Article by Liisa Ogburn.
Technology That Makes Working With Agency Home Help Easy
A client of mine was recently put on hospice. Because they were a fall risk and had considerable special needs, the hospice nurse recommended 24/7 care.
It is hard to trust the care of a loved parent to strangers at any point, but especially when on hospice. In this case, until that point the client’s adult child had relied on private companions for her parent. It was incredibly daunting (impossible) to fathom the amount of mental energy and time it would take to hire, train, schedule and monitor all the helpers needed to make this recommendation a reality.
I recommended an agency, but the daughter was concerned that there would be too many different caregivers coming in and out who didn’t know her Parent’s special needs. She also wanted to stay abreast of what they were observing and doing during their shifts.
Enter Aware Senior Care, who sent out a nurse within hours. To read the entire post, visit: https://www.wral.com/technology-that-makes-working-with-agency-home-help-easy/17858969/
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About the Author:
Liisa Ogburn is at the heart of Aging Advisors NC, bringing a rich blend of personal experience and global perspective to elder care. Raised in North Carolina with deep roots in Finland, Liisa has a unique appreciation for diverse approaches to aging, shaped by her life across different cultures including Finland, Estonia, Germany, England, Japan, and Costa Rica.
Her path into elder care consulting was deeply personal. While juggling her role as a Duke University educator and caring for her father-in-law and three young children, Liisa started sharing her family’s journey through articles for The New York Times and later, over 300 posts for WRAL Raleigh on everything from handling loss to choosing the right elder care options.
A teacher at heart, Liisa thrives on empowering others with knowledge. She offers her expertise in presentations to various groups—from churches to professional firms—and writes extensively, reaching audiences far and wide. Her credentials include certifications in geriatric care and a special certification from Brown University to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, reinforcing her belief that calm minds make sound decisions.
