Home Sweet Home: Acti-Kare Branch in Dallas Will Help Seniors Stay Independent and Comfortable in their Own Familiar Environments
Franchise owner and Area Director LaShawnda Burger says her new Acti-Kare branch will provide flexible services tailored to the individual client and their changing needs
DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- They're found all over the country in opposing groups: On the one hand, seniors wanting to remain at home, with all of their accustomed comforts, routines, and freedoms. On the other, their grown children, wishing their aging loved ones lived just a little closer, worried about who's checking on them and how often, and wondering how long the situation can last before they have to start initiating upsetting talks about moving, whether into relatives' homes, assisted care facilities, or just plain closer. For many families, this is a drama that drags out for years - but what if there was an easier way to make sure Grandma has the help she needs when she needs it - and only as much help as is needed?
Enter Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care, a respected nationwide company that provides professional and highly individualized non-medical services to seniors. Acti-Kare caregivers support seniors' dignity, quality of life, and activity levels, helping them to remain in their own familiar homes for as long as possible while still receiving all the support they require. Clients can easily obtain as many hours of support as desired or needed, and many caregivers have prior experience and/or training in caring for those with Alzheimer's or other special needs.
In the Dallas area, native Texan LaShawnda Burger saw in Acti-Kare a chance to combine a passion for working with seniors with her desire to run her own business. "I wanted a great business opportunity," she states, "but I also wanted great support. When I researched Acti-Kare, I liked the information I found and thought that it would be perfect for me."
Ms. Burger knew she had a soft spot for seniors back when she helped her great aunt with her day-to-day activities as a teenager. She subsequently spent several years in the banking industry, but also spent time working part-time at a senior care facility. "I really enjoy associating with the elderly," she states. "I enjoy working with people and making sure that their needs are met." When she decided to go into business for herself, owning and operating her own Acti-Kare branch seemed like a natural fit.
Highly trained and skilled Acti-Kare caregivers provide services such as companionship, transportation and mobility assistance, help with errands, bill-paying, shopping, and nutritional aid, light housekeeping duties, and more. The wide range of services available is one of the strengths of the Acti-Kare system, as is the flexibility of the care, which is designed to easily accommodate the changing needs of seniors and their families.
When it comes to those changing needs, many seniors appreciate the chance to receive support services at home, with minimal interruptions to their lives and independence. Meanwhile, far-flung family members breathe a little easier knowing that their loved ones are being looked after. For those who do come to require more intense levels of care, the service plan is easily adaptable.
Ms. Burger is convinced that her new business will greatly benefit her local community. "I've seen a lot of senior facilities around, and as I stroll through the grocery stores early in the morning, I also notice a lot of seniors being cared for by family members," she says. "I truly believe there is a need for Acti-Kare's services."
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"I'm very excited to be a part of Acti-Kare," Ms. Burger concludes. For more information about Acti-Kare's services in the Dallas area, please visit http://www.actikare.com or call 214-916-8068.
SOURCE Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care
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