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HOME HEALTH

KIND WORDS FROM HOME HEALTH CARE
HOME HEALTH PATIENTS The Ripples of Transformation means Keeping People Safe and Sound at Home

“…the services provided were the most
helpful. Thank you.” s 10,000 people across the awesome our team is. I can honestly
nation turn 65 each day, say this is one of the best teams I
“…nurse was prompt. Explained matters Aolder adults are enjoying have ever worked with. They are
well. Therapists were on schedule and very longer lives and spending more all rock stars and a true testament
nice.” time with their loved ones. of Samaritas’ Mission and Values. I
see this not only in their interaction
“…very friendly and excellent therapist.”
Seventy percent of adults turning with their patients but how they
“…The therapists were great. I would 65 today will need some form of treat each other.”
always ask for them.” long-term care in their lifetimes,
20 percent will need more than Home Health in itself can be very
“…the therapists five years of care, and 90 percent challenging. It is ever changing and
were so of people want to live and never a “cookie cutter” day.
understanding age in their homes and
and caring. They community. The office staff
went above their multitask to ensure
duties. What The direct care all referrals are
wonderful people workforce is one of addressed and
they are! And such the fastest growing processed swiftly
a blessing.” workforces in the so patient cases are
country. Despite opened within 24
“…super job by all staff. Very friendly and this growth, Michigan hours. They manage
polite.” is facing a dire shortage not only referrals from
of home care workers; in the all sources but assist the entire
“…My nurse was the best. He educated next decade, Michigan will need team to ensure their day goes
me, took care of my questions and helped an estimated 32,000 more direct smoothly. The marketing team
me with my treatment.”
care workers to address the long- seeks out new referrals and spreads
“…I enjoyed my health care providers. term care needs of its rapidly aging the good news of Samaritas around
Each was excellent, kind and caring. population. In rural areas, the the state.
Always on time greeting with a smile. I workforce shortage is especially dire.
felt very comfortable and grateful for their The field staff consists of nursing
service and prayers.” Samaritas Home Health provides and therapy and, says Orlando,
nurses and therapists so seniors “are absolutely amazing!! They
“…thank you for your help and knowledge can get the care they need while go above and beyond every single
with my challenges. You are appreciated.” recuperating and recovering in their day, for every single patient. Their
“…I really liked my nurse. She was open, own homes. work is not always easy and despite
friendly, warm, laughed a lot. I really miss some of the challenges including
her. And my Physical Therapist was great. Angela Orlando, the Administrator all unfavorable weather conditions,
He was friendly, gentle, and answered my of Samaritas Home Health, says, they continually provide excellence
questions.” “I see each and every day how in care.”

Sandy's Service

Sandy began her journey with Samaritas in 1990 serving some of our most vulnerable
citizens with disability support. Sandy says, "Even though we were not born as family,
working hand-and-hand with the people I serve and their families, through struggles
and accomplishments, have made us one. Almost 30 years later, I am still here working
at Scottsville Main Street Group Home with my second family of staff, friends and the
people I serve. Through the years, members of the ‘family’ have come and gone, but the
same sense of love and commitment is still here.”

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