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| - My Father has been under the care of Nathan Adelson in-home ALZ Hospice care since 19 January, 2016. When I got the call from my Mom that this was happening, I panicked. "Hospice care" was always synonymous with imminent death to me (not the case with ALZ patients) and I was in PHX with my hubby who is awaiting a heart transplant. Well, while Hospice is not at all a happy word, the care my Father and Mother receive 24/7 is nothing short of inspiring: he is living with dignity, and Mom receives outstanding support as a caregiver.
They had an initial consultation with a caseworker, who ordered all of the necessary supplies to set up my Dad to be comfortable in his own home, which both my parents wanted. Now their caseworker, Kara, and Nurse, Pam, each visit once weekly to order any supplies or meds needed; volunteers check in regularly by phone; and I've personally witnessed an Emergency Nurse come at 1AM, talk to a Dr, and have pain medication delivered to the door within the hour. They've even coordinated with my folks' church to have Nuns administer communion to them weekly.
In July, they facilitated inpatient Respite care for five days - with transportation to and from - so Mom could visit PHX to celebrate a very special occasion, shop, bond, and rest. Mom calls them her "angels" and I must agree. I've been in LV with them since just before New Year's Eve, and though it will be painful to leave them and return to PHX due to separation anxiety, I couldn't imagine better care for them, anywhere.
As we navigate the unfamiliar territory of end-stage Alzheimer's, we are forever grateful for these "Angels" met along the path. It takes a special person to do this type of work, and every single NAH employee or volunteer we have interacted with has been absolutely incredible. Finally, Nathan Adelson is a 501C3 non-profit organization: all of the above and more is free-of-charge to patients; they frequently hold fundraisers in the community, and are worth a look for charitable giving.
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***** my Father passed away recently, peacefully, and with dignity, in his own home. Once again NAH handled everything with grace, support, love, and swiftness. They have our eternal gratitude *****
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