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During my quality assurance visit yesterday, our client's wife and I discussed the care being provided for her husband, and we reviewed the written care plan that is being followed. She stated that "...your caregiver knew what needed to be done and she just did it. She is such a good match for my husband."

A longtime client's son called after his mother passed away to thank Care for Life for all that we did in caring for his mother in recent weeks. He said, "I am very grateful for your services and especially the care provided by Ashley and Latasha."

A new client's family member reports says that things are going very well, and that she is very satisfied with our services. She especially commended Jettica as an awesome caregiver, and stated that she is a great match for her loved one.

A grateful son and his mother appreciate the care she receives.

"We are both satisfied completely. My mother loves Helen and Dee and couldn't be happier."

Mr. Simmons is very pleased with our services, and the dignified care his mom is receiving. He says that his mom is happy and that if she is happy, he is happy!

I am very happy and content with the care I receive from your gifted caregivers.

My loved ones live independently in a Charleston suburb. I trust Care For Life to help us navigate caring for them long distance. I applaud their care managers and advisors for their compassionate and comprehensive approach to my meeting the needs of my elderly loved ones. Their skill in assessing their needs and matching a compatible caregiver to them has been near perfection. They have been a lifeline over the miles to our family at one of the most trying times in our lives.

I had a very pleasant, laughter-filled conversation with one of our long-time homecare clients. She said, "I just adore her. She knows exactly how to take care of me; she turns me just the right way; she gets me situated in my bed just right; she has a good sense of humor, and I feel safe when she's with me. I absolutely love her, the others are very good, but Otis Mae is special."

A dear client shared: "I am doing much better thanks to Donna, she is absolutely wonderful." Her husband, a retired medical provider, echoed his wife's thanks and added, "She is such a great lady and such a huge help."

"Our family would like to say a special thank you to everyone at Care For Life especially the faithful caregivers who each attended Dad with such grace and kindness during his long illness. We are forever grateful."

My grandmother and I are pleased with her caregiver services, in fact, she is receiving great care. She is content and happy and that is what really matters.

A new client's wife called to say that things are going very well with her husband's care. She is more than pleased with our services. She is grateful for community resources for grant assistance that Care For Life provided to her.

Regrettably our mother's health has markedly declined, and she will now be cared for in a nearby hospice. Our family is most thankful for your sincere concern for her and your assistance. We want everyone involved in mother's care to know how much we appreciate their kind and compassionate service, albeit for a brief duration. I will recommend Care For Life's kind, reliable staff going forward.

A new client and his family expressed thanks to our caregiver for his attentiveness and professionalism in the care he provided this week.

They raved about what an excellent match he was for the gentleman. They were also very appreciative of our response to their needs during the weekend.

We are particularly happy with your caregiver, Jettica, because she goes above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you for having such a caring staff. Everyone has been wonderful and professional at the same time.

Quality Assurance call:
The daughter reports that things are going very well with the care for her mother. She is extremely happy with our caregiver and says that she is good for her mother. Charlotte talks to her a lot to keep her mind active which the daughter appreciates very much.

A long time client's son reported today that things are going very well with his father's care. They are both very satisfied with our services. His dad is pleased with our caregivers Delores and Antoinette assistance. He appreciates that we can be reached 24/7.

Miss C says that her dad's caregiver is a great match and that he really likes and enjoys his company. The family is very happy with Care For Life's services.

[Caregiver] Ketrice is a Godsend and a great match.

A family caregiver related that she and her loved one are very happy with our overall services and caregivers. She assures us that her family member is getting great care and is well fed. Much to her delight.

"Dear Ms. Holley, thanks for calling to check on things. Everything is going well with the caregiver Rodney. He is a good fit with my husband. I am very happy with your services."

"Things are going very well with my parents. They are extremely happy with their caregiver who is a 'great fit' for them."

A new client says that she is very appreciative of our services. She is satisfied and pleased with our caregiver and welcomes her back to her home. She added that everyone at Care For Life has been extremely nice and easy to work with.

Thanks Kristin! I know it's only been one day, but the caregiver Latasha's WONDERFUL!! My Mom really liked her, and told her she could come back anytime!! It's a huge relief to my Dad and I.

"Dear Ms. Peters, I called to let you know that your caregivers attending my friend while she is in the hospital have been highly complimented by the nursing staff at Roper Hospital. They reported to me that your caregivers have been cooperative and helpful. Their ongoing presence has made my friend feel much better during her stay.

I am so appreciative that Care For Life is on-board with us. I will go forward with my vacation knowing that your caregivers and care managers will be here in support of my friend while I am away."

Caregiver Dana G. is commended for providing excellent communication to the Care For Life Nurse Care Manager during a visit to the Emergency Room with one of our clients. She followed best practices and policies for the situation at hand including taking the chart and current medications list to the ER. The client is back at home and doing fine with our caregiver attending her.

