I believe in you or your loved one maintaining a sense of normalcy.
Meet Dakota
From 2020-2025 I worked in an assisted living facility, which left me with more knowledge about our elders and the care they need, than any other job could teach or show me. There was this sense I got from them that living in a facility was not exactly what they wanted, but it was necessary and as their caregiver, I vowed to treat them as any human deserves to be treated in their last years.
In 2024, I decided that I would move out of my single-bed apartment, into a 2-bed apartment, with my biological grandma. As a family, we decided that was the best option for her instead of her living in a facility. This way, she still has some independence and care from a loved-one, but doesn’t have the pressure of a facility’s rigid routines.
Currently, I work in a group home that serves individuals of all needs, but mostly elder needs.
I believe that in-home care is one of the best ways for you or your loved one to have longevity, peace, and tailored routines. My caregiving experience started when I was in high school. My sister and I took care of my loving step-grandmother, Dorothy. She lived in a facility prior to living with us and while she was there, I would help her sort and writer letters, and just keep her company. Once she moved into our home, my sister and I did her ADL’s and provided her with the company she needed. This was my first experience learning how to take care of an elder with a physical disability, doing all of her ADL’s and it has been my life path since.
