selection & placement
WHAT WE DID …
The lawyer was expensively dressed, beautifully groomed and
perfectly frantic. “My mother calls me 15 times a day.
I have fulltime help for her, which she fires every week.
She claims she’s fully independent and can live alone
but, but the truth is she’s entirely dependent on me!
She won’t agree to anything I suggest, and it’s
affecting my job, and my marriage”.
I gathered the essential information about the mother, and
the daughter’s wish-list, the budget, general amenities
and geographical preferences. I then met with Mrs. Klein,
who truly believed she could cope alone. We discussed her
caregiving experiences; she felt crowded and managed with
a live-in and admitted she was lonely and bored with the same
person all day and evening. We talked about retirement residences,
but she was afraid of an ‘institution, with all its
rules, locked doors and huge mess halls.’ I asked her
what was most important to her; she responded with access
to the symphony, her bridge club and her daughter.
I made a short-list of 4 retirement homes enroute to her
daughter’s daily commute, within an easy cab ride to
the entertainment district, the facilities for her bridge
club to meet; each was pre-qualified to be sure space was
available and the price was affordable, and lunch was booked
at each place. Mrs. Klein was amazed at the hotel-like amenities,
agreed to a week-long trial stay before making a commitment,
and eventually made the permanent move. Now, when her daughter
calls, Mrs. Klein’s too busy to talk!
WHAT IT COST…
All ElderCareCanada services are billed
at an hourly rate, on a fee-for-service basis.
In this case the family paid for 3 hours of meetings, 1 hour
of research, 8 hours for sorting and packing, 10 hours for
moving, unpacking and set-up at $75/hour moving rate, as well
as 5 hours for the movers at $95/hour for 3 movers. The retirement
home was offering a move-in special, so that since Mrs. Klein
moved in within 30 days, $500 was awarded to defray the moving
costs.
No contingency or retainer fees are charged, and ElderCareCanada
does not pay or accept commissions, contingency fees, kick-backs
or gratuities of any kind. Clients are encouraged to check
their employee benefits package, as these services may be
covered under their Employee Assistance Plan.
OUR CLIENTS SAY …
“When Dad required more assistance, you found him
a retirement home. And it was truly his home; he was an involved
member of that community and it helped make his last years
interesting for him. We appreciated your organization around
moving him into the Centre, and all the not-so-little touches
you arranged to make his accommodation warm and cheerful.
Pat, even as I write this I'm remembering all the assistance
you provided during his stay. You generously took Dad to one
of his medical appointments when my sister and I couldn't
because of business commitments. You assisted in the process
of understanding and applying for a nursing home placement
when he needed to have around-the-clock care. Your services
were well priced, and you sought out the best value in accommodations.
I wish for any adult child who needs to find ways to help
their elderly parents or other close relatives to have Pat
Irwin at their
side.”
Helen Hegedus, Source Resource Ltd.
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