Testimonial, as shared by Valerie Bard
When my mother turned 100, we faced a difficult situation. She was determined to stay in her beloved apartment among friends, but we worried constantly about her medication management, proper nutrition, and daily care needs. For example, her doctor prescribed support stockings, but she could not manage them alone. Our family was becoming overwhelmed and stressed trying to provide the care she needed while respecting her independence.
Garden Spot Village at Home’s care management service transformed our situation. From day one, they coordinated everything Mom needed. Someone visits her daily, helping with support stockings, medication management, and monitoring her health. When they noticed she had accidentally taken her medication twice in one day, they immediately addressed it and monitored her condition to prevent complications.
The daily “eyes-on” care has been invaluable. Health issues like swelling in her extremities are caught immediately and doctor appointments are scheduled promptly, with transportation arranged for her each visit. This coordination ensures that Garden Spot Village fully understands her health conditions, allowing them to respond effectively if she ever has a serious episode.
What is most remarkable is how Mom is thriving. Even at 100, she is walking more, playing cards several nights a week, and maintaining her cherished independence and social connections. When she experienced a serious health issue and required a hospital stay, she transitioned to Garden Spot’s skilled nursing households until she recovered enough to return to her apartment.
The communication has been exceptional—we receive updates via calls, texts, and emails whenever situations arise. The team has also helped navigate insurance matters to ensure Mom is properly reimbursed for care.
For our family, this service has been an incredible burden lifted from our shoulders. Instead of burning out trying to provide care ourselves or forcing Mom to move to personal care against her wishes, we can now enjoy our visits without stress. The care adapts as her needs change, and it is remarkably cost-effective compared to other options.
If your loved one needs more support but wants to maintain their independence and stay connected to their community, I cannot recommend Garden Spot Village at Home’s case management highly enough. It has allowed Mom to stay where she is happiest while giving our family the peace of mind we desperately needed.