Competent and Compassionate
Living in NYC with an aged mother in Denver is fraught with anxiety, guilt and concern.
Finding a thoughtful, prudent and reliable person to assist my independent mother was
daunting until we met Alissa Schramm. Over the next
three years, she worked with my mother on a wide range of needs, from doctor’s
appointments to identifying other support services. She became our eyes and ears and
alerted us to needs and concerns in making my mother maintain her independence in a safe
and healthy way. Alissa is the careful observer, the gentle reminder and the competent,
compassionate manager. Her valuable contribution served us well and allowed my mother
to maintain her independence with dignity. We recommend her without reservation.
Spiros A.
New York, NY
Broad Base of Knowledge
During the final weeks of a very difficult and confusing illness, Alissa helped me navigate home care, nursing home care and hospice care for my widowed mother. I live in western Pennsylvania and my mother lived on her own in Denver. As an only child, I was the sole bearer of responsibility for my 90-year-old mom.
I turned to Alissa initially to help me sort out what kind of care my rapidly deteriorating mother needed. Alissa identified assisted living possibilities for me to visit, then when my mom was suddenly hospitalized, she checked on her medical care at the hospital and later at the nursing home. She gave me much needed reassurances as to the nursing home that was chosen and the care my mother was receiving.
Alissa has a broad base of knowledge from home care to medications to assisted living and nursing homes to hospice care in the Denver area. She was known and highly regarded by several of the agencies that provided care for my mom.
In this highly emotional time, it was important for me to have someone like Alissa with a broad professional background to turn to as I made what turned out to be end-of-life decisions for my mom.
Denise C.
Pittsburgh, PA
Thoughtful and Meticulous
The first step is the biggest one.
I contacted Alissa in 2009 when I noticed my mom becoming overwhelmed with caring for my father, who has Alzheimer's. While my brothers and I offered help when we could, my mom did the majority of the caretaking. Her health was starting to be affected.
Alissa wrote a very thorough and detailed outline of my dad's health issues, recommendations for short and long term implementation, and even an immediate care plan. She listed several facilities for each of my parents along with financial info that was very beneficial. Having this report really helped inform others members of the family about the progression of my dad's illness.
I have referenced the report many times. I am glad to say my dad is now living at one of the communities recommended by Alissa. His Alzheimer's has progressed, but he is in a safe and caring environment. Last August, my mom moved to a community recommended for her by Alissa. She seems very happy there.
Alissa definitely was very thoughtful and meticulous in her evaluation. I appreciate Alissa's advice and assisting our family in helping care for my parents.
Karin G.
Thornton, CO
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