The client's physician was consulted while she was in the ER. She is very pleased to be working with us at Care For Life with this patient. She has recommended us to others in her practice for care planning and in-home care.

A client's spouse reports that our caregiver Celestine is:
"...very gentle and is a great match for my wife. She was able to anticipate my wife's needs."

A note from Kristin Akins, Nurse Director of Homecare Services and Care Manager:

Just wanted to share that a new client's daughter who has received a respite grant discovered Care For Life through the local Alzheimer's Association provider list. She was eager to speak with us because we were highly recommended by the Alzheimer's Association. Our 16 years of excellence speaks for us in our community.

"I called Care For Life today because they had cared for my loved one several years ago until she moved to live with other family members. I was so pleased with what CFL offered then that I wouldn't consider using any other agency. I am looking forward to having your caregivers renew the caring relationship with my dear spouse."

"Dear Kristin, thank you so much for assigning Kellie as my parents' caregiver! She is perfect. I love her energy. I observed her with my parents and mom in particular. She is wonderful, gentle, patient, caring and loving. And she is on point with the basic house cleaning needs. What i like especially about her is that she cares, its more than a job for her. She is a good match for the folks.

"A client's family member called to say that her sister is smiling again. She's happier and even seems to be putting on a little weight. She is so pleased with these improvements in her sister that have come from the care she receives from Care For Life's gifted caregiver."

"Hi Kristin (Care For Life Nurse Director of Homecare Services). We have been very happy with the care Mom has received from Care for Life. The caregivers who have worked with her have been very respectful of her preferences and very helpful. Thank you. I really enjoyed my short time away with a lot of peace of mind that Mom was doing fine."

"Dear Care For Life: I noted that your staff responded late on a recent Friday afternoon to provide additional care for a family's loved one whom we also serve. Let me be the first to say that your caregiver is excellent. The family members wanted me to also share with you that, 'She [the caregiver] is such a blessing for us'."

"A knowledgeable friend referred me to Care For Life recently. I just want to say that social worker Kerri Moore has been a godsend to me and my mother. With Kerri's guidance, we took the steps to qualify mother for Medicaid assistance and two different grants to help with the cost of in-home care. I have never met a more caring and competent advisor in all my years of my own disability challenges. Hats off to Kerri and to Care For Life for the good you do every day for families. By the way, my mother's caregiver is beyond our expectations and I've already referred a friend!"

"Dear Ms. Peters, I called Care For Life after looking at its website that I found in a Google search for homecare in Charleston. I spoke with Sheryl O'Neal. I felt an immediate connection because she listened first and then gave me a list of suggestions for resources even though my mother lives in SC but outside Care For Life's in-home services area. I ended the conversation by telling Sheryl that I was adding her and Care For Life to my list of angels. Thank you."

"Dear Ms. Peters, I want you to know how very impressed I am by your organization. Your employees are professional, hardworking, and very caring. My patients have been 100% positive in their comments on their experiences with Care For Life. I hope that there is an agency like yours near where my parents live, should they need help in the future. Thank you for providing the services that you do!"

"My aunt is a new client with Care For Life. After even this short time of services, I have to tell you that the house has not been this clean in quite some time, and my aunt is in such a good mood. I can actually go home after work knowing that she is okay. Thank you!"

From Kerri Moore, Licensed Medical Social Worker

A new client called to thank our caregiver for her kindness during overnight shifts during her recent recuperation period. She observed that Debbie was wonderful, caring, and that she felt at ease with her personal assistance. She also stated that when she needs assistance again, she will contact Care for Life, and she will definitely request our caregiver Debbie! Kudos to our Care for Life team.

Mrs. Connie Brady, Practice Manager of a Roper affiliated physician's office, reported to our nurse care manager:

"Your caregiver and the patient I referred to you have developed a very trusting relationship in a remarkably short time. The client was initially very resistant to care in her home. She now thinks highly of the caregiver, and she is so happy she's there. Kudos to Care For Life's team!"

"I have been so impressed with the helpful resources provided to me by Sheryl O'Neal over the last several years. She listens and responds with wisdom and consolation for my struggles and provides practical suggestions for me to try with my parent who is in assisted living. Just knowing I can call her makes such a difference. Thank goodness my employer has Care For Life on-board to provide the eldercare expertise I have needed."

"Our family wishes to thank everyone who worked with our dad. Your exceptional caregivers did so much for him to keep him comfortable. We are very appreciative and thankful for their help. We'd also like to thank the ladies in the office who were so very helpful and easy to work with also."

"Had to let Care For Life know that your caregiver has an excellent way with my father. She seems to know his needs and meets them with grace and dignity. It means so much at this time."

