My name is Susan Shane. My parents have been using the Onyx Home Care for several years now. I am myself a R.N. and due to the numerous challenges my parents face after each having a stroke and one being diagnosed with dementia, I knew I needed an R.N. in addition to caregivers.
My parents desperately wanted to be able to stay in their house as long as possible . In order for them to be able to maintain a safe and healthy routine, I enlisted some caregivers and Onyx Home Care as I needed an R.N.’s expertise to be my eyes. My parents medication alone was complicated and it was important to assess their vital signs on a routine basis so we could avoid a major complication. The nurses that have attended my parents have been professional, kind and have shown them great compassion. Their weekly visit includes filling their medication containers for the week, monitoring their vital signs, checking their mental and physical acuity, their weight and in addition the safety of their surroundings.
For months I had attempted to get my parents to remove the scatter rugs they had all over their house, but to no avail. But when the nurse made the suggestion after one visit, the rugs were removed. The nurses have accompanied them on doctor visits. One nurse even took my Dad to Emergency Room and stayed and sat with my mother so she would not be alone until a family member arrived. Although it looked as if my Dad may be experiencing another stroke or having some TIA’s, the nurse also thought he may have a urinary tract infection, which was the diagnoses. My parents look forward to the nurse visit’s and consider her a friend.
Although my personal preference would have been to move my parents closer to a family member or place them in a more monitored facility, I had to respect their wishes to stay in their own home. Would not have been possible without the Onyx Home Care! The fact that the owner is also a registered nurse, gave me additional comfort and security! She wasn’t just a business owner looking to make a buck!
I adore this agency and have great respect for the service they provide and the quality of the nurses they have sent.