Covid19 and Home Care: Protecting Seniors and Caregivers

April 13, 2020 - PRESSADVANTAGE -

Care from the Heart, a provider of in-home care based in Surprise, Arizona, has revealed that in view of the Covid19 crisis situation, they are taking the necessary precautions to protect their elderly clients and their caregivers. Typically, each caregiver sees more than one client a day and to prevent the spread of the deadly virus, caregivers are taking the necessary precautions. And since testing every caregiver is impractical, their staff have been instructed to continuously monitor themselves for any potential symptoms that could even remotely be potentially the virus. If they have a bit of a sneeze or a cough, they are required to check their temperature, and if at any point it is at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, they are to quarantine.

They also take the same precautions for their prospective clients. Before accepting potential clients, they will first make sure that they don’t have a fever that is 100 degrees or more if they are showing potential symptoms. But most of all, they follow the principle of Universal Precautions. This means that by treating anything and everything as if it is potentially infectious, the potential for exposure is greatly reduced.

Chris Greenwood, Business Manager at Care from the Heart, adds, “Knowing when and how to use protective equipment is important, but knowing the theory and why you use these protocols is far more important. Social distancing is a proven tool that will limit the continuing spread of this virus, but it's hard to receive personal care from a social distance. That's why knowledge, common sense and proper protective equipment used together are the best ways to eliminate this virus in a timely manner."

He continues, “If you have questions about how COVID-19, or how Coronavirus should be managed and how it can be recognized, don't hesitate to reach out to us on the phone at 623-330-1131. We are a resource, not just a provider. Stay home, stay safe and be well.”

Care from the Heart offers in-home care for senior citizens in the West Valley and Sun City area. They are an in-home care provider focusing on the activities of daily living. They can offer help with: bathing assistance, dressing assistance, meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, laundry, medication companionship, incontinence care, and pet service.

Those who are looking for caregivers in Sun City can also make use of Care from the Heart as a resource on dealing with the challenges that they encounter when caring for seniors. They have more than 29 years of experience in the business of caring for seniors. Thus, they have developed a considerable database of resources that they can share with those who need it. These resources include the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Adult Protective Services, Alzheimer’s Association (Arizona Chapter), American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, American Red Cross (Arizona Chapter), Area Agency on Aging, Arizona Attorney General for Elder Affairs, and Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Meanwhile, Chris Greenwood points out that there are a number of reasons why Care from the Heart stands out among the crowd when it comes to home care in Sun City and surrounding areas. First of all, they have been providing caregivers in Sun City for over 36 years. They have the longest experience as a family owned non-medical in-home care provider in the Northwest Valley. Second, they don’t require deposits or contracts. Third, aside from using 1099 contractors as their caregivers, they also maintain workers compensation insurance, liability insurance, and criminal bonding to protect their clients from any accident that may happen. They are also focused on maintaining the most reputable and the best caregivers available for the care, protection, and safety of their clients.

Those who are interested in caregiving service near Sun City may want to check out the website of Care from the Heart, or contact them on the phone or through email. They are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Monday to Friday.

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For more information about Care from the Heart, contact the company here:

Care from the Heart
Chris Greenwood
(623) 875-4440
chris@carefromtheheart.com
12133 W. Bell Rd #103
Surprise, AZ 85378