There's No Place Like Home.
Just ask Pat and Betty.

Every Monday, Pat spends the afternoon with Betty. Assists her in the shower. Takes her shopping. Keeps her from falling and forgetting her medications. Exchanges pictures of growing children and grandchildren.

Thanks to Pat, Betty looks forward to what she calls her "playtime" with Pat -- from going out for fresh seafood to just laughing and talking together.

Thanks to Betty, Pat looks forward to going to work -- to making a real difference in someone's life.

There's No Place Like Home.
Just ask Lori and Shirley.

Lori loves spending time with Shirley. Takes her to the doctor. Helps her with shopping. Gets her to the hairdresser. Encourages her new interest in growing beautiful house plants.

Thanks to Lori, Shirley gets all the care she needs, in the warmth and comfort of her own home, provided by someone she says "is like an extra daughter to me."

Thanks to Shirley, Lori's work is low in stress and high in rewards. Her life has new and lasting meaning.

Testimonials

"Lori is not a staff person; she is my family. I would be lost without her; she is like a daughter." [Elderly client]

"Neal has a vision of keeping families together with proper support. The VNA was used to dealing with the elderly, with the dying -- and didn't understand my son's need for nursing care. With Neal, I have a team player -- someone who is willing to be "innovative" on our behalf. My son's caregiver has never been condescending to my son. She promotes his self-help skills and she helps with the home/school coordination." [Mother of a child with disabilities]

"With Living Innovations, we have never gone without coverage. It's so difficult for agencies to get staff, so that's great! No agency could have come through like Living Innovations does." [Director, Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center]

"We couldn't have done it without Living Innovations." [Family member of an adult with disabilities]

"I help my client stay independent and active -- which makes me feel good about who I am." [Living Innovations caregiver]

"This work relates to what's important in my life -- providing service." [Living Innovations caregiver]

"I work for Living Innovations because the company has made a long term stand for dignity and quality of life for clients." [Living Innovations manager]

"All of the women that came to our home were delightful. Very professional, caring and genuinely interested in my Mother and our family. It provided me great peace of mind and also allowed me freedom to do things with my grandchildren and the rest of my family. All the caregivers were sensitive to my Mother's needs. They did not invade her privacy and were aware of her desire to be independent. I highly recommend Living Innovations." [Daughter of an elderly client]

"My initial contact with Living Innovations was greeted with a very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, Peter Marshall. Peter and his staff provided comfort and understanding when it was needed most by staying in touch, being available, and providing quick response to change. The hands-on staff were clearly trained in their specialty as evidenced by my parents' high level of satisfaction. I have already shared this valuable service with my extended family and highly recommend them to anyone needing a trusted hand. Please accept my deepest thanks and appreciation." [client]

"Your rapid response, in coordinating your staff to meet my mother's needs, eased the stress of a difficult time. Please extend our thanks to everyone involved, especially Betsy Jo." [Daughter of an elderly client]

"I wanted to let you know how wonderful Eileen was with my father and at times my Dad was not so easy to care for. She has a rare talent for being with and caring for people. She is a wonderful caregiver and fine person. I cannot say enough regarding her contributions at a very difficult time in my family's life. When she was with my Dad I never worried. That is saying quite a bit. I wish to thank you and Living Innovations for your help." [Son of an elderly client]

"You should be very proud of everything you accomplished here since last July. My father benefitted from your care in countless ways. Because he responded to you positively right from the start, Dexter & I always felt totally confident in your ability to work with him no matter what the problem was. You are an exceptional caregiver. You came into our lives at a time of great stress and made it bearable. For that we are truly grateful." [Daughter of an elderly client]

"I'm writing to say 'thank you.' Thank you for hiring and training me, a laid-off writer with no homecare experience; thank you for work that makes a real difference, every day. Thank you, too, for the opportunity to spend my days doing hands-on work with my feet on the ground. I've spent most of my professional life in a world of ideas and words, with my head in the clouds, seldom coming near the real-life issues I deal with everyday now. My professional goal has been to make a positive difference in people's lives, no matter what my job title. As a Homemaker/Companion, I don't have to imagine that I'm making a difference -- I'm reminded everyday when I see how dramatically someone's life is affected through the simple act of receiving a little help to live independently and with dignity. This job has been a far richer experience than I ever imagined it would be." [Living Innovations caregiver]

"You have built a great organization. I feel that I can recommend it without reservation. Your sense of commitment to both your clients and employees makes you different from other agencies -- it shows in the work they do. I look forward to working with you again in the near future." [Nancy Euchner, RN, President, AgeQuest Eldercare Strategies]

"...I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job Joyce is doing. She and my mother seem to have developed a great relationship. When I go over, everywhere I look are all sorts of little things that Joyce has done to help make things easier for my mother. As well as helping mother with everyday chores, Joyce is a great companion. My mother's outlook on life is much brighter now that she has Joyce's visits to look forward to. It's made things much easier for me as well, knowing that Joyce is there. Thank you for choosing Joyce; she is a perfect match." [Daughter of an elderly client]