very special man. Besides never being married with no children and living alone in a very big house, he was a very independent and frugal person. So, when...
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Our Uncle was a very special man. Besides never being married with no children and living alone in a very big house, he was a very independent and frugal person. So, when his physical health declined and was placed with hospice, it became apparent that he needed more care then we could physically provide, as he wanted to pass in his own home. When he finally conceded to having a home helper care person come in as a full time live in, we did not know what to expect. Well, what we got was a professional and caring person. Our care giver Frederick Nyanpoh was so compassionate. He was such a good match for our Uncle’s needs. He took over the household and provided his meals and all of his physical needs. We were told by Fred that our Uncle also thanked him for being there and helping him. As anyone will tell you, dying can be like going down a bumpy road. Well our Uncle got his wish of passing in his home with Fred from Home Helpers and Grandview Hospice by his side along with his family. We are so appreciative for Fred coming into our lives in a time of need. He was a God Send. I gladly give your organization a 5 Star Review.
When we knew that Mom was no longer able to live alone, she and I decided that she would come live with us. At first, she was able to be alone during the day, but withi...
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When we knew that Mom was no longer able to live alone, she and I decided that she would come live with us. At first, she was able to be alone during the day, but within a few months, she began to deteriorate. I tried having friends come in to check on her, but it was soon evident that we needed more help during the day when I was out at work. Home Helpers was able to provide the support that we needed. They came out and interviewed Mom and me so that they clearly understood her care needs, and then made their staffing decisions based on that assessment. When we found the right person to be a companion for Mom and help her with showering, dressing, and meals, they became friends. Mom looked forward to her coming and enjoyed not being alone during the day. As my mother’s dementia progressed, I appreciated the peace of mind I gained knowledge that she was taken care of when I was at work and that I no longer had to worry about her at home. It was a win-win situation. As a nurse myself, I really appreciated the professionalism of home helpers and their willingness to find the “right fit” for my mother. I would highly recommend Home Helpers.
Four months ago, my 95-year old mother, who still maintained her own apartment, suffered a stroke. After spending time in the hospital and rehab in a nursing home I was...
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Four months ago, my 95-year old mother, who still maintained her own apartment, suffered a stroke. After spending time in the hospital and rehab in a nursing home I was faced with caring for her daily needs, as well as juggling the demands of my much-needed full-time job. We decided not to uproot her from her apartment since we felt it would be a safer environment and she would still be around familiar surroundings. So my husband and I began the arduous task of finding someone to help us during the day. We made several phone calls to agencies, but when I spoke to Home Helpers, I knew this was the place I needed. The owners, Frank and Greg, and their nurse, Sharon are professional in their ethics, compassionate, and understanding of the needs of the elderly as well as to the needs of the stressed-out caretakers. They provided kind, caring and patient people to be with my mother during the day and sometimes nights if needed. I don’t know what I would have done without them. It’s an amazing organization and I’m so thankful for their kind, quick responses. Whenever I need them, they are there. They are sounding blocks when I need to talk and they listen so patiently. There is no one else I would recommend.
I had been worrying about how I would take care of my disabled mom while she was visiting me when I had to be at work – she can’t drive and can get distressed whe...
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I had been worrying about how I would take care of my disabled mom while she was visiting me when I had to be at work – she can’t drive and can get distressed when she’s lonely. I was picking up my dry cleaning when I saw the nameplate on the back door of the office building. I thought, huh, I wonder if this is the kind of agency I need? I raced home, looked up the company online and left a message that Saturday night! I got a call on Monday morning and a great partnership was born. Home Helpers has always managed to fill in whatever time slots I need – morning, noon, night – weekends, often on short notice. They don’t just send out a warm body, either. They introduce an employee who is committed, caring and always goes above and beyond the call of duty. With a disabled mom and a special-needs two-year-old, I need a lot of help and I never have to worry that I won’t get it. I am so happy that Home Helpers is here and I recommend them to everyone I know!
As the dust starts to settle and life begins again, I wanted to reach out and thank you and your organization for the wonderful care provided to my father. Karim and La...
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As the dust starts to settle and life begins again, I wanted to reach out and thank you and your organization for the wonderful care provided to my father. Karim and Laura were especially helpful and caring for my father. Outstanding comes to mind! My father’s illness was relatively short and his passing into eternal rest was really quite beautiful. Thanks again for everything you did to support my family during a very difficult time.
When my Dad broke his hip, he was restricted from putting any weight on it for 4 -6 weeks. The rehab hospital told us when he would be released, he would have to be in...
