I met with the Royce’s in the evening at their apartment in Emeryville. James Jr. worked long hours and commuted to South San Francisco every day. It was clear that James Jr. was exhausted when he opened the door, but he had to cook dinner for himself and his father while we talked. Sitting at the counter while James Jr. prepared dinner, I observed James Sr. puttering around in the other room. I asked James Jr. if I could introduce myself to his father; he said sure, so I stepped in the other room. It was like peering into the future because the resemblance was striking. After introducing myself and discussing why I was there with James Sr. I stepped back into the living room to continue my conversation with his son.
After about an hour of discussing the situation with James Jr., while he was preparing dinner and serving it to his father, we discussed next steps. Our process gives family members time to discuss our services after our initial meeting before deciding to begin care. We would need to meet a second time in order to sign paperwork and create a customized care plan. So, I left that night uncertain if we would begin working with the Royce family.
We received a follow-up call a few days later and we met that evening. This time the Royce’s were gathered around the kitchen table and James Jr.’s daughter was playing in the living room. They had some questions but had clearly decided to move forward. Unlike the previous meeting James Sr. drove the conversation this time. A fiercely independent man, James Royce Sr. was sick of imposing on his son (and granddaughter). They had discussed the schedule and care needs ahead of time, so I reviewed everything with them and gathered the additional information I needed for the care plan. With everything signed and a care plan in process we could then start looking for a caregiver match for James Sr..
It only took a day or two to pair James Sr. with our caregiver Raylynn Jackson. Raylynn could cook the comfort food that James Sr. loved. She was also compatible with him in several other areas, so introducing Raylynn to the Royce family went smoothly. She was more like a distant relative visiting the family patriarch during an illness than a professional companion caregiver.
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Emeryville, CA - Companion Care for Elderly Cancer Survivor, Living with Adult Son
SYNOPSIS: This client came to Homewatch CareGivers of Oakland in January 2017. For the sake of privacy, we’ll call him James Royce and his son James Royce Jr..
The Royce’s called our agency with some hesitance, but they were soon won over by our approach.
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This client came to Homewatch CareGivers of Oakland in January 2017. For the sake of privacy, we’ll call him James Royce and his son James Royce Jr..
The Royce’s called our agency with some hesitance, but they were soon won over by our approach.
As a Home Care Provider we focus on creating connection with our clients. James Royce Jr. called us about some part-time care for his father. James Royce Sr. had moved in with his son after a cancer diagnosis and had been battling it for some time. James Jr. was working full-time at Genentech and had a child of his own to care for as well. He was overwhelmed; sandwiched between the needs of his father and his daughter.
I met with the Royce’s in the evening at their apartment in Emeryville. James Jr. worked long hours and commuted to South San Francisco every day. It was clear that James Jr. was exhausted when he opened the door, but he had to cook dinner for himself and his father while we talked. Sitting at the counter while James Jr. prepared dinner, I observed James Sr. puttering around in the other room. I asked James Jr. if I could introduce myself to his father; he said sure, so I stepped in the other room. It was like peering into the future because the resemblance was striking. After introducing myself and discussing why I was there with James Sr. I stepped back into the living room to continue my conversation with his son.
After about an hour of discussing the situation with James Jr., while he was preparing dinner and serving it to his father, we discussed next steps. Our process gives family members time to discuss our services after our initial meeting before deciding to begin care. We would need to meet a second time in order to sign paperwork and create a customized care plan. So, I left that night uncertain if we would begin working with the Royce family.
We received a follow-up call a few days later and we met that evening. This time the Royce’s were gathered around the kitchen table and James Jr.’s daughter was playing in the living room. They had some questions but had clearly decided to move forward. Unlike the previous meeting James Sr. drove the conversation this time. A fiercely independent man, James Royce Sr. was sick of imposing on his son (and granddaughter). They had discussed the schedule and care needs ahead of time, so I reviewed everything with them and gathered the additional information I needed for the care plan. With everything signed and a care plan in process we could then start looking for a caregiver match for James Sr..
It only took a day or two to pair James Sr. with our caregiver Raylynn Jackson. Raylynn could cook the comfort food that James Sr. loved. She was also compatible with him in several other areas, so introducing Raylynn to the Royce family went smoothly. She was more like a distant relative visiting the family patriarch during an illness than a professional companion caregiver.
Homewatch CareGivers of Oakland. Let our family care for yours.
I met with the Royce’s in the evening at their apartment in Emeryville. James Jr. worked long hours and commuted to South San Francisco every day. It was clear that James Jr. was exhausted when he opened the door, but he had to cook dinner for himself and his father while we talked. Sitting at the counter while James Jr. prepared dinner, I observed James Sr. puttering around in the other room. I asked James Jr. if I could introduce myself to his father; he said sure, so I stepped in the other room. It was like peering into the future because the resemblance was striking. After introducing myself and discussing why I was there with James Sr. I stepped back into the living room to continue my conversation with his son.
After about an hour of discussing the situation with James Jr., while he was preparing dinner and serving it to his father, we discussed next steps. Our process gives family members time to discuss our services after our initial meeting before deciding to begin care. We would need to meet a second time in order to sign paperwork and create a customized care plan. So, I left that night uncertain if we would begin working with the Royce family.
We received a follow-up call a few days later and we met that evening. This time the Royce’s were gathered around the kitchen table and James Jr.’s daughter was playing in the living room. They had some questions but had clearly decided to move forward. Unlike the previous meeting James Sr. drove the conversation this time. A fiercely independent man, James Royce Sr. was sick of imposing on his son (and granddaughter). They had discussed the schedule and care needs ahead of time, so I reviewed everything with them and gathered the additional information I needed for the care plan. With everything signed and a care plan in process we could then start looking for a caregiver match for James Sr..
It only took a day or two to pair James Sr. with our caregiver Raylynn Jackson. Raylynn could cook the comfort food that James Sr. loved. She was also compatible with him in several other areas, so introducing Raylynn to the Royce family went smoothly. She was more like a distant relative visiting the family patriarch during an illness than a professional companion caregiver.
Homewatch CareGivers of Oakland. Let our family care for yours.
