Abby Services supports those struggling with Alzheimers Dementia & the families and loved ones who care for those with Alzheimers Dementia. These brain diseases inflict a toll on caregivers and the loved ones they care for. Until there is a cure Abby Services is there to help those suffering from memory impairment and their loved…
Hurricane season is here. Are you ready?
Although Southwest Florida has been fortunate in recent years during hurricane season the threat of this natural disaster is one that Abby Services encourage all clients to take seriously. Advance preparation can be the key to comfort and survival. In the event of an emergency, Abby Services does all we can…
Comparing the cost of private In-Home Care VS Assisted Living
Here’s a question, “What Does Home Care Really Cost in Comparison to Assisted Living”? Cost is a major factor when considering care options. Staying at home is the first choice for most seniors. However there comes a time in many senior citizens lives where they are unable to safely and effectively care for themselves or…
The ABC’s of Medicare
Recently Tom Strachan, the founder of Abby Services, had to enroll in medicare. You would think that being involved in this line of work that would be a simple task. The fact is that with all of the different plans, options, and exclusions, enrolling in Medicare can be a challenging task. With the…
Who do you talk to when you call Abby Services?
First of all, thank you for thinking of Abby Services. We are honored that you have considered us to help you meet your private care needs. You and your loved ones comfort, safety, and independence are our top priority. Please let us know if there is any way we can be of assistance. I would like to…
Many clients wonder what happens when they call Abby Services………
So after your initial phone call, what’s next? Abby Services helps local residents find the best caregivers at the best price. What is next is really up to you and your family. All care and assistance is provided by private caregivers who meet the strict requirements enforced by The Agency for Healthcare Administration or AHCA….
It costs how much!!?!??!
Met Life publishes a periodic survey listing costs for various services broken down by region. This survey provides national, statewide, and area specific, average daily residency rates in a nursing home, monthly base rates in assisted living communities, hourly rates for home health aide and homemaker services, and daily rates for adult day services as well…
How AHCA safeguards the clients we serve by requiring Health Statements.
AHCA or The Agency For Healthcare Administration, lays out guidelines that are designed to help protect the population we serve. One such example is the requirement of a health statement from a health care professional certifying that an individual is “Free of communicable disease”. The exact verbiage can be found here under FAC59A-18.005(6)….
Abby Services attends the Hope Hospice Conference on Aging
Abby Services was honored to participate in this years “Conference On Aging”. Scott Strachan an RN and administrator of Abby Services attended. Hope HealthCare Services Hosted the 15th annual Southwest Florida Conference on Aging, a multi-disciplinary conference for health care professionals, older adults and family caregivers. The conference offers education on health care, mental health, case…
Updated DOL Ruling
As part of our ongoing commitment to compliance with all state and federal regulations, we at Abby Services wanted to make our clients aware of recent Labor Law changes. The United States Department of Labor released a document titled “Paying Minimum Wage and Overtime to Home Care Workers” on March 30,2016. This document explains…