S3: Episode 3- Finding the BEST Home Care Organization HCO

Show notes-Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Gabriela Brown, CSA- Certified Senior Advisor- Referral Agency Owner/Operator of Constant Companions since 2003- Previously worked Hospice Palliative HH - Texas Native Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. - 1. Story (theme) Gabriela started working with seniors since first job as nursing assistant before there was a certification. - 2. Educate -Teaching points- People typically look for home care after a CRISIS like a FALL and out of necessity during the LATE STAGES OF LIFE- Licensing for non-medical HOME CARE is governed by the California Department of Social Services https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/home-care-services to provide assistance with ADLs (Six activities of daily living)- Private pay $40-50/hour Veteran Aid & Attendance and Long Term Care Insurance - The Home Care Services Branch (HCSB)- Home Care Services Bureau ✔️Registered - Franchise or Private may be a factor - Previously minimum wage home care workers now demand more pay for their services - Going rate for homecare $35 $40-50 (split by company who vets home care workers)- 3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://constantcompanions.netWebsite info https://mourningdovemedical.comVideo podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/7dJsZh5DCg0?si=f16UQFNNBn9x1tab#hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #Hope #LateStagesOfLife #RealTalk #HomeCare