Home Care Assistance Announces Opening of Ottawa Office

March 30, 2011 - PRLog -- Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the opening of an Ottawa office to serve Canada's National Capital Region.  Conveniently located at 517 Rideau Street, the office lies in close proximity to Ottawa's Parliament buildings at the centre of the city.  Residents of Ottawa-Gatineau now have the opportunity to live in the comfort of their own home safely and securely with bonded and insured caregivers who can help assist with their daily activities, medication reminders, cooking and light house cleaning.

“We are very excited to open our doors and start serving the Ottawa-Gatineau community,” said Daisy Avila, President of Home Care Assistance of Ottawa.  “For seniors, in-home care is the ideal alternative to nursing homes or assisted living facilities.  Our services allow individuals to remain independent and safe in their own home.”  

89% of seniors say they would prefer to keep living at home than to move to a facility. Yet every year, thousands continue to enter nursing homes—never knowing they had the option to remain in their own homes, with assistance from a home caregiver. Home Care Assistance expertly matches caregivers with clients to ensure your elderly parent or loved one feels safe and comfortable in their own home. Services Home Care Assistance provides include:

         Hourly and live-in care

         Cooking and light housekeeping

         Laundry and change of bed linens

        Grocery shopping and errands

        Companionship and range of motion exercise

        Bathing, dressing and grooming assistance

        Transportation to doctor appointments, supermarket, pharmacy

        Assisting with walking and transfer from bed to wheelchair

        Status reporting to family

        Medication reminders


The Balanced Care Method™ is what sets Home Care Assistance apart from other agencies.  All Home Care Assistance caregivers are trained in The Balanced Care Method™, an evidence-based training program that emphasizes mental stimulation and other lifestyle factors that contribute to senior wellness.
 
Balanced Care Method Certified Caregivers are trained in:

        Healthy Diet
        Physical Activity
        Sharp Minds
        Social Ties
        Calmness and Purpose

By working with these specific lifestyle behaviours, Home Care Assistance caregivers extend and enhance the lives of seniors, helping them live longer, happier, more balanced lives.

With Canada’s aging population and the baby boomers retiring in droves, the need for senior care will continue to increase: “We are dedicated to ensuring seniors have a choice when they reach a point in their lives where they will need assistance with daily living.” said Avila.

For more information about Home Care Assistance live-in and hourly services, please call 1-866-454-8346 or email us at Ottawa@homecareassistance.com.

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ABOUT HOME CARE ASSISTANCE

Home Care Assistance, founded in 2002, is a leading international provider of non-medical, in-home senior care with over 50 locations throughout North America. Serving as a comprehensive alternative to a nursing home or assisted living facility for older adults, our mission is to provide the highest quality and most reliable in-home care services. Home Care Assistance successfully operates as North America's preferred brand for in-home care, maintaining an intimate and personal rapport with each client. Here at Home Care Assistance we are dedicated to finding the highest caliber caregivers who we expertly match with the right recipient based on his or her needs. In addition, we do not require long-term contracts for services and remain on-call 24 hours a day. For more information, please contact Home Care Assistance at 1-866-4-LIVE-IN, or visit online at: www.homecareassistance.com.