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Despite tons of hands-on family involvement (or perhaps because of it) we witnessed a decline in Mom’s sense of contentment; which after additional consideration we determined was never very high to begin with. Discussions with facility staff yielded little actionable info, and heaps of new frustrations.

Our lawyer recommended Independent You to help us to objectively cut through the fog of subjectivity. They got involved and immediately and offered recommendations we would have only arrived at after months or years on our own. Once we identified the new path forward, Independent You was with us at every step as we navigated financial, medical and logistical issues.

Ultimately, we accomplished Mom’s change of facility without disruption and her improved sense of contentment was immediate. Independent You’s advice and support had been crucial getting us to this point, and we will rely on them in future to ensure that Mom’s care continues to align with her needs.

— Mark S.Herndon, VA

I am writing this letter as a ‘thank you’ to both Sonya and Diana for their great care and kindness in overseeing the well-being of my sister. Living so far away in Florida, I am dependent upon these ladies for her safety and health care.

Diana is a true blessing, as she not only takes great care of my sister, but makes sure to continually contact me either by phone or text throughout the day. I get daily vitals from her, as well as her informing me of any changes in behavior, or concerns about her medical well-being. Every two weeks, Diana has to leave for a few days and another aide comes in. While the caretaker is always good and I am always satisfied with the care, Barb is always so happy and excited when she knows Diana is returning. Diana spends time talking with her throughout the day in addition to caring for her, which makes my sister feel like she has a companion with her. Diana has great judgement and knows when to get or ask for help. Due to the Cancer, my sister is often ‘out of sorts’, but Diana always stays calm and has a great understanding and great compassion for her. She is truly a blessing for me.

In addition, Sonya has been there every step of the way to help out whenever possible. She has picked up meds for my sister when my sister or my niece cannot get to the pharmacy, and checks in on her and prepares the meds no matter how many visits she has to make due to the many changes in medication. She has also been a calming factor whenever she is there and my sister is in a confused state or upset. In addition, she has made several great recommendations for safety such as a bar for the shower or a doorknob handle that would prevent my sister from leaving the house on her own. My niece and I are so grateful for all Sonya’s assistance … at all hours of the day.

Both of these ladies are examples of what true healthcare should look like. When you are looking for the best solution for care of a loved one….this is it! Being so far away, I always feel like my sister is in good hands and has the best care possible at this time in her life. For both these ladies….their great care and compassion, I am truly grateful!

— Nancy P.Fairfax, VA

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Independent You for the superlative care you provided for Mom over the past few years. We started out with just a couple of afternoons of companionship, with Mom insisting that she “didn’t need anyone” and then not wanting the caregiver to leave at the end of her shift. Over the next few years, we moved to full-time daytime care and then to round the clock care as Mom aged. We also stepped up from companionship to light nursing care. When Mom needed hospice services in the last few weeks of her life, Independent You’s nurses and caregivers worked seamlessly with Capital Caring to ensure that Mom was comfortable and well-cared for at home, as she wanted.

I couldn’t have asked for more and in fact Independent You always went above and beyond. We felt that we were part of the IY family. IY’s caregivers weathered power outages with Mom, doctor’s appointments and much more. They shared stories, took her to church and to concerts, and just out and about. Mom’s quality of life was very good, largely due to IY. She was close to 97 when she passed away, peacefully at home, as she wanted.

— Mary Saunders (daughter of Kitty Howard)McLean, VA

“Thanks for all your assistance over the years. Although Mom was a tough nut – your agency was by far the best we’ve ever used. The quality of workers far surpassed the others we tried.”

— M. BakerFairfax, VA

The caregiver is always friendly and easy to communicate with. She and my mother have developed a very good relationship. My mother looks forward to the caregiver’s visits.

— D. WilsonChantilly, VA

Dear Joanne,
How to thank you for being so kind to my mother? Your help has meant so much…..it was wonderful to meet you in person and so good to visit.

Warm Regards,

— C. Ellis

We had the very good fortune of finding Independent You along with Mary Beth and her team when our dear Aunt needed additional help at home. Their professionalism, courtesy and truly kind manner made the transition so much easier. It was like having family at home to help out. They consistently go above and beyond to meet your loved one’s individual needs, making their days more enjoyable and comfortable, while providing our family with total peace of mind. I highly recommend Independent You to anyone who is seeking the best care for their loved one.

— P. StraubelArlington, VA

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