These unprecedented times call for creative solutions for aging loved ones. Melissa Waller, owner of Golden Hours Senior Services, says, “Families may be fearful of placing loved ones in assisted living facilities. There are people who haven’t seen their parents in months. Many senior service sites and day programs have suspended operations, and the long term ramifications are serious. Isolation and feelings of hopelessness can do more to undermine health and well-being than any physical condition, so how do we address senior needs in a post-Covid world?”

Golden Hours Senior Services has a practical solution. They offer adult day care services in the home, with customized services tailored to your senior’s needs. Their caregivers can prepare meals, play games, read aloud, sing, initiate pleasant conversations, and take the senior on an outing, all of which help keep seniors engaged and reassured.

Concierge Solutions “This is what sets us apart from other agencies,” says Melissa. “We have standard home care services such as housekeeping, bathing, changing linens but we also offer personalized Concierge Services. That can include transportation to medical appointments and recreational activities, even day trips out of town. A senior may not need help with dressing or bathing, but they could benefit from a companion that can provide human connection. Keeping things positive and uplifting is so important.”

Peace of Mind Golden Hours also offers “periodic contact services” for families who live elsewhere but have aged parents or other family members here in Effingham. Melissa says, “You may be in Atlanta or further away, but mom is here. You need someone to go by once or twice a week to see what she needs and make sure she’s okay. We check on mom, make sure all is well, and report back to you. That kind of reassurance is priceless, and we want to help families during this crisis.”

Consultation is free of charge, and care plans are customized to meet the specific needs and interests of the client.