During a decade of providing care for aging family members, David Bourque received a first-hand look at the responsibilities facing a loved one's primary caregiver. When corporate downsizing left him without a job, he decided it was time to leave corporate life and search for a career that provided a much deeper sense of fulfillment. Through the Internet, David was introduced to Comfort Keepers®, a company dedicated to helping people maintain their independence and remain in their own homes. He was impressed with the company's genuine warmth, and purchased a Comfort Keepers® franchise. Two years later, he purchased his second franchise. We visited recently with David and his wife Renee, and listened as they outlined the services Comfort Keepers® offers;

Comfort Keepers® offers a wide range of companionship, homemaking, and personal care services designed to provide clients with an affordable alternative to a skilled nursing facility, and to remain in their own home. We believe that the first step in this process is to find a compatible match between each client and their caregiver. Once we've performed a free home assessment for a potential client and found a compatible caregiver, we'll work to develop a care plan that incorporates your needs, your wishes, and your preferred schedule. Our caregivers provide quality care ranging from companionship personal care services.

Comfort Keepers® was founded by a Registered Nurse (RN) in Dayton, Ohio in response to patients who were searching for assistance with day-to-day issues, such as having someone stop by the store to get them a gallon of milk, make them a sandwich, take them to their doctors' appointments, or help them clean their house. By offering our clients these types of non-medical in-home services, we not only enrich their lives and enable them to maintain their independence while remaining in their own homes, but Comfort Keepers® has grown to become the second largest home healthcare company in the United States.

All of our caregivers are insured, bonded, covered by Workers' Compensation, and have passed extensive background and Workmans Comp checks. Our caregivers have passed credit checks, criminal background checks, and have an MVR check done on their drivers license. To ensure our caregivers are as knowledgeable as possible, we provide them with continuing education throughout the year, and pay them to attend these training sessions.

Different families choose Comfort Keepers® for different reasons. For some, it's to provide extensive, on-going care for an aging senior. For others, we offer a much needed break or "respite care", such as a night out with a spouse, vacation, or simply a few hours of quiet time. We assist new mothers adjust to home life after the birth of a child, and we provide support for those with Muscular Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy. We're here to help anyone who needs assistance doing the tasks that you and I take for granted.

The Comfort Keepers® family is here to give comfort to your family. Call Comfort Keepers® today, and don't forget to tell them The Advocate sent you!

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