Living A Life She Loved
Betty—Living A Life She Loved
For Betty Mainard, playing golf and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all regular parts of her life. But when she suffered a hematoma, her mobility suffered, and she was unsure what this would mean. “I decided at my age and my tottering around that I needed a little physical therapy”, she said. So, Betty reached out to Guardian Angel Home Health, who helped pair her with a dedicated nurse and physical therapist to come to her house, and work with her. Soon she was back on her feet and planning travels to visit with friends. She was able to look back on her incredible journey to recovery, and the important role that having access to in-home care played.
Typically, Betty kept a busy schedule. She loved to visit her friends and play golf at the country club. She also had a family of nearly a dozen grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was surrounded by a loving network of friends and family. However, when she suffered a hematoma, which later worsened into an open wound, things became uncertain. For many elderly citizens, a serious medical accident such as this can mean major lifestyle changes, and a serious restriction on the lifestyles that they enjoy. Moving to a nursing home and being placed in the care of strangers, rather than your own family, can counteract progress and healing, and make it difficult for a return to normalcy when people are
taken out of their communities.
Thankfully, there was another option. One of Betty’s daughters, who works for Guardian Angel Home Health, put her in touch with the program and helped pair her with two wonderful caretakers. The nurse and physical therapist that Guardian Angel paired with Betty left such a good impression, she spoke of them fondly—Mary Dawn and Ashley Curley. “And we had a good time. We'd walk around in the backyard and then we'd come in the house, get me warmed up, and then come in the house and do my exercises.” Overall, Mainard described Guardian as “extremely good,” and had her sights set on reclaiming her life.
After finishing her therapy, Betty was in great spirits, showing off her collection of paintings that she had amassed over the years from friends and acquaintances, and making plans to take a trip to Arizona. She excitedly talked about restaurants and shopping malls, all places that she wanted to go with ease thanks to Guardian Angel Home Health. When asked about her experience with the program, Mainard said “all their employees are knowledgeable, dedicated, and very pleasant to be around. I would highly recommend them.” Instead of leaving her health, and
ultimately her future, in hands of a faceless system, Betty took control of her life and her health, and was able to get the attention she needed that let her continue to live the life she loved.
In May of 2022, Betty went on to her final home. She is dearly missed.
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