The most attractive quality one can have is empathy. I have discovered that those that lived a life of service whether they are veterans, grandma’s or grandpa’s, are oftentimes left alone with no one to care for them.
My mother’s Lupus diagnosis had me in denial for quite some time. I became her phone advocate. I was there to listen and to encourage her in times of her flare-ups, pain, and mood changes. She often told me that she is only allowed so many sticks to pull from a cup in n a day. When her sticks were gone and no energy to pull from, she then needed to rest. Sometimes resting would be days on end due to uncontrollable flares. And what that means is unfinished housework would need to wait for another day. Often a person who consistently goes above and beyond to assist others is powerless to assist themselves when the need arises. I deeply understand the meaning of ‘warrior’ through her testimony. I found it difficult to watch her perform tasks that required a physically healthy body to perform those tasks.
My grandma, who was also a caregiver to church family most of my life, was also diagnosed during this season of life with Dementia some years after my mother’s Lupus diagnosis. With both of my loved ones vulnerable, I never thought that by me taking care of my immediate family would leave me feeling helpless and guilt because I could not take care of the ones I loved because we lived states apart.
Cordial Heart’s Homecare was inspired by the vision of stepping in to help someone’s parents, grandparents, or child and to care for them as my own. Eventually we were able to find my grandmother caregivers, and I’m still working on convincing my mother she needs extra support around the home. I have dedicated my career to support individuals with disabilities so being able to also support those that are elderly is a bonus and has great meaning to me.
As the agency owner, I hold a M. Ed. in Special Education and I consider it an honor to be able to spend most days helping children with disabilities such as Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairments, and Autism thrive in an educational setting for the last 12 years.
Cordial Heart’s Homecare employees are caring individuals with various backgrounds from working with children, working in hospitals, and nursing homes. Our robust experience allows us to service all individuals with disabilities whether young or old.
I’m a noteworthy person who will be willing to listen to your needs and give you the finest care possible. Allow us to provide loving and supportive care in the comfort of wherever you call home.
Cordially Yours
Mrs. Reinal Salako, CEO