Here at ACS we are commited to educating the community on the service we provide. We understand that many of those in need of care don't really know where to start in terms of searching. For some of you it is a shock to know your loved one is in need of such care and for others it is something you knew you would need eventually.

Although it is difficult for us to accept we must remember that those that are in need of homecare have a sense of loss that is often troubling to accept. They are afraid to leave everything familiar behind along with losing their sense of independence.It is important that at such a difficult time in one's life they understand moving away from home isn't the only option. By having a caregiver to supervise and assist them with everyday tasks in their home they don't have to succumb to a nursing home.

If this is your first time looking into homecare you should understand some of the benefits. Take the following into consideration:

It's Simple:
ACS is here to meet your specific needs. Together we can work out a schedule and a list of duties that you need performed. You decide if you want light housekeeping, bath assistance, meals, etc. performed everyday and you even choose the shifts you need worked. Once we have that information we will be able to place you with a caregiver.

The transition is easy:
The true benefit is that your caregiver comes to you! There is no need to drive yourself or your loved one anywhere. You'll also have a companion around who you can talk and share stories with.

The price is reasonable:
ACS was founded to provide quality, affordable, non-medical homecare for seniors! Keeping costs down is what we are here to do! It is our mission to improve their quality of life by providing them the best service at the best price.

Homecare provides family members with the PEACE OF MIND that their loved one is in the hands of a qualified individual.

Seniors and Emergency Situations

For seniors who need to have someone around to help them in daily life, it's important to have a caregiver who understands the proper procedures to follow during a medical emergency. A good caregiver will be perceptive of a senior’s condition at all times, and be able to realize if a medical emergency is occurring, and if so, to call 911 as soon as possible. It can be a major advantage for a caregiver to possess a cellular phone, in case an emergency happens away from a land-line. At ACS, whether or not a caregiver has a cellular phone to use in case of emergency is a major factor in matching caregivers with clients. After having reached 911 operators, the next step would be for the caregiver to follow all instructions until the senior is in the care of medical responders. The caregiver would then call the senior's emergency contacts, and travel to the hospital to be with the senior. At ACS the caregiver would then call our offices, and keep us informed, so that we can know about any changes to the senior's needs that might occur due to the emergency. The good judgment to recognize an emergency when it happens, and then follow appropriate emergency procedures is a quality that ACS demands from all of its caregivers.
To prepare for medical emergencies, in addition to the option of in-home care and keeping family close by, seniors who will be alone in the home can also consider purchasing an emergency signalling device that they could wear at all times. Various companies produce these devices, and they can make it possible for a senior to get emergency attention in incapacitating situations, such as after a bad fall, when dialing 911 might not be an option.
Everyone hopes that emergencies don't happen, but it is important to be prepared for them if they do.