Case Studies
Client 1
Catherine is a 75-year old female, currently an in-patient in a specialty hospital having just had a hip replaced. The family feels they need someone to be with their mother particularly during the night when hospital staffing levels are reduced. The mother has increased anxiety while in hospital, and needs assurance that someone will be there during the night, when family members can't be present. Carecor was able to provide a Personal Support Worker on nights during the hospital stay.
Client 2
Four children and two elderly parents - one with Macular Degeneration and one with early Dementia. The children are able to provide assistance with meal preparation and housekeeping, but they are concerned about the long-term ability of their parents to remain in their home. Two of the children feel they should sell the family home and move the parents into a multi-level care facility, to address the specific needs of each of the parents. The other two children, who have more available time to spend with their parents, feel the status quo is acceptable. The elderly father is despondent about the future and the family tensions that are developing. He is at a loss to know what the best options are. Carecor was able to provide a Case Manager for the six family members, one who can objectively advocate on behalf of the parents. A care plan was developed to provide interim assistance with homemaking services and began to work with government agencies to secure a placement in a senior's facility for both parents - one in the independent living section, and one in the long-term care unit.
Client 3
Alda is a 76 year old female with advanced Parkinson's Disease. Her husband was admitted to hospital for diagnostic tests; he was the primary caregiver. Her only child lives in the United States and is unable to be in Canada during this period due to work commitments. Carecor was able to provide personnel "around the clock" to provide Personal Care Services for Alda, ensuring she received meals and remained safe in her home, until her husband's discharge from hospital.
Client 4
David is a 86 year-old man living in alone in a downtown apartment. His wife died several years ago and his two children, while also in Toronto, are busy with their own families and careers. His physical and mental health are good, but he is becoming increasingly depressed. His children visit at least once a week, but still he feels isolated in the city and desires more stimulation. He had an active business career and used to be more "engaged" in world affairs. Carecor has provided him with a male Companion, who visits him consistently on a weekly basis. Outings are planned to the museum, an Air Show, the church where David used to attend regularly, and to a lecture series at the University. A restaurant meal is always incorporated into the outing. The two have bonded well and the children have noted a change in David's mood. He has more to speak about when he sees his children and looks forward to his weekly excursions.
Client 5
Beth is a 69 year old recently-diagnosed diabetic. She has circulatory problems in her legs, hypertension and high cholesterol. She controls her diabetes with insulin, but is having difficulty with the injections. She has attended Diabetic Education Teaching classes and is learning to modify her diet. At the request of her daughter, Carecor supplemented this teaching with a daily visit by a Registered Nurse for a two-week period. During the course of these visits, the nurse felt that Beth would benefit from the Peer Support Groups offered by the Canadian Diabetic Association. Not only did she benefit from continued learning, but she also enlarged her social network. The nurse also was concerned about signs of neuropathy (or damage to the sensory nerves in the foot) and has made a referral to a specialist for foot care treatments.
