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“After my surgery, I was so eager to get back home.  But I didn’t come back alone.  Mary was an angel – she came in three times a week to help with bathing and cooking and we formed a really strong bond.  Without her I would never have been able to recover in the comfort of my own home.  Thanks to Still Hopes’ Solutions for Living, I’m right where I want to be.”

Solutions for Living is a resource for strategies and support to keep seniors and others with health or mobility challenges at home.  Solutions for Living is a ministry of Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community located in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Non-medical services are delivered by Personal Care Aides or Certified Nursing Assistants.  These are carefully selected and trained individuals who are employees of Still Hopes, which manages their payment, taxes, scheduling and workers’ compensation.  All providers undergo thorough background screening and are closely supervised.

Reliable Service, Compassionately Delivered

In many cases, remaining at home is a matter of an extra pair of hands.  Some people find that a morning visit for light housecleaning and lunch preparation is all it takes.  For others a reliable individual to handle mowing and trimming makes the difference.

Many family members caring for loved ones at home use our services so they can keep up with their own work and family duties.  Whatever the needs, services are delivered with compassion and caring.

A registered nurse will complete an initial assessment to help plan for and suggest services.  The nurse will review the recommendations with the patient, family members and healthcare providers as needed.

Solutions for Living offers a menu of affordable services on a three-hour minimum.   Service is available 24/7 or as needed and can change as needs change.  Some people require assistance on a long-term basis – others need limited service during an illness or following a hospital stay.

Offerings include but are not limited to:

• Personal Care.  Daily hygiene, medication reminders and caregiver respite.
• Personal shopping.   Shopping for food or other items, prescription pick-ups and other errands.
• Companionship.  Friendly visits and companionship.
• Homemaking.  Meal preparation, laundry/ironing, light cleaning.
• Home maintenance.  Lawn and garden care, repairs, plumbing.
• Relocation service.  Help with packing and making arrangements for a change in residence.
• Emergency communication.  Coordination and monitoring of easy-to-use emergency communication system.
• Transportation.  Rides to shopping, medical and other appointments.
• Other needs.  Please let us know what other needs you may have; we may be able to accommodate those as well.

We respect and support the decision to remain at home.  To learn more about how Solutions for Living can help, contact Elizabeth Nassif at enassif@stillhopes.org