NEWS
CALIFORNIA OFFICE
TEL: (530) 828 - 6248 (24hrs)
FAX: (916) 419 - 8775
tenderhearts_sac1@sbcglobal.net
www.tenderheartshomecare.com
FLORIDA OFFICE
TEL: (954) 534 - 6513 (24hrs)
(954) 881 - 4418
(954) 971 - 3718 (fax)
tenderhearts_sac1@sbcglobal.net
www.tenderheartshomecare.com
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All Home Care is Not the Same
The increasing senior population has led to incredible growth in the largely, unregulated home
care service industry. With many independent companies springing up across the country, it is
not always possible for consumers to understand the key qualities that determine a safe and
reliable provider.
TENDERHEARTS HOMECARE provides a range of assistance, while allowing seniors to remain
in their own homes. Our agency offers a mix of:
Daily living assistance – meal preparation, running errands and transportation
Personal care – grooming, dressing guidance, toileting and bathing
Home making – light housekeeping and laundry
Specialized services – companionship, shopping, “TLC” phone calls and 24-hour
emergency response
Preparing for Future Care Needs
Very few individuals want to think about their future needs for aging services and long-term care
until it becomes a necessity, which can often lead to poor planning. The biggest consequence of
poor planning is a rushed decision which may not fit the individual’s needs. Planning ahead for
unexpected illness, injury, or simply the typical needs of the elderly, can eliminate quick decision
making on a wide variety of aging service options. In addition, planning in advance increases an
individual’s choices and gives them a say in the type of assistance they receive.
Assisted living facilities, retirement communities and nursing homes frequently have a waiting list
for admission. When a unit opens up, it will usually be offered to individuals on the waiting list
before someone without an application. In-home care service providers, such as
TENDERHEARTS HOMECARE, typically do not have waiting lists and allow for the client to
continue living independently in the comfort of their own home.
