Care Plus Home Care Providing Services to Keep Seniors, Veterans Home

by Van Mitchell, staff writer

Care Plus Home Care services of Oklahoma City was established in 1993 by local businesswoman Nancy Brewer and her daughter Kristi Brewer-Campbell. Together they have earned a reputation for giving quality care and attention to their clients, which includes Veterans.

Care Plus Home Care, located at 9828 NE 23rd Street, provides an alternative for seniors wanting to remain independent and in the comfort of their own home.

“Being family owned and operated, we have been able to provide better one-on-one service to the client,” Brewer-Campbell said. “We love helping Veterans because they served our country and we want to help them stay at home.”

She continued, “It’s so important. If you saw some of the Veterans that we take care of and know there’s backstories, you’d understand. Some of these people are young and it’s incredible to be able to make a difference for them so they don’t have to go to an institution. They get to stay in their own home because of what the VA allows us to do. It’s just an incredible program that we’re passionate about.”

Brewer-Campbell said Care Plus Home Care works with the VA to help clients with respite care options for their primary caregiver.
“Well, let’s just say a husband and wife live alone, and the husband’s a Veteran and the wife may be ill as well, and so it’s hard for her to take care of her Veteran husband,” she said. “And so, the VA sometimes will pay for respite each week as well, and so we’re able to do more that helps the whole family. We can go in and do housekeeping and laundry assistance, be there and let the family member take a break, because they’re the main caregiver.”

Brewer-Campbell said once a Veteran is approved for home care via the VA, they will do a nurse evaluation to put the care plan together.

“We go there with our nurse first for their evaluation,” she said. “And then we work with a Veteran on their days and times requested. We want to keep them at home. And if they need someone every morning, then that’s what we do, we go in every morning and we get them ready for the day. And everybody’s different and their needs are different as well.”
Care Plus Home Care also offers a variety to its senior clients including:
Round-the-clock care is a cost-effective arrangement that provides individuals 24-hour service.
Transportation is one of the most common needs expressed by older people. If mobility is a concern, the caregiver can attend any function, doctor’s appointment or errand with the client. Caregiver transportation services make it possible for individuals who do not drive to obtain rides for all their important appointments.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Most people hope to age safely and comfortably in their own homes, including those managing Alzheimer’s & Dementia. As the disease progresses it carries with it a tremendous burden on the family members who are providing the care.
“Our highly qualified caregivers are ready to provide these helpful and necessary services that can reduce the difficult and often stressful aspects of a caregiver for your loved one,” Brewer-Campbell said.

Managing medications properly is vital to a loved one’s health. “Our caregivers can assist with opening medication containers, reading labels, and reminding the client of their scheduled medications,” she said.

Brewer-Campbell said her company has a motto they strive to reach every day. “Our motto is stay home, stay well. And who doesn’t want to be at home? It’s just part of our passion to be able to help people who want to be at home,” she said. “Who doesn’t love being home? You’re happy if you’re at home, you’re healthier at home, and it’s just how people want to age, they want to age in place, and we help people do that.”

Brewer-Campbell praised her office staff for their dedication and service helping seniors.
“We have a really great office staff who’s worked for me for 10 plus years,” she said. “Every single one of them has worked for me for that long. And we are a good team. We really try to have great customer service. We get compliments all the time because we give attention to our clients, much needed attention. And so, we’ll follow up with them. They’re not just a number. They’re important to us, every single client. And we want every single one to be satisfied and have the best care possible.”
For more information about Care Plus Home Care call (405) 769-2551 or visit
www.CarePlusatHome.com.