While being challenged with physical limitations, our clients love sharing stories of their children, their family, and their history. The very definition of joy for them. These are loving memories that resurrect the self within. We feel so fortunate when they share their stories with us. We consider that a true gift.

The BENEFITS your loved one receives from our Comfort Care-giving services are:

• Sense of human connection
  
• Sense of emotional and mental well being
  
• Sense of physical comfort
  
• Relief from touch deprivation among
  homebound and seniors
  
• Relief from isolation
  
• Decreased depression
  
• Decreased anxiety
  
• Reduction of the agitation associated with memory loss
  
• Helps homebound/elders better manage physical pain
  
• Helps recover from surgery
  
• Improves sleep & mental clarity
  
• Increases cognitive functioning
  
• Improves and helps eliminate patterns of chronic stress
  
• Deep breathing is encouraged
  
• Relaxation response is encouraged

WHAT DOES A HOMEBOUND FRIENDS SESSION LOOK LIKE?
Typically a session lasts for 1 hour.

The first 30 minutes is for uplifting of the spirit, the "visiting" part, sharing conversation, an enjoyable snack, and us listening to our Homebound Friend talk about their life. We find that their stories are quite interesting and they love to tell them! It is a good thing.

The second 30 minutes is for the massage part, physical comfort, soothing and relaxing the body, mind and spirit. This is a quieter time. The power of healing touch is experienced as they listen to their familiar, favorite music playing softly in the background. We apply gentle, soothing touch, enhanced by lovely lotions, allowing the feeling of peace and well being to surface. It is a good thing.

Please note that because most seniors/patients/disabled are not feeling their best and are perhaps aging, recovering from a surgery, an illness or they are not that active nor up to full strength anymore, so this is why we recommend 30 minutes of massage only. You know best of course, so depending on circumstances and the doctor’s orders, we are always negotiable on time.

We customize each session according to our loved ones needs. They can sit and converse about art, or sports or news or tell us their stories and munch too; all while we massage their feet and hands... you get the idea. We bring the preferred treats/eats, music, lovely lotions, massage table (if needed), so there is nothing to worry about.

HOW DO I SCHEDULE A HOMEBOUND FRIENDS SESSION FOR MY LOVED ONE?
Call 480-970-7719. If Patty is in a session, she will personally call you back as soon as she possibly can. Please expect her to ask you some questions about your loved one. She will need to know:

• Name of new Homebound Friend
• Address
• Details of medical condition
• requested area of massage (hands, feet, legs, etc.)
• Physical restrictions (can only sit up, lie down, etc.)
• Favorite topic on conversation
• Favorite simple snack or beverage
• Favorite music
• When would you like visit to take place