We started out scheduling just a few hours a week to help get mom to the store and out for lunch on occasion. The caregiver was a godsend - fun, resourceful, truly caring. She communicated after each visit, sharing all kinds of relevant details that helped 2 of us who are out of town stay fully informed. Over time mom’s needs changed, and we struggled to balance our desire to support her wish to stay independent with concerns about her safety. We then learned what a great trouble-shooting resource comfort keepers is. Melanie educated us on a variety of tools and services we hadn’t known existed, ranging from meal delivery to fall-sensing monitors to the GrandPad service (a secure alternative to internet access, with easy-to-use phone, family photo-sharing, games, etc.). Comfort Keepers Traverse City have been a huge help - we have been so fortunate to have them as part of our team!

I don't have to worry about my Mom while I'm gone. The nurse comes once a week to check my Mom and my Comfort Keeper comes 5 days a week to help me and to care for my Mom.