"I would like to tell you how much your caregiver has meant to me. I look forward to her coming, and she helps me so much. I am so pleased. Thank you."

"Dear Ms. Peters: Our family is in an outlying area of Charleston County. We are so pleased that your company serves where we live. We are receiving care for my father which exceeds our expectations. We know our mother will benefit by having assistance for daily activities with Dad. Kerri's expertise was and will be very helpful to our planning as we go forward."

In appreciation: A local geriatrician remarked to our Director of Homecare Services, Kristin Akin, how attentively and with excellence our caregiver conducted herself with his patient/our client during a recent office visit. A favorable assessment from a medical provider is a very high compliment. A special thank you was presented to this outstanding caregiver during an in-service training event. Care For Life esteems our caregivers who serve clients with dignity and compassion combined with honed skills and experience.

"Sheryl provides caring and insightful options along with professional resources to individuals and their families. She strives to coordinate resources and develop action plans that allow the elderly and those with health concerns manage their daily lives and responsibilities in their homes and with dignity."

"My wife and I are very happy with the help your nurse provides in her weekly care visits. She helps us stay on track, and we look forward to seeing her. Also, your caregiver is good company. She anticipates our needs and is willing to help in any way we ask her. Our doctor referred us to your company, and we tell him how helpful your staff has been when we see him. Your grateful clients."

"Sheryl, I never really understood the meaning of eldercare advisor until I called your office and you helped me so much in a matter of about fifteen minutes just talking with you. I'm so glad I found the website and made Care For Life my first call. I live out of state and someone I help care for lives along the coast in SC, but not in your tri-county area. You provided me the name of a certified care manager closer to my friend who needs help. I will always be glad that I had the opportunity to speak with you. Happy Thanksgiving! Best regards, and thank you again."

A client's son called to commend our compassionate caregiver in her extra help with the family's move.

"She has been extremely helpful, willing to do whatever was needed with packing and other tasks all with a very pleasant attitude." He said, "Thank you so much, I could not have accomplished this without her help."

"My caregiver from your company is beautiful and a good worker. I appreciate having her with me to help me."

"The Care For Life caregiver deserves high praise for her caring ways with my mother. My family has been pleased to have your caregivers during other times of need. We will call again. Maybe we can get the same wonderful caregiver to join us again."

"Your third shift caregiver with my mother is AMAZING with her. She is alert, attentive, and just amazing in the way her personality meshes with my mom."

"Dear Ms. Peters: I am writing to commend your employee whom I have observed caring for an elderly lady to whom I provide home health medical services. Your caregiver is attentive, knowledgeable, caring, smart, and she is providing excellent care to your wonderful client."

"I am a busy professional with many pressing demands upon my time. I have been working and trying to care for my husband and father in our home. Each has healthcare issues. At my father's doctor's suggestion, I called Care For Life seeking help for my father's daily needs. The staff at Care For Life is excellent, and I had an immediate comfort level with Sheryl and your nurse care manager, Kristin. I just have to say that since we have had your caregiver coming into our home, ALL of us are doing so much better. My father really likes his caregiver!"

"I just wanted to let you know at Care For Life that your caregiver is doing a great job with my mother. She is wonderful, very sweet, friendly, uses her time well."

"Dear Kristen, (Care For Life Nurse, Geriatric Care Manager)

Thank you very much for all your help yesterday with my Dad. My Mom said that you were so good with him!!! She said, "Kristen is so sweet and she knew just how to handle him." She said that my Dad seemed to like you as well. I could tell that she was more at ease after you had been there. Again, thanks for your help!! It means a lot to me to know that she has someone like you to lean on."

"Just writing to say that our mother has settled into her new assisted living apartment and is doing fine. We want to thank Care For Life for all of the support and help Mom and our family has received. Although we will not require services any longer, we will always refer friends and family to your wonderful company."

"Your caregiver's kindness is an answer to my prayers."

"The caregiver that assists me "is the BEST!" Thanks."

"After months of homecare, your gracious caregiver helped my client prepare for her move to a residential facility. Her patience and help made the move go more smoothly than I could have imagined. My client and I thank you."

"As a medical professional, I couldn't be more pleased with the care my mother is receiving at home. Your caregiver is doing a great job. I will tell my colleagues and patients about Care For Life. Sincere thanks."

"To be honest, I was very reluctant to have someone come into my home to assist me. After the nurse came to interview with me, I felt comfortable to give it a try. After several weeks, I have adjusted well, and I am happy to say that I am receiving the quality service from Care For Life one would expect because the caregivers have good personalities, compassion, understanding, and they are wonderful workers."

"My family and I could not have been more pleased with your services, and most of all, the caregivers. The assessment by your nurse in my home was very reassuring that I was dealing with a company of caring professionals. My caregiver always tried to find things to do for me. The cost was well worth the service. I would not hesitate to call again and to recommend your services to my friends."