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When my Dad broke his hip, he was restricted from putting any weight on it for 4 -6 weeks. The rehab hospital told us when he would be released, he would have to be in a wheelchair. In order to bring him home, we would need help. I contacted Home Helpers and Greg and Sharon went to the rehab hospital to meet my Dad and his therapists before his release. They matched us up with a caregiver who could meet my Dad’s needs and physical limitations. The caregivers were helpful, responsive and anticipated my Dad’s needs. Now, 18 months later, my Dad is using a walker and we still have Home Helpers lending a hand. Knowing my parents are being taken care of, I can go to work with peace of mind.
My father-in-law had a few strokes and then spent a month in the hospital for acute rehabilitation. After that, he was in a nursing home for six months. Our family ha...
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My father-in-law had a few strokes and then spent a month in the hospital for acute rehabilitation. After that, he was in a nursing home for six months. Our family had several talks and we decided that my husband and I would move in with dad and take care of him. I spent hours and hours calling and interviewing several home health companies, before finally deciding on Home Helpers. From the very beginning, they have been so very helpful in assisting us with the difficult transition. The caregivers we have in our home are amazing! They continually go above and beyond what I may require of them, and my father-in-law really does enjoy his days at home with them. I can’t tell you what a relief it is each day that I leave for work, knowing that he is in such capable hands. When I return home, the house is always very neat and tidy, he has had a good meal or two prepared by them, has taken all his meds for the day and even done some therapy exercises with them! Short of having them move in with us, what more could I ask for?
I had the opportunity to use Home Helpers for my mom, who was not able to be alone. I was so grateful to have Home Helpers and the wonderful person, Elysha, who was sel...
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I had the opportunity to use Home Helpers for my mom, who was not able to be alone. I was so grateful to have Home Helpers and the wonderful person, Elysha, who was selected to help care for mom. Everything went so smoothly from the assessment at the onset to the final days. I knew I could leave for work and my mom was in the best care. Although my mom was very ill, she knew the holidays were approaching and she wanted to make cookies. Elysha saw to it that they made cookies, wrapped presents and did any other things that my mom wanted to accomplish. They are always willing to go the extra mile. It is all the little things that make Home Helpers extraordinary.
We are so grateful for Home Helpers and our mother’s companion/friend, Carol. Mom has been in a nursing home in Lansdale for 10 years, and dad for 4 years until his d...
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We are so grateful for Home Helpers and our mother’s companion/friend, Carol. Mom has been in a nursing home in Lansdale for 10 years, and dad for 4 years until his death in 2002. We have been with Home Helpers for about 2 years and the quality of the caregivers/companions and the management personnel is outstanding. We used another agency from 1996 until we found Home Helpers and the difference is like night and day. No matter how good a nursing home is when you have a loved one who is severely incapacitated, it is comforting to know someone as conscientious as Carol is looking after things. Carol has been able to motivate mom to attend some music activities, she reads to her, and is able to alleviate her fears. Mom’s sister passed away a few months ago and, if it weren’t for Carol’s calming effectiveness with mom, she would never have agreed to leave the facility. It was the first time she had been outside since dad died in 2002. Our family cannot say enough about the professionalism and reliability we have experienced with the entire Home Helpers organization. They have certainly improved mom’s quality of life and helped us have some peace of mind. We have complete confidence in Home Helpers.
My caregiver from Home Helpers will do everything I ask them to do and is top-notch. They have concern for me and I recognize their love and care.
I can’t think of...
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My caregiver from Home Helpers will do everything I ask them to do and is top-notch. They have concern for me and I recognize their love and care.
I can’t think of a time when Home Helpers didn’t meet my expectations. I just love them, I don’t know if I can do without them, now that I’ve got them.
Home Helpers has outstanding caregivers and has taken great care of us.
My father’s needs are great, and I have to keep working. The service of Home Helpers makes my life easier. My father is a very cantankerous gentleman. My caregiver tolerates his mood swings and reads him really well. He knows when to talk to him and when he needs to be alone.
Home Helpers eased my stress. They were my sunshine on a cloudy day. I know I can be at peace with Home Helpers. I could not do it without them.
Maribel was with mom for close to 5 years and always knew what foods she liked to eat and “had a strong arm” for support. Mom was very fond of Maribel. Gina...
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Maribel was with mom for close to 5 years and always knew what foods she liked to eat and “had a strong arm” for support. Mom was very fond of Maribel. Gina gave mom great baths and made enjoyable meals. Marian, Lucy and Erma had stimulating conversations with mom and they found that they knew some of the same people and had similar interests.
I know that all of mom’s caregivers helped extend mom’s life and quality of life .
