Companion Transportation Services

Companion Transportation Services Companion Transportation Services is available for the elderly or others in need who are unable to t Services are provided by a licensed medical social worker.

Companion Transportation Services is available to the elderly and others in need who are unable to transport themselves locally, be it medical appointments, shopping, social engagements, etc. The driver will stay with the client from the time of pick up until the time of return and provide assistance during the service time. With these credentials, the driver will also be attuned to any psychosoci

al or medical issues that might arise and apprise the appropriate family members. Please contact Judy Harris at [email protected] or 847-477-1839 for more information. MEET JUDY HARRIS:
Judy is a licensed social worker (LSW) with a multitude of experience in medical and geriatric health and care facilities. She has worked in acute care, long term care as well as independent and assisted care living facilities. She has also volunteered as a community outreach advocate connecting with nursing home residents who are isolated from family and the community at large. The settings she has worked in have advanced her compassion for the needs of the elderly and of all populations of medically needy individuals. Aside from her professional life, Judy's passion is the rescue of homeless and needy shelter dogs. She enjoys spending time with her 2 comical rescue beagles. Judy and her husband always look forward to their visits from their grandson and spending time with their daughters and their families.

10/01/2019

Bringing aging parents to your home can change your family structure, which is a challenge for even the healthiest family system.

02/17/2019

As the popularity of home health care grows, so does the desire of many families to see workers with more, specialized training. A number of home health care agencies now offer additional training, though questions remain about how much is enough.

11/27/2018

The duo who brought the patients the surprise puppies wanted them to know they're loved – especially during the holidays

11/26/2018

According to a new study from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, family and friends are assuming more of the responsibility of caring for the nation's growing senior population, often at the expense of their own personal and professional lives.

07/21/2018

Seniors who feel they’re being rushed out of the hospital can file an appeal to halt the process but they need to act fast.

05/30/2018

Validates my belief in animal assisted therapy.

This is an issue increasing numbers of families are dealing with.
12/11/2017

This is an issue increasing numbers of families are dealing with.

As more and more baby boomers cross the threshold into old age, members of the Me Generation are confronting a growing problem: Who will take care of them when they can no longer care for themselves?

Another novel idea to exercise your brain active and keep it active.
09/25/2017

Another novel idea to exercise your brain active and keep it active.

One of the newest programs to be put into action at Silverado Aspen Park Memory Care Community is the American Sign Language program...

09/10/2017

"Results indicate that the intervention improves some aspects of social functioning for children with autism spectrum disorder."

This is the most ridiculous thing in my opinion, that there is even a distinction in overnight stays at hospitals, some ...
03/25/2017

This is the most ridiculous thing in my opinion, that there is even a distinction in overnight stays at hospitals, some being observation as opposed to being considered admitted status. Many of us are approaching Medicare age. It is essential that you always clarify what status you are being kept as when hospitalized.

Not being officially admitted — a status known as observation care — can have financial consequences for beneficiaries, and patients had often...

Good information.
03/22/2017

Good information.

TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky talks about the tough topic of where parents should live as they age. She goes through the pros and cons of aging in place at home, joining communities that transition step by step from assisted living to nursing care, or moving in with family members.

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Companion Transportation Services is available to the elderly and others in need who are unable to transport themselves locally, be it medical appointments, shopping, social engagements, etc. The driver will stay with the client from the time of pick up until the time of return and provide assistance during the service time. Services are provided by a licensed medical social worker. With these credentials, the driver will also be attuned to any psychosocial or medical issues that might arise and apprise the appropriate family members. Please contact Judy Harris at [email protected] or 847-477-1839 for more information. MEET JUDY HARRIS: Judy is a social worker with a multitude of experience in medical and geriatric health and care facilities. She has worked in acute care, long term care as well as independent and assisted care living facilities. She has also volunteered as a community outreach advocate connecting with nursing home residents who are isolated from family and the community at large. The settings she has worked in have advanced her compassion for the needs of the elderly and of all populations of medically needy individuals. Aside from her professional life, Judy's passion is the rescue of homeless and needy shelter dogs. She enjoys spending time with her 2 comical rescue beagles. Judy and her husband always look forward to their visits from their grandsons and spending time with their daughters and their families.