Meet Eva, a 99 year-old former nurse, that refuses to let the grass grow beneath her feet as she ages. Eva has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease but worked as a nurse and used to being mobile.
Eva is used to her mobility and independence and in her mind she can still drive. Meanwhile, her daughter in law and son have busy lives and cannot leave Eva by herself.
Peacemaker has helped Eva rekindle her love for crafts and needlepoint. We have helped her put together several projects that she is proud to share as gifts and treasures to sell. This also keeps her from wanting to wander. Peacemaker is able to be present when her son or daughter in law have social engagements. Eva has adjusted to the new pace and freedom.
Meet Lucy, a 42 year-old, non-verbal, limited mobility, special diet, special needs client.
Lucy may not be verbal, but she certainly makes her presence and requests known. Lucy typically transitions from bed to chair for change of scenery. Her teeth have been removed and requires meals to be fed in puree form 3 times a day. In her condition, respiratory infections are common and it is important that medications are taken as directed.
Lucy’s mom and primary care provider is in the hospital and no other family is in town to care for her. Her current caregiver has been with her for 3 days, 2 days past scheduled time and no relief in in sight. Her family member in charge is out of town and Peacemaker gets the call.
Peacemaker interviews the out of town family member and goes through the process to determine the plan of care. Once agreed upon on the call, the client care plan specific for Lucy is written up and signed off along with a Home Care Services Contract. Once the plan is documented and finalized, Peacemaker goes to relieve the existing caregiver and begin Peacemaker care. The Peacemaker plan includes 6 caregivers to cover the 168 hours of each week. In addition to the 6 hours of Peacemaker Training, each caregiver is trained specifically for Lucy’s needs each time they start their shift. Unfortunately the first caregiver assigned to Lucy could not handle the assignment and was taken off the detail. Another caregiver more suited for Lucy, stepped up and completed the shift. A log was created for Lucy to ensure her meals were not repeated, medication was taken on time and her vitals were in order. During shifts, Peacemakers worked to clean the kitchen, tidy Lucy’s room, change her clothes and even prepare a craft for her Mom when she returned. It was discovered during the daily care that Lucy had a physical therapist that visited the home. She taught Peacemakers how to take Lucy through basic exercise to improve her leg strength and coordination to help her learn how to walk longer. Lucy enjoys her time with her Peacemakers and we have noticed she smiles a lot more often.
Meet Robert, 52 yo, single dad, who suffered a stroke 2 years ago, and lost use of his legs
Robert needs help getting into and out of bed on a daily basis. Peacemaker arrives at 5am in the morning and assists with getting Robert cleaned up, dressed and his daughter ready for the day at school. Robert likes to accompany his daughter to the bus stop and his daily Peacemaker is there to help with this important part of the day for him.
Robert needs help getting into and out of bed on a daily basis. Peacemaker arrives at 5am in the morning and assists with getting Robert cleaned up, dressed and his daughter ready for the day at school. Robert likes to accompany his daughter to the bus stop and his daily Peacemaker is there to help with this important part of the day for him.
Robert also has Peacemaker arrive at 8pm to help with the night routine of cleaning him up and putting him in bed for the night. Peacemaker is also there to ensure the safety of his daughter as well.
Meet John, 82 yo, proud husband who lost his wife 2 years earlier, diagnosed with dementia, independent, has a long-term care policy but coverage has not been approved.
John has been spending a lot of time at his daughter’s house, but he misses the home where he and his wife lived. He has a regular Tuesday breakfast routine. He has been diagnosed with dementia and recent eye surgery has left him unable to drive. He also has a long-term care policy, but he has not been able to gather the proper documentation to use it. Every time he calls the provider, it is like starting the conversation over from the beginning.
John calls Peacemaker for help twice a week. A week into the work, Peacemaker notices that John is not as steady on his feet as he and his family think. The risk of fall during bathing is high. Peacemaker also notices that John does not eat cooked foods and his bathroom has a strong odor. John also expressed frustration with his long term care policy not paying for his Peacemaker service. Peacemaker called John’s primary care doctor and got a copy of his dementia diagnosis. He shared the documented diagnosis with the long term care provider and also shared the fact that John needs help with his mobility, bathing, toileting and hygiene care. On previous calls with the LTC care provider, John was too proud to mention the help that he needed. Peacemaker working as an advocate for John allowed all of his Peacemaker invoices to be reimbursed. From this point forward his Peacemaker care can be covered up to 40 hours a week. John has the freedom to go where he wants with his Peacemaker by his side and most importantly stay out of the nursing home and keep his freedom.
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