Unity offering personal care in Shawano, Oconto counties

Unity has announced an expansion of services to nonmedical home care, sometimes referred to as personal care, senior care or companion care.

Unity’s Care Companions program offers a wide menu of services designed to help any adult live independently and with dignity in their own home. Support includes assistance with bathing tasks, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, cognitive support, home safety assessments with recommendations, and more. Unlike home health services, a physician’s order is not required and there are no health requirements for eligibility.

Unity is now offering Care Companions to residents of southern Oconto County and southeast Shawano County with plans to expand its service territory in the future. The program is available to anyone in the community, including Unity’s existing hospice and palliative patients.

“We understand the importance that aging-in-place has for residents in Northeast Wisconsin and are eager to offer services as the need for in-home care continues to increase, especially amid the current pandemic,” said Samantha Brasier, Unity Care Companions Leader. “Our goal is to exceed expectations and maximize peace of mind by choosing the caregiver with the right skills and qualities to match our client’s needs. Services are provided by thoroughly trained staff who are backed by the resources of Unity, the region’s most trusted name in compassionate care since 1977.”

Care Companions is a private-pay program that may be covered by some long-term care policies. Earnings from Care Companions will support Unity hospice care, Unity supportive palliative care and Unity grief support, ensuring everyone has access to the care they need regardless of ability to pay.

Anyone who needs assistance at home can be referred for a complementary assessment by calling Unity at 920-338-1111 or 800-990-9249.