CLIENT STORY: LIVING INDEPENDENTLY WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
With AAC support, Maria maintains independence and lives in her own home
Client Background
Maria Dalmon is a resilient individual who has been living with cerebral palsy since birth. She is happily married to her husband, Lindsay, and together, they have created a nurturing home environment for themselves.
Introduction to All About Caring
Maria became a valued client of All About Caring in 2019. Recognising the unique challenges she faced due to her condition, Maria sought assistance to lead an independent life on her own terms. All About Caring stepped in with a tailored range of services designed to empower Maria in her daily activities.
Service Overview
Personal Care Assistance
Every morning, Maria receives dedicated support from her caring team to kickstart her day. This includes assistance with breakfast, showering, and dressing. This personalised care ensures that Maria begins her day with comfort and dignity.
Evening Meal Preparation
In the evening, Maria’s support workers help her with the essential task of preparing and cooking her evening meal. This service not only ensures her nutritional needs are met but also provides a sense of security and independence.
Domestic Duties
All About Caring understands the importance of a clean and organised living space. Maria’s team of support workers assist her with various domestic duties, contributing to a comfortable and functional home environment.
Weekly Shopping Assistance
To maintain her household, Maria receives support with her weekly shopping. This service ensures that she has access to the essentials, allowing her to focus on other aspects of her life.
Social Service and Activities
Recognising the importance of social engagement and maintaining an active lifestyle, Maria enjoys regular support from her dedicated team during her social service outings. These activities, which may have been challenging on her own, are now accessible and enjoyable with the assistance of her caring support workers.
Impact and Outcome
With the unwavering support of All About Caring, Maria has been able to maintain her cherished independence and continue living in the comfort of her own home. The reliability and dedication of her support workers have played a crucial role in enhancing Maria’s quality of life.
Maria Dalmon’s testimonial encapsulates the essence of All About Caring’s commitment to providing personalised, compassionate care. By understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client, All About Caring empowers individuals like Maria to lead fulfilling lives on their own terms.
My team of Support Workers are wonderful and very reliable.
Hi, I am Maria Dalmon. I was born with cerebral palsy. I am married. My husband Lindsay and I live in our own home. I have been a client of All About Caring since 2019.
I need assistance in my day to day life. All About Caring provides me with services to assist me to live my life as I wish. I require personal care services each morning to assist me with breakfast and to shower and dress and in the evening to prepare and cook my evening meal. Also, I need domestic duties in my home and help to do my weekly shopping.
I enjoy the support from my Support Workers each week during my social service to do many activities which I now find difficult to do on my own. My team of Support Workers are wonderful and very reliable.
With the services I receive from All About Caring, I can remain living in my own home and relish life.
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