According to Frank Esterle, one of the
owners of the Lansdale Home Helpers office, “Pam
stands out as the obvious nominee and subsequent recipient
for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Recognition Award
for many reasons. Pam has worked for our agency for
just over one year, but in such a short time, she has
made a profound difference in so many of our clients’
lives.”
Esterle continued, “I cannot think of a better
example of understanding, compassion, and the delivery
of outstanding care than that of which Pam consistently
provides to her clients with Alzheimer’s disease.”
One particular client stands out in Barresi’s mind
and heart − a gentleman named Mr. Shepherd or
“Shep”. Pam became Shep’s caregiver when his agitation
became troublesome for his wife and the staff of the
continuing care retirement facility where he resided.
Pam quickly established a rapport with Shep that no
one in the facility was able to accomplish. Pam was
the only caregiver initially who could shower him,
change him, feed him and keep him calm. The staff quickly
recognized this special bond, and they began to follow
her lead and benefit from her successes. Pam became
an advocate for Shep and trainer of other caregivers
on how best to work with him. Pam developed strong
relationships with the family members and the staff
throughout the facility, even catching the attention
of the Director of Nursing.
According to Barresi, “The connection was profound,
and I really enjoyed seeing my “buddy, Shep” every
day. It gave me great comfort and satisfaction to
know I made a positive difference in Shep’s quality
of life and provided help and peace of mind for not
only him but his loved ones. I was honored to be
there for him.”
About Home Helpers®
Home Helpers is the premier provider of in-home,
non-medical and personal care and companionship for
seniors, people coping with a lifelong illness or
disability, and those recuperating from a recent
surgery or hospitalization. Home Helpers is an agency,
not a registry. We employ caregivers who are thoroughly
screened using our exclusive Care Check System™.
By utilizing our Client & Caregiver
Matching System™, we ensure the best caregiver selection.
We are committed to the delivery of a positive home
care experience for your family.
We don’t just take care of our clients,
we plan for them, using our comprehensive and customized
Home Helpers Total Care Plan™. Home Helpers is proactive,
not reactive, and offers a flexible, affordable continuum
of care that changes as our clients’ needs change.
We tailor our care plans to our clients’ unique needs
and tap our extensive network of referral resources
relevant to every aspect of care.
From occasional visits to respite to
hospice care, the team at Home Helpers is with you
every step of the way, providing guidance, reassurance
and compassionate care always.
To learn how Home Helpers can design
a Total Care Plan™ specific to your needs, or to learn
more about our full suite of services, please call
us at (877) 464-9090 or visit us on the web at www.HomeHelpersPhilly.com. |
