Wellness is an active process of becoming “aware” of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. In the words of the National Wellness Institute, Wellness is "...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
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It’s Personal
Tim and Gina, the owners, have been through what you’re likely going through right now – researching and finding the best options for an aging loved one. We are personally involved with every family we are taking care of and a lot of our care stems for the love and care of our own parents.
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It Takes A Village
Living well at home is more than a great caregiver. Taking care of a loved one a home involves forming a circle of support. The circle of support forms around the senior with resources that can help in areas of living not just health related but in other important facets of life a loved one may need help with such as finances, home repair, home upkeep and organization, insurance etc.
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Exceptional Care (4.96 out of 5 stars)
Read what senior care experts and gerontology physicians say about Aware Senior Care and our exceptional caregivers.
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Does your loved one need help?
You and you loved one can use some help at home but how much and where do you start?
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Does Your Loved One Need Help?
Understand how accepting some in-home care can prolong and extend a senior’s independence. We can help your loved one with any of their daily life needs.
How Can We Help?
We can assist your loved one for a few hours a day or week, or provide live-in 24 hour care. Our caregivers provide exactly the in-home care services you need.
Why Choose Aware Senior Care?
We have over 30 years of RN gerontology care and our own personal care experience with our parents. Let us become part of your family home care team.
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Evaluate
We do a lot of listening to understand the current situation. The core question is how can we help you? (or how can we help your Mom and/or Dad?). After listening to your assessment, we will ask specific questions about all aspects of activities of daily living to get the best overall picture we can over the phone. To help you decide whether or not there are concerns that need to be addressed, click here and take our short “Living Well at Home Assessment” worksheet. It will help you form a picture of your needs and whether some assistance in the home can help.
Assessment
A registered nurse conducts an in‐depth assessment for each client to determine what services are needed, and to identify risks in the home. The client’s daily routines, medical history, health status, memory issues, safety concerns and emotional well‐being are all considered during this process. A customized Plan of Care is developed from this information. Click here to send us an electronic Service Inquiry request for us to review before contacting you.
Plan of Care
With the information from the assessment and input from the client and loved ones, a plan of care is developed. The plan outlines tasks and a schedule for services the client will receive. Our caregiver’s first visit will begin with a review of this plan with the client, family, agency supervisor and the caregiver.
Companion Care
- Light Housekeeping (Dusting, Vacuuming, Cleaning kitchen, Organizing closets, Changing linens, light laundry and ironing
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Companionship (Conversation, Reading together, Games and puzzles, Arts and crafts, Watching TV)
- Pet Care
- Monitoring activities such as medication reminders, bathing, grooming and dressing
- Transportation (medical appointments, family events, etc.)
Personal Care
- Bathing assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Assistance with transfers
- Live-in assistance
- Sleep-over services
- Respite care
Medication Management service is focused on helping seniors take their medications safely and on time.
Services provided by a Registered Nurse include:
- Review all current medications with the client and create an easy to read list.
- Send the medication list to primary physician for review.
- Organize 2 weeks of medications using two 7-day PillPacks
- Provide list of contents in each area of the PillPack
- Contact pharmacy and/or physician for refills assuring medications are on hand
Welcome Home Services will take the worry out of who will be there to help you or your loved one. Our compassionate, highly trained caregivers provide services tailored to meet your needs until your back on your feet.
Welcome Homer Services include:
- RN Visit to review medications
- Transportation home, if requested
- Light housekeeping
- Laundry and linen changes
- Tidying kitchen and bathroom
- Grocery shopping
- Meal preparation
- Medication pick-up and reminders
- Companionship
The Welcome Home Services package consists of a FREE Assessment and services up to six hours. Our caregivers are also available for additional visits, if requested.
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Gina Murray
Founder and Director A registered nurse and a graduate of the Villanova University School of Nursing, Gina has spent more than 30 years in the field of gerontology. She spent over 15 years at one of the top skilled nursing facilities in our region. Learn More >
Tim Murray
Founder and President Managing the business aspects of Aware Senior Care, Tim is an alumnus of the Villanova University School of Engineering. He served our country as a U.S. Navy Submarine Officer, and spent much of his career as an executive in the technology industry. Learn More >Latest Posts – View All Posts »
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Live Well(ness) at Home
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Good Nutrition Should Be a Part of Successful Aging In Place
Eating well is a vital part of staying independent as a senior. Learn how you or a loved one can put together a nutrition plan that works best for you!
