Senior Helpers of Mesa and Scottsdale Achieves Prestigious CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification.

March 27, 2024 at 12:00 AMPRNewswire
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Senior Helpers of Mesa and Scottsdale has earned the Certified Age-Friendly Care at Home designation from Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). This certification recognizes their commitment to providing exceptional care that meets the unique needs of older adults, promoting their well-being, independence, and quality of life.

MESA, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior Helpers, one of the nation's premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced its location in Mesa and Scottsdale has earned the Certified Age-Friendly Care at Home designation from Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). This prestigious certification recognizes Senior Helpers' commitment to providing exceptional care that meets the unique needs of older adults, promoting their well-being, independence, and quality of life. CHAP is a nationally recognized healthcare accrediting organization known for its rigorous standards and focus on quality improvement. The Age-Friendly Care at Home certification program is based on the evidence-based Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms framework developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This framework emphasizes addressing four essential elements of senior care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. "We are incredibly proud to receive the CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home certification," said Anthony Valenzuela, Owner and Administrator of Senior Helpers of Mesa and Scottsdale. "This achievement reflects our unwavering dedication to providing the highest quality of care to our clients and supporting their desire to age in place comfortably and safely. It demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and our alignment with national best practices for age-friendly care." The certification process involved a comprehensive assessment of Senior Helpers' policies, procedures, and practices related to age-friendly care. CHAP reviewers evaluated the agency's ability to meet the 4Ms framework, including: * What Matters: Understanding and respecting each client's individual goals, preferences, and values. * Medication: Ensuring safe and effective medication management. * Mentation: Supporting cognitive health and addressing potential cognitive impairments. * Mobility: Promoting physical activity and preventing falls. "By achieving this certification, Senior Helpers of Mesa and Scottsdale has demonstrated its commitment to providing high-quality, age-friendly care that truly makes a difference in the lives of seniors," said Barbara McCann, President and CEO of CHAP. "We commend them for their dedication to excellence and their leadership in the home care industry." About Senior Helpers: Senior Helpers is a leading national provider of personalized in-home senior care services, offering compassionate assistance with daily activities, personal care, and specialized memory care. With a focus on enhancing seniors' quality of life and enabling them to age in place with dignity, Senior Helpers provides comprehensive care solutions tailored to individual needs. For more information, visit www.seniorhelpers.com. About CHAP: CHAP is an independent, not-for-profit accrediting body for community-based health care organizations. Created in 1965, CHAP was the first to recognize the need and value of community-based care and has since been a leader in the industry. For more information, visit www.chapinc.org. Contact: Anthony Valenzuela Senior Helpers of Mesa and Scottsdale 480-699-9919 mesa@seniorhelpers.com

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