Caregiving & Companion Care
Person-Centered Care
Person-centered, common sense, in-home caregiving and companion care for women of all ages with health challenges in Bloomington Indiana and Monroe County is provided by a therapist who is, first and foremost, a human being who endeavors to make life a bit easier, and more accessible, for fellow human beings. She also happens to specialize in therapy for neurological conditions and movement disorders, therapeutic rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and disability.
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Wellbeing is considerably more than the obvious physical issues associated with significant health challenges: It encompasses underlying factors which affect health and quality of life such as daily habits, lifestyle choices, relationships with family and care providers, spiritual perspectives, and mental / emotional outlook which may include stress, anxiety, and depression. Joy in being alive, persistent pain, and fatigue may all co-exist, as well as the wish to throw plates out of frustration, or hug one's four-legged companion in an effort to feel a sense of companionship and love. ​​​
Companion Care & Support for All Ages
Receiving care, companionship, and support are intrinsic needs, regardless of age. Women often receive their diagnosis of MS in their twenties or forties, while early onset Parkinson's may manifest in one's thirties. Cancer treatment and recovery, injury or surgery, limb loss, as well as life-affecting pain and fatigue are not age-specific. ​
Supportive therapy and companion care are tailored to the individual and take into consideration therapeutic needs, physical ability, fatigue, pain levels, cultural considerations, and family circumstances. Clients complete an initial, comprehensive intake session including medical history, physical assessment, mental and emotional outlook, lifestyle habits, and substantial discussion and question-answer time in order to better understand each person as a whole. If English is not a primary language: hablamos español, and nous parlons français.
Caregiving
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In-home therapy and supportive therapies including mobility, ROM, rehabilitation
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​​Transportation to medical appointments
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Healthy meal planning and nutritional guidance
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Advocacy for health-related issues
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​Troubleshooting accessibility and safety
Companion Care
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Get outside – Walk (or roll) and talk in natural settings
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​​Simplify – Organizing and decluttering
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Respite – Time off, for carers and for you
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Essential errands
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Visit a location such as the TMBCC or library
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Let us know – What makes life more pleasant for you?​
Please note that we do not provide housekeeping, medical care, or bathing.