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GoCary Transportation
GoCary is a wonderful door-to-door transportation service. Think of it as Uber that is tailored to seniors.
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Organize your loved one's information before a crisis hits.
This article from The Dallas Morning News is excellent. It provides good advice to caregivers and/or power of attorneys who are responsible for the care of a family member.
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VA Aid and Attendance
This is a short and sweet summary of the qualifications for aid and attendance.
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Downsizing, dream homes in retirement
For most of us downsizing and moving as we age is inevitable event. It can be a pleasant and rewarding experience if proactively planned with the help of professionals or an absolute disaster when done hastily. This Blog is dedicated to this topic with personal advice based on our own experiences and advice from professionals in our circle of support (Senior Move Managers, Relocation Experts, Geriatric Care Advocates, and Realtors etc.)
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How to Spot Subtle Changes in Seniors that Indicate Big Problems
July is the month of fireworks and patriotism. It’s the month of cookouts and our country’s birth. It can also mean loneliness and isolation in the lives of our seniors in the community.
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RE: "How my mom’s furniture helped give a family a new life in America"
Tim's response to a recent article in the Raleigh News & Observer where the author downsizes his mother's home, details the mother's response, and tells the reader what he learned in the process and what he would have done differently.
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Testimonials – View All Testimonials »
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I have known and worked with Gina Murray for twenty years. Ten years in long term care and ten years with Hospice of Wake County (now Transitions), and now as managing a senior care home service. I have always found her to be the essence of excellent nursing care. She has a broad understanding of geriatrics, both in the natural aging process, as well as the chronic disease states that produce disability. I am most impressed by her ability to handle difficult situations and instill confidence in patients and families that all problems will be dealt with and handled in the best way possible. I continue to rely on her to help in the care of my patients and continue to ask her to do the impossible, which she never fails to accomplish.
James S. Parsons MD, Geriatrics, Raleigh NC
11-Mar-2015 -
Tasha is doing a great job working with Jane. I look forward to continuing our relationship with Tasha. Aware Senior Care has been very helpful in providing experienced and competent caregivers to take of my wife. They have worked with me to try to find a schedule that works for our situation and they have been very flexible as we have tried to figure out the best caregiver for Jane.Keith O
22-Jul-2015 -
We needed a service to sit with Dad overnight and Aware Care was able to provide someone very quickly. Once we contacted Aware, we didn't have to worry about much after that.Simon G.
10-Jun-2015 -
Aware Senior Care has done a great job providing the extra social resources necessary to keep my mom active.Mary Ann M.
08-Jun-2015 -
“Gina Murray, co-owner of Aware Senior Care, has always had a strong clinical background when it comes to geriatric long term care. With her clinical competency as an RN, along with several years of experience in skilled nursing and hospice care, Gina is extremely knowledgeable in providing quality care for your loved one. She is delightful to work with and compassionate to both the family and patient's needs.”Jamie Salamanca, Admissions Director, The Oaks at Whitaker Glen - Mayview
15-Apr-2015 -
I am most impressed with the service and have recommended you to several of my friends in need and will continue to do so.
It is difficult to meet everyone's needs, but your service has done a great job of trying to do that. I will continue to recommend you to anyone who I hear needs care. I have also told several people to call and apply to work for you.
Kay S., Raleigh NC
12-Apr-2015 -
I have known Gina Murray for many years. She has cared for many of my patients in a skilled nursing facility and as an outpatient through Aware Senior Care. She has provided complete assessment and compassionate care in a convenient and affordable manner. She communicated with patients and families regularly, and her work is outstanding. I highly recommend Murray and Aware Senior Care!
William D. Lee MD, MDVIP Raleigh, NC
07-Mar-2015 -
I have known Gina Murray for well over ten years and have observed her nursing skills at both Hospice of Wake County (now Transitions Life Care) and the Oaks of Mayview nursing home. Although she works well with people of all ages, she is especially adept in dealing with the elderly and their families. She displays great patience and empathy in these encounters. She is always pleasant, and in fact, I’ve never seen her when she was not smiling.
William Dunlap, MD and Founder of Hospice of Wake County
03-Mar-2015 -
We’ve worked with other home care agencies but yours is the best by far. Gina and Tim are super and very responsive to needs, ideas and suggestions. As far as using an agency Aware Senior Care is the best we’ve used.
Bobby and Lisa W.
05-Feb-2015