How it started?

The Beginning of My Place Home Care

My Place Home Care started because a son watched his mother, a retired nurse, struggle with an illness that took her sight, hearing, balance, ability to speak, and overall willingness to live a happy life.

Facing Diabetes

My mother, Michèle, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at 60. By then, the doctor estimated she had lived with the disease for about 10 years. This delay caused damage to her heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. Her treatment involved diet, medication, and daily sugar level monitoring. Though she lived independently in a condo, her forgetfulness and non-adherence to her medication became evident. She needed constant supervision and care.

The Challenges of Home Care

My mother lived two minutes from me, so I could check on her regularly. However, frequent work travels meant no one was there to look after her. This created concern. After moving away, she faced more stress as she couldn’t visit her grandkids as often. Although we had visits, they were less frequent since she could no longer walk over to our house.

Struggles with Public Home Care

As her health worsened, we turned to public home care. The issue was the constant rotation of personal support workers. Despite assurances of consistency, it rarely happened. With her developing vascular dementia, new caregivers stressed her further. One day, I found a caregiver staring at her phone instead of interacting with my mother. I sent that person away and began exploring retirement homes for better care.

Retirement and Long-Term Care

My mother entered a retirement home but felt increasingly isolated and depressed. Despite staff efforts, she resisted socializing, and her dementia worsened. The retirement home staff were not trained for dementia care, and we only learned of issues too late. Her care level and costs rose, putting strain on her fixed income.

Searching for Long-Term Care

We searched for long-term care facilities, which took nearly two years. Once placed, her care was excellent but impersonal. Each floor had three personal support workers for 20 to 24 patients, making individual care difficult despite the staff’s efforts.

Our Motivation

Visiting her often, I saw her deteriorate. Our conversations were limited to one-word answers, and it broke my heart. She passed away in October 2014. Soon after, I decided to help others stay independent at home for as long as possible. I wanted to ensure no one else faced the same struggles alone. Navigating the healthcare system is challenging. If I had known then what I know now, my mother might have had a happier life and avoided isolation.

Our Commitment

This company is dedicated to her memory and to you. My mother, a nurse by profession and a caring woman, always prioritized others’ needs. Let My Place Home Care ensure your quality of living remains high.

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