I was so inspired by Home Helpers’ caregivers working with my mom in Harleysville that I called the staffing coordinator, Kathy, to give her glowing feedback.
I absolu...
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I was so inspired by Home Helpers’ caregivers working with my mom in Harleysville that I called the staffing coordinator, Kathy, to give her glowing feedback.
I absolutely LOVE all of mom’s caregivers. Each caregiver has certain things that they take care of. I have not been able to visit mom as often as I would like, I but feel confident in how she is being taken care of when I am not there.
Colleen is her “main” caregiver. She knows her schedule and keeps her household running smoothly. Everything is kept tidy and well-organized, which is so critical for mom.
Teresa is her go-to when scheduling and getting her to her doctor, dentist and any other appointment that she needs.
Kellyann is in charge of getting Regina to her hair appointment. We all know how important this is!
Piper is super meticulous, especially with her med reminders. Piper noticed that when the pharmacy filled her pill box, there was an extra Lasix in each day. She called me immediately to see if there was a change. I called the pharmacy and noted that there was an error when it was filled. Wow, what attention to detail!
Thank you all for making my mom’s life easier and putting my mind at ease!
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for taking such great care of my Mother, Nancy, at Peter Becker Community in Harleysville. She is delighted with her caregive...
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I just wanted to take the time to thank you for taking such great care of my Mother, Nancy, at Peter Becker Community in Harleysville. She is delighted with her caregiver, Ashley W. It has been so important to her and has helped her through these tough times. Not only is it beneficial in her aging process limitations and personal care but during her COVID lockdown at Peter Becker as well. Again, thanks and kudos to a great employee who deserves to be complimented and is greatly appreciated by our whole family who cannot visit.
On behalf of the family and friends of Evelyn Y, I want to convey our thanks for the professional and sensitive care Home Helpers provided. It was so important to Evelyn...
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On behalf of the family and friends of Evelyn Y, I want to convey our thanks for the professional and sensitive care Home Helpers provided. It was so important to Evelyn that she stay in her apartment; your staff made that happen for the best part of 2 years! Will you please share our appreciation with the women who worked so closely with her? I greatly appreciate the phone call placed to me as well.
Fondly,
On behalf of the family and friends of Evelyn Y, I want to convey our thanks for the professional and sensitive care Home Helpers provided. It was so important to Evelyn...
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On behalf of the family and friends of Evelyn Y, I want to convey our thanks for the professional and sensitive care Home Helpers provided. It was so important to Evelyn that she stay in her apartment; your staff made that happen for the best part of 2 years! Will you please share our appreciation with the women who worked so closely with her? I greatly appreciate the phone call placed to me as well.
Fondly,
I wanted to send a note of compliment to your caregiver, Turquois, who covered overnight shifts for my father. I was sleeping in the couch in the living room, and she wa...
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I wanted to send a note of compliment to your caregiver, Turquois, who covered overnight shifts for my father. I was sleeping in the couch in the living room, and she was in a chair in dad’s room. I instinctively woke up at 2a and 4a; both times I looked at her and she said “don’t worry, I gave the meds,” and then I would fall back asleep. She took care of both of us! He passed way 6 hours after she left. How a pregnant woman could stay awake on a night shift doing home care I do not know…but she never looked tired. She was a true professional. Home Helpers always sent very well-trained professional people to care for my dying father (and help me). I kept getting confused and thinking Home Helpers were the hospice people. They were better than many of the hospice staff!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
We just wanted to thank everyone for all of your help with our mom, Anne. We are so appreciative of all that you do! A special thanks to Josh for his calm and patient de...
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We just wanted to thank everyone for all of your help with our mom, Anne. We are so appreciative of all that you do! A special thanks to Josh for his calm and patient demeanor when handling all of our schedule changes. We cannot thank you all enough!!
On behalf of the K family, we are so appreciative of your care and loving attention for Jack. We are so grateful for all of the hands that supported him to be comfortabl...
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On behalf of the K family, we are so appreciative of your care and loving attention for Jack. We are so grateful for all of the hands that supported him to be comfortable and living a quality life in his last days. Truly, you made a difference for Jack and the whole family, especially Anne, who was the primary caregiver. We are truly thankful for your skills, but mostly for your loving, caring thoughtfulness for Jack!
Thank you for your professional and skilled care that you provided my mom, Rose. It was a long journey, and your assistance made it comforting and caring. My mother, des...
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Thank you for your professional and skilled care that you provided my mom, Rose. It was a long journey, and your assistance made it comforting and caring. My mother, despite dementia, was lovingly cared for, in her home in Ambler. That was all that she wanted! So, thanks for the caregivers’ love and support. I will miss them.
