Abby Services is a Nurse Registry licensed and overseen by AHCA. We are family-owned and operated and have been helping in-home caregivers find great clients throughout Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Lee County since 1997! We are always looking for CNA’s and HHA’s who are interested in finding clients to assist. We help…
COVID Testing for In-Home Caregivers and Patients
COVID Testing for In-Home Caregivers and Patients A key component in limiting the spread of COVID-19 (and a key component of the Abby Services COVID Care Package) is knowing if you are infected. As frontline healthcare providers, private in-home caregivers should be tested as directed by the Florida Department of Health and the CDC….
Abby Services: Ahead Of The Curve.
ABBY SERVICES: STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE Abby Services has been helping the residents of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and the greater Lee County Area find excellent caregivers since 1996. When we first started we were one of the only services available to seniors and their families to find reliable in-home care. We were…
COVID 19 And Private In-Home Care
As details emerge about COVID 19 caregivers will be tasked with the decision of whether or not they can provide care to infected individuals. The following are CDC recommendations for COVID 19: Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Homes and Residential Communities Update: February 14, 2020 (This guidance provides clarification regarding evaluation for…
Your Private Caregiver and Dialysis
March is National Kidney Month. While In-Home Caregivers working with Abby Services have assisted clients undergoing dialysis, we wanted to first highlight healthy habits to promote kidney health. The following has been adapted from the U.S. Department of Health. Strive for a healthy weight. If you are overweight or obese, losing even a small amount…
Fall Prevention: It’s Important To Maintain Your Independence.
Abby Services is committed to helping the seniors of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Lee County maintain their independence. The following are examples of the In-Home Care provided by the professionals Abby Services: Bathing Dressing Meal-Preparation Ambulation Laundry Grooming Pet Care Light Housekeeping Medication Reminders Much, much, more…. Even with the support of…
Hiring A Housekeeping Service. When “Light Housekeeping” Isn’t Enough.
Abby Services has been helping residents of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and the surrounding area find great caregivers to help them live independently since 1997. While the caregivers who work with Abby Services can do a lot to help seniors live independently, sometimes the seniors we serve need additional help. One area many folks require…
It’s Tax Season, Here’s How A Responsible Nurse Registry Operates.
As any responsible business should operate, we comply with federal tax and Department of Labor requirements. Some unscrupulous or uneducated businesses attempt to mislead consumers and professionals by making false and generalized statements like “Nurse Registries” or “Private Professional In-Home Caregivers” “do not pay Taxes.”
Statements like these are intentionally misleading and are meant to scare consumers and professionals into choosing one business over another. Abby Services does not engage in these dirty tactics to mislead consumers. Abby Services seeks instead to educate patients and their families about their options for In-Home Care as well as other options that may suit their needs.
When do you need In-Home Care?
Choosing to hire an in-home caregiver for an aging parent can be difficult. Recognizing when it is time to call for extra help is important. Taking the first step is typically the smartest way to ensure your parents can safely age in place. With professional care, support, and assistance most individuals can remain safe and independent in their own home for as long as they choose.
Deficiency Free State Survey
Abby Services has the most deficiency-free state surveys in lee county. It’s not easy but worth it!