Your Own Home, LLC

About Us

Living in your own home can be the most wonderful thing in the world. It’s where you belong. Sometimes, it can get overwhelming and you’d like someone to help out. Now there is a solution.

Your Own Home, In Home Senior Care, can provide the help and care you need to stay in the comfort and privacy of your home.

Independence

You can maintain your current lifestyle and chose your own surroundings, food, schedule and activities without being a burden. They can be there when friends or family are not available or when they need some free time.

Safety and Security

Companions provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. They are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. We also provide live-in care.

Home Comforts

You can remain in your home and continue to live comfortably without being overwhelmed by daily responsibilities. We can help make your life easier.

Supplemental Support

Whether you are in an assisted or independent living facility, our companions can be there to provide support.
If you are interested in service for your loved ones.

our Own Home, LLC is a Wilmington, DE based company serving PA, DE and MD. It was recently organized as a result of a need in the community for alternatives for aging seniors. While Your Own Home, LLC is an independently owned and managed business, it is a part of a larger national network called Companion Connection Senior Care which is a national membership organization of non medical home care agencies. All members have access to recognized experts in the field of home care, as well as the most current educational resources.

The owner of the organization ,Gina Deney began this business as a result of her own experience trying to manage the care of her aging parents while living states away.

“I quickly came to the realization that there is a huge gap today in living options for seniors. Many are still in good health and want to remain independent yet are beginning to need more support and care as they age. What compounds the situation is that we don’t plan ahead, but first deal with this situation at a time of crisis. I feel strongly that this is a generation that has made major contributions to our society and they have earned the right to age with dignity. “

By putting support plans in place early in the aging process, you can try to manage care at home, in a comfortable environment rather than in an assisted living facility or nursing home. By anticipating the increased needs for support, you will gain the peace of mind that you or your loved ones are well taken care of and in an environment in which they are most comfortable. Additionally this will decrease their fear of the future while maintaining a sense of independence and dignity.

Our caregivers are well trained and carefully screened so that you’ll be able to trust that you are getting the best possible care. In addition we perform criminal , driving and background reference checks on each employee. Most of all they understand that home care is all about the comfort of being in your own surroundings and will go out of their way to provide you the best care in your own home.

Your Own Home, LLC is licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection.

Transportation:

Errands and Doctors Appts

Drive clients to dentist and doctors appointments, pick up eyeglasses, run errands to places like the dry cleaner or post office.

Groceries and Shopping

Accompany client to pick up groceries and assist with shopping for clothes, gifts or whatever the need may be. In addition the companion can perform these tasks for the client so that they don’t have to leave their home if they would rather stay at home.
The companion will frequent client specified stores.

Medicine Pickup

Check medicine needs making sure prescriptions are filled on time, pickup up prescriptions and over the counter medicines as appropriate and requested.

Activities

This includes any social activity such as club meetings, golf, lunch with friends, community or volunteer events. Companions can accompany the client or arrange to drop off and pick up on request.

House Keeping:

Light Housework

Vacuuming, dusting, keeping the house organized, bathroom and kitchen cleanup, emptying trash and making sure it gets picked up. Our companions can work with the client to keep the house in good repair on the inside and outside.

Laundry

Will wash, dry and iron in addition to linen changing and cleaning..
The companion can assist in making sure the client has changed clothes and that the clothes have been regularly cleaned.

Meal Preparation

Companions can prepare meals and assist in making sure the household is stocked with food during the week.. In some instances it can be critical that the companion make sure the senior continues a regular diet and eats healthy meals.

Mail and Bill Management

Perform the often overwhelming task of reviewing mail, separating junk mail from bills and on request make sure that payments are made by the client in a timely fashion.

Companionship/Supervision:

A companion can brighten a senior’s day by sharing a meal, or just providing company to share conversation. In addition the companion provide critical feedback on the senior’s mental and physical behavior as they spend more time with them. Sometimes this is the only person the senior may see all day.

Medication Reminders:

The companion can make sure the client is aware of which medications need to be taken and at what time. In many instances, keeping track of several medications, each on a different schedule can be overwhelming to manage for anyone.

Customized Services:

Every senior has specific needs and companions will make every attempt to provide the care that is requested and necessary for the senior to continue to enjoy living in their own home. The companion will provide feedback on the situation at a family’s request but will respect the privacy of all parties.
The care may be as minimal as 2 hours a day or we can provide live-in care if this is more appropriate. Your Own Home will work with each and every client to insure that the senior gets the best possible care.

How do I talk to my parents,spouse or loved ones about care

Family members are the most likely choice to provide care for a parent, spouse, or a sibling once extra support is needed. Unfortunately, this can sometimes put tremendous strain on their existing relationships. The family member can quickly become overwhelmed by the additional responsibility leading to feelings of resentment. The care receiver can experience guilt and diminished self-worth for shifting this burden onto a loved one. We offer a solution that can benefit both sides in this situation. Before this care can be received in the home however there may be several main obstacles to overcome:

Overcoming resistance to accepting help:

Try to involve your loved one in the decision making process as much as possible. They may still need to feel that they are in control of their own lives and the decision making process. Find out what tasks have become difficult for them and which areas they need help with. Stress that hiring a companion will free you up to spend more “quality” time with your loved ones rather than doing chores and meeting daily demands.

“You are trying to dump me on someone else. I won’t see you anymore if someone else is here. I have to pay someone to take care of me”.

Stress to your loved one that you want to spend time with them, not just do chores for them. Maybe you can’t always be there when support is needed due to your own responsibilities; the caregiver can be there when you can’t. Your loved one will not be losing your support but gaining the additional help of a caregiver.…Your loved one will have more companionship and will be able to have things when they want them not just when it fits into your schedule. The two of you can pick the times you want to spend together doing what you want to do rather than what needs to be done.

It costs too much money/ its not worth it. I just need a little extra help.

Get your loved ones to try it for a trial period so that they can begin to see the benefits. They will start feeling the burden of daily demands start to diminish. Explain that longer term this service will allow them to stay living in their home indefinitely rather than having to be moved into a smaller place or a facility. Finally, we can work with you to show the comparable cost of living in assisted living vs retired housing and other living arrangements available as they get older.

Denial of Aging….One more sign that I’m getting too old.

Often this decision for care is made in time of crisis. This approach will allow you to plan with them what their needs are now and will be later as they continue the aging process. It doesn’t need to be the one thing that signals they are throwing in the towel but rather a chance to continue doing what they enjoy and maintain their independence and standard of living. Isn’t it preferable to manage aging rather than fight it?

What will friends think,

When they see the benefits of what you are getting they will want a caregiver too. They will actually be envious of your care and see it as your loved one taking care of you and providing you with more support rather than taking it away.

I don’t want strangers in my house, what if I don’t like them.

These are trained caregivers from a reputable organization. We will work with you to find a caregiver that will meet your needs. You can hire a caregiver for a minimum of 2 hours to meet your loved ones’ needs.

How do I deal with my guilt.

You can’t live your life, fulfill your own personal responsibilities and be available to meet all the needs of your loved ones. We can provide you with an option that will allow you to do more meaningful things with your loved ones. Hiring a caregiver will eliminate the resentment that you may eventually feel as you spend more and more time providing care. Rather than damage your relationship, you will actually build and improve it. Let us help you.