THE HISTORY OF ROSECARE
I was a Corporate Credit Manager for more than twenty years who suddenly found herself struggling to manage my own aging parents’ declining health. In 2005, my Mother’s diabetes lead her down the path of contracting neuropathy. Then, in 2007, she suffered a series of strokes. That same year, my Father was diagnosed with the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. My parents were adamant about remaining together and preferably in their own home, although they both demanded differing levels of care and assistance. I had their home retrofitted with special equipment and a first floor bathroom to allow for care of Mom at home. I then hired two agencies for in home health care. Between the two agencies, I spent countless hours interviewing and “trying out” caregivers. I couldn’t believe how difficult it was to find dependable, competent, and genuinely concerned people to help. I continued to work at my full time job, while at the same time preparing healthy meals several days per week, grocery shopping, making and attending doctor appointments, working with physical and occupational therapists, Medicare, and managing prescriptions. Over the years, working hand-in-hand with the therapists and caregivers, I learned the correct way to perform patient lifting, patient showering, incontinence care, the monitoring of blood pressure readings and glucose testing, along with numerous other needs of my Mom & Dad.
After my Mother’s third major stroke, enough was enough. I made the decision to become one of my folks’ full time caregivers. I was fortunate to experience the privilege and honor of caring for my Mom full time. My Mom has since passed, and her passing left me with the overwhelming desire and determination to help other seniors’ age with grace and dignity.
Sincerely,
Roseann CHAA
Roseann Hawk CHAA
I was a Corporate Credit Manager for more than twenty years who suddenly found herself struggling to manage my own aging parents’ declining health. In 2005, my Mother’s diabetes lead her down the path of contracting neuropathy. Then, in 2007, she suffered a series of strokes. That same year, my Father was diagnosed with the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. My parents were adamant about remaining together and preferably in their own home, although they both demanded differing levels of care and assistance. I had their home retrofitted with special equipment and a first floor bathroom to allow for care of Mom at home. I then hired two agencies for in home health care. Between the two agencies, I spent countless hours interviewing and “trying out” caregivers. I couldn’t believe how difficult it was to find dependable, competent, and genuinely concerned people to help. I continued to work at my full time job, while at the same time preparing healthy meals several days per week, grocery shopping, making and attending doctor appointments, working with physical and occupational therapists, Medicare, and managing prescriptions. Over the years, working hand-in-hand with the therapists and caregivers, I learned the correct way to perform patient lifting, patient showering, incontinence care, the monitoring of blood pressure readings and glucose testing, along with numerous other needs of my Mom & Dad.
After my Mother’s third major stroke, enough was enough. I made the decision to become one of my folks’ full time caregivers. I was fortunate to experience the privilege and honor of caring for my Mom full time. My Mom has since passed, and her passing left me with the overwhelming desire and determination to help other seniors’ age with grace and dignity.
Sincerely,
Roseann CHAA
Roseann Hawk CHAA