Page 74 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch June 7, 2013 Visiting Angels Brings Unique Non-Medical Care To Area By TRAVIS BROWN STAFF WRITER BERLIN – For seniors who need help with day-to-day living, but want to stay independent and out of a nursing home, a local company could be just what they need, as it provides nearly any kind of nonmedical support imaginable. “We offer help getting dressed, help getting ready in the morning,” said Visiting Angels Director Tyler Betz. “We’ll make meals, we’ll do shopping, we’ll do light housekeeping, we’ll give people rides to the doctor. And all of that menu depends on what each person needs.” Operating out of Berlin since Jan- uary, Visiting Angels’ assisted living service covers Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. Caregivers are able to support a senior anywhere from two hours a day to full 24-hour coverage. “We could provide 24-hour care,” said Betz. “Someone would be awake all of the time. That’s probably the far end of the spectrum as far as what happens.” Generally, Betz said that most seniors who use Visiting Angels only need a few hours of help every week to continue to live independently. “Just making a meal, doing the laundry, vacuuming; just doing things like that can really take the edge off for a family,” he said. The average amount of care is approximately 20 hours a week, though several clients ask for closer to 40, according to Betz. The organization currently handles 11 families in the tri-county area though the office will be able to support between 50 and 70 families before being full. After only being open six months, Betz said he is pleased with the pace at which Visiting Angels is growing and is keeping a close eye on too much growth too fast. “I don’t want to have a calling service; I want to be able to answer the phone,” he said. Staying small enough to remain personal is a primary goal for Vis- iting Angels. Caregivers are selected and screened extensively, with Betz promising that the agency takes care of “a lot of the work for the families.” Those caregivers are then interviewed by the families before they begin to support anyone. The relationship between the caregiver and their charge is “crucial,” asserted Betz. “That’s probably the biggest piece of the puzzle for us. A lot of people have the set of skills that are needed but the biggest x-factor for us is the relationship between the person receiving the care and the person providing the care,” Betz said. “And that’s a big part of my SEE NEXT PAGE For More Information, Contact Pamela Green HOME IMPROVEMENT AUTO DETAILING HERE’S MY CARD PAINTING AINTING Zimmerman •• CUSTOM PREPAIRS DRYWALL Painting & ALLPAPER REMOVED & Son Powerwashing •• WECK & HOUSE STAINING D PHONE: 410-641-4561 • FAX: 410-641-0966 • EMAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@MDCOASTDISPATCH.COM QUALITY DETAILING NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & DEALERS Specializing In: Custom Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Duradek And All Types Of Remodeling KEN WALSH – 410-641-3762 EST. 1977 • MHIC 8465 www.WalshHomeImprovement.com BLINDS/SHADES WITH 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE OUR DETAIL SHOP WILL CLEAN, WASH & WAX YOUR VEHICLE INSIDE & OUT… MILLS Serving Delmarva for Over 35 Years Interior & Exterior Licensed & Insured • HOTEL & CONDO PAINTING No job too big or too small! Free Estimates MAKING IT LOOK SHOWROOM NEW! CALL 410-742-3338 FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! Let’s get thru the hard times together Where quality and service is our guarantee Bill Zimmerman • 410-213-1134 PAINTING 10% Discount with this ad. AUTO SALES QUALITY CARS, INC. BOUGHT-SOLD-TRADED A FAMILY TRADITION BANK FINANCING MILLS WE BUYS CARS QUALITY USED CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & 4 X 4’S 410-749-0477 OR 410-742-3338 FAX 410-548-7402 www.millsqualitycarsandtrucks.com 202 N. Fruitland Blvd., • Fruitland, MD 21826 ROOFING FLOORING BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT High Tech World, Inc. OC’s Leading Technology Company Commercial DirecTV for Business CCTV, Private Cable TV Mounts & Installation SERVING... APARTMENTS, CONDOS, MULTIPLE DWELLING PROPERTIES, BARS & RESTAURANTS, MEDICAL FACILITIES, LOBBIES & WAITING ROOMS & MORE COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES OF ALL TYPES For information call... Main Office 410-574-9279 / Mobile Direct 410-236-8973 Local 410-250-0873 / drdish@aol.com LAWN CARE CLEANING SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENT OC RELIABLE CLEANING SERVICE Our Services: Condo, Private Residence, Commercial & Rental Cleaning Full Kitchen, Full Bathroom Cleaning, Vacuuming, Moping & Dusting, Mirrors/Glass Cleaned Throughout Call or Text: 443-856-5703 • 917-562-7542 Artistic Renovations Inc. “The Premier Renovation Contractor at the Beach” Kitchen and Bath Remodels Complete Renovations Allen Deward 410-352-3882 P.O. Box 41 Bishopville, MD 21813 artisticrenovations.com MHIC#76938 Del.#2007215731