Служба Masonicare обеспечивает профессиональную медицинскую помощь на дому в Коннектикуте

Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Masonicare and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Masonicare, visit masonicare.org. As folks get older, many of them wonder who will be left to take care of them. What if we told you there was a way for people to receive top-quality nursing care without moving into a long-term care facility? Masonicare does that for patients across Connecticut. For Tom Benoit of Mystic, home is more than an address. It’s where he knows every room, every step, and every routine. After a serious fall that led to hospital stays and a rehab facility, Tom knew exactly where he wanted to recover long term. “I would much rather be home,” he said. “Being home is so much easier, so much more comfortable. You know your surroundings. You know what you can, where you can go, and what you can do at your own time frame.” For the past 11.5 years, Masonicare has helped make that possible for Tom and his late wife, Carol, through its Home Health program. Nurses, therapists and aides visit Tom regularly, monitoring his recovery from broken ribs, vertebrae injuries and a prior mini stroke, all while he stays in the place he loves most. “They’re very professional, efficient, easy to get a hold of, and it makes life a whole lot easier having someone concerned about your welfare in your own home,” Tom said. “Our number one concern at Masonicare is making sure that the patient is safe in the home,” explained Julie Kozak, RN, who first met Tom as he began his journey with Masonicare. Kozak helps new patients stabilize at home, review medications and connect with a case manager nurse for ongoing visits. “Our whole goal with home care is to keep them in the home. We are a 24/7 service,” Kozak said. Associate Executive Director of Home Health Helena Vieira and Clinical Manager for Home Care Bonnie McCarthy say that for many people leaving the hospital, there’s now another option. “We provide home health services in the home, skilled nursing and therapy services,” Vieira said. “So, if you come out of the hospital, you don’t need to go into a rehabilitation center anymore. You don’t need to go to a nursing home because we can provide that care in your home.” The team focuses on safety and independence, from medication management to bathroom and mobility support. Depending on needs, services can include nursing, physical and occupational therapy, home health aides for bathing and laundry, and private duty help with grocery shopping, medication pickups and light housekeeping. Masonicare Home Health serves most of Connecticut, with offices in Wallingford, Norwich and Glastonbury. To learn more about care at home, visit masonicare.org.