"Care For Life has gone above and beyond, and I am more than satisfied with my [adult] son's care. Your caregivers meet the criteria for dependable, quality care, and I have some respite finally."

"A job well done - My husband is receiving the quality of care we were expecting from Care For Life. In fact, he has improved so much, we will be needing fewer hours with your caregiver this week. This is meant as a real compliment to how well your caregiver has done her job. Thanks."

I know that my family's situation is very difficult. My parents love the two caregivers from Care For Life. They do a very good job. I know I can call Care For Life anytime with questions or concerns. I am very satisfied with the care my family is receiving."

(Reported in Quality Assurance Check by Care For Life)

"I very much enjoy speaking with Delores (our Care For Life receptionist) on the phone. Delores lifts me up when I have the time to talk with her a few minutes."

(And, that is why we call Delores the "voice" of Care For Life!)

Care For Life is providing care for my father. I can see why his doctor suggested I call your company. He is receiving the high quality of compassionate care I expected. I am very, very pleased, and I feel comfortable when I leave him with your caregiver in his home.

"Thank you very much for your assistance to my parents during all of the ups and downs of the past three often difficult years. Please convey the heartfelt thanks of our entire family to all of the caregivers from Care For Life who have helped us to allow my parent to remain as independent as possible during this time."

"My Mother is now in hospice cae at the end stage of life. I want to express my thanks for Care for Life's assistance, especially to caregiver Vanessa J. for her compassionate care. My Mother recently expressed her appreciation for Vanessa's care. Thank you all."

"Care For Life had taken wonderful care of my mother before she died. When we decided to move my dad in with us, we remembered the great relationship with Care For Life and the good caregivers, and the receptionist Delores' caring responses on the phone. The decision to choose Care For Life to help with dad's needs is an easy one to make."

Ms. Peters, [I] wanted to thank everyone - especially Kristin, our care manager, and Joequetta, our caregiver, for their kindness and support to me and my wife during this emotional decision to place my wife in an assisted residence. This is so hard to do. I know if it doesn't work out, I can always call Care For Life to come back to help me. Thank you.

"Care For Life has a jewel of a caregiver in Tammy B. Tammy gave me some good pointers on how to care for my husband). She is confident, kind and an easy person to talk to; she's awesome! Thank all of you at Care For Life!"

"I have concerns about my mother's behaviors at times due to severe dementia. Your caregiver is great with her! My mother thinks she is having a party when your caregivers arrive. I need to travel for my job, and I am so glad to know that your nurses can provide care management for my mom. I know I will have greater peace of mind knowing a nursing professional is monitoring my mom while I am away. I can't thank you enough for all you do."

"Care For Life is 'over the top wonderful'. I am really impressed with your services, and I will recommend to others. I have no worries leaving the country with Care For Life helping my mother."

"Calling Care For Life was the best thing I've done today. I found contact information on the Trident Health System's website in its Resource Directory. Even though I am in the medical field, I didn't know where I should start. I knew there had to be someone with the answers I'm seeking. I had gotten completely frustrated after two hours of calling nursing homes and other agencies. Within 15 minutes, Sheryl O'Neal gave me three key steps to get me started towards moving my mother from another state. I know she will offer more help along the way also. Thanks Sheryl for listening, and thanks to Care For Life for being there."

"After her father passed away, a daughter raved about the Care For Life caregiver and requested that "whatever you do just keep her with her mother". The daughter added that the caregiver has gone above and beyond expectations. She said, "the caregiver has been 'a Godsend' for her mother."

"My husband and I have been using your service since Dec. 2008, for his mother's care two days a week. We couldn't ask for better service. Kudos to Sheryl O'Neal and your other staff who are excellent and easy to work with. We had used two other services before yours and were not happy with the service they provided. When I found out about Care for Life through my employer, I thought I'd give Care For Life a try, and I am SO GLAD I DID!!"

"A local Hospice referred me to Care For Life because you are "the best in town". I requested additional services since the caregiver did such a good job the first day. Thank you for your very immediate response to my urgent call."

Thank you again for all that you and your team are doing to help our family. We greatly appreciate your creating a special schedule…we couldn't be more pleased with everything you've done.

“ On behalf of my family, I want to thank you and your staff for the excellent service given to my father. Your caregiver truly became a family member. My father adored her, as we all do. She remains the most caring person I have ever encountered.”

“ My wife, Lucy, and I want to express our sincere gratitude for the people and services of Care For Life. Your care for Lucy's parents in the recent months provided them some much needed assistance. Living some 350 miles away, this also gave us much peace of mind."

...Please convey our appreciation and gratitude to all of the team who cared for them.”