S3: Episode 3- Finding the BEST Home Care Organization HCO

S3: Episode 3- Finding the BEST Home Care Organization HCO

From Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare by Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC

June 6, 2025 · 32 min · Season 3 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode features Gabriela Brown discussing how to find the best home care organization and navigate the healthcare system for seniors.

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Gabriela Brown, CSA - Certified Senior Advisor - Referral Agency Owner/Operator of Constant Companions since 2003 - Previously worked Hospice Palliative HH - Texas Native Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. - 1. Story (theme) Gabriela started working with seniors since first job as nursing assistant before there was a certification. - 2. Educate -Teaching points - People typically look for home care after a CRISIS like a FALL and out of necessity during the LATE STAGES OF LIFE - Licensing for non-medical HOME CARE is governed by the California Department of Social Services https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/home-care-services to provide assistance with ADLs (Six activities of daily living) - Private pay $40-50/hour Veteran Aid & Attendance and Long Term Care Insurance - The Home Care Services Branch (HCSB) - Home Care Services Bureau ✔️Registered - Franchise or Private may be a factor - Previously minimum wage home care workers now demand more pay for their services - Going rate for homecare $35…

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Host: Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC

Guest: Gabriela Brown

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Organizations: Mourning Dove Medical, Constant Companions, California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau

Places: Texas, California

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