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Elder Care, In Home Companions for
Florida Seniors
1-877-242-2255
Elder care, in home companions allow Florida seniors to age
in
the peace, comfort and security of their own home.
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Are you concerned about an elderly
family member being home alone?
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Does your parent prefer to live at
home rather than in an assisted living facility?
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Are you concerned and need assistance caring for your aging
loved one?
Working with hospitals, physicians, social
workers, rehabilitation centers, nurse registries, and home
health agencies throughout Florida, American Home Companions
makes life easier for you.
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If you, an elderly
loved one, or your parents have reached the time in life
when they need a little extra care, and you don’t want them
to live alone or in an institution such as an assisted
living facility or nursing home, that’s the time when
American Home Companions can help.
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American Home
Companions provides a quality alternative to an assisted
living facility or other institutional care or
cost-prohibitive private duty nurses with affordable live-in
or hourly companions.
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Our companions handle
the daily tasks of cooking, cleaning and general household
chores as well as offering companionship.
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Seen on
CNBC
American Home Companions presents companions
who have been screened based on their sensitivity and
compassionate nature. In additional to both State mandated
and National background checks, the caregivers are bonded
and insured through American Home Companions. We stay in
frequent contact with the client and client’s family to
assure customer satisfaction and that expectations are being
met.
To enable our senior citizens to live their twilight years in the familiar, comfortable
and secure setting of their own home, by providing them with the caring assistance they need to stay there.
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Registration #HCS5661
Providing quality in-home elder care
companion services in the following Florida
counties:
Baker,
Brevard, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Hernando, Highlands,
Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco,
Pinellas, Polk, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia
Check our
Location Page
for a complete listing of cities and counties we
service
American Home Companions is a proud member of the Private
Care Association, committed to providing quality,
consumer-directed care.
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On the
Couch with Man’s Best Friend; Pet Therapy
Pet
Therapy, especially with dogs, has been a
popular form of reaching out to the elderly
among social and volunteer groups for many
years. Interestingly, pet therapy has been
shown to not only reduce one’s stress and
loneliness but also to aid in longevity. In
a study by the Baker Medical Research
Institute in Melbourne, Australia, they
found that out of nearly 5800 patients,
those that owned pets had lower blood
pressure, triglyceride and cholesterol
levels than non-pet owners.
Kristi
O’Neal, the Northeast Florida District
Director for American Home Companions and
her dog Thomas (Mr. T) have been making
their rounds in the Jacksonville area with
the hope of lifting spirits among the elder
population. A recent recipient of the Canine
Good Citizen Award, Mr.T is making his mark
in the community with his friendly smile and
happy disposition. He has even been chosen
for the 2009 Jacksonville Humane Society’s
Furry Faces calendar and enjoyed his
professional photo shoot to get just the
right pose.
As Mr. T’s escort and keeper, Kristi has
witnessed first hand the benefits of pet
therapy and is happy to share her favorite
moment from a recent visit to Avante Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center. A young man by
the name of Jeff, who is bound to a
wheelchair due to severe disabilities said,
“I just love dogs because they're
non-judgmental. Mr. T doesn't care that I'm
in a wheelchair.” Kristi will always
remember that moment because it reinforced
the fact that pets do indeed bring such joy
to so many people by just being themselves.
Mr. T’s visits also help residents and
patients to reminisce and share their
personal stories about pets they’ve had
throughout their lives. Henrietta Vogel was
lucky enough to have a visit from the furry
little guy, maybe you can too.
For
Information About Pet Therapy in Your Area,
Please Call:
Orlando Humane Society Pet Assisted Therapy
Jake White, Director of Community Affairs
(407) 351-7722 ext. 230
Paws For Friendship Inc
Tampa, Fl 33694
(813) 961-2822
Brevard Therapy Dogs
Sunnyland Beach, Florida 32951
(321) 729-9191
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