Amada Senior Care Dallas
Eric vanGoethem, owner of Amada Senior Care Dallas, has made it his mission to help seniors live safely and comfortably for as long as they can in the comfort of their own homes. Eric deeply empathizes with families who have experienced the vulnerability and uncertainty that comes seeing a loved one battle a disease. He watched his father quickly deteriorate from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease—a rare, degenerative, prion disease that attacks the brain and is always fatal. Says Eric, “I watched my mom become my dad’s caregiver and saw the toll that it took on her physically and emotionally while trying to still be the loving, supporting wife that she had been over nearly 40 years—it drained her for years to come. Had we known and understood the benefits of in-home caregivers at the time, I know we would have navigated that difficult time of transition more smoothly.”
Chief Operating Officer Sabrina Arredondo’s own family experiences sparked her interest in making a difference in seniors’ lives through Amada Dallas. She is inspired by her mother, who has been working as a caregiver for years in San Antonio. Hearing her mother’s many stories of feeling fulfilled by her work and witnessing her passion for being a caregiver, Sabrina developed her own enthusiasm for providing in-home care to seniors. Says Sabrina, “I just loved hearing her stories from her clients—they have experienced so much change in their lives and it was fascinating to listen.”
Amada Senior Care Dallas caregivers always endeavor to exceed clients’ expectations, meaning that daily tasks like meal preparation and light housekeeping are only a small part of what they do. Our goal at Amada Dallas is to enrich seniors’ lives by creating individually meaningful experiences whenever possible. It is vital that we are able to connect with our clients on a personal level. We understand that the transition from total independence to in-home care can be fraught with emotions for seniors, as well as for their loved ones. We are dedicated to easing this transition with patience, compassion, and friendship.
Eric vanGoethem, owner of Amada Senior Care Dallas, has made it his mission to help seniors live safely and comfortably for as long as they can in the comfort of their own homes. Eric deeply empathizes with families who have experienced the vulnerability and uncertainty that comes seeing a loved one battle a disease. He watched his father quickly deteriorate from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease—a rare, degenerative, prion disease that attacks the brain and is always fatal. Says Eric, “I watched my mom become my dad’s caregiver and saw the toll that it took on her physically and emotionally while trying to still be the loving, supporting wife that she had been over nearly 40 years—it drained her for years to come. Had we known and understood the benefits of in-home caregivers at the time, I know we would have navigated that difficult time of transition more smoothly.”
Chief Operating Officer Sabrina Arredondo’s own family experiences sparked her interest in making a difference in seniors’ lives through Amada Dallas. She is inspired by her mother, who has been working as a caregiver for years in San Antonio. Hearing her mother’s many stories of feeling fulfilled by her work and witnessing her passion for being a caregiver, Sabrina developed her own enthusiasm for providing in-home care to seniors. Says Sabrina, “I just loved hearing her stories from her clients—they have experienced so much change in their lives and it was fascinating to listen.”
Amada Senior Care Dallas caregivers always endeavor to exceed clients’ expectations, meaning that daily tasks like meal preparation and light housekeeping are only a small part of what they do. Our goal at Amada Dallas is to enrich seniors’ lives by creating individually meaningful experiences whenever possible. It is vital that we are able to connect with our clients on a personal level. We understand that the transition from total independence to in-home care can be fraught with emotions for seniors, as well as for their loved ones. We are dedicated to easing this transition with patience, compassion, and friendship.
Amada Caregivers are Trained to Provide Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as:
Bathing
Light Housekeeping
Dressing
Errands/Shopping
Meal Preparation, Feeding
Toileting
Most Non-Medical Assistance
Medication Reminders
Walking, Ambulation
If you or your loved one could use assistance with these or other activities of daily living, we invite you to contact us today for a free Care Needs Consultation with an experienced member of the Amada Senior Care Dallas team. Our trained and compassionate caregivers provide the highest-quality, in-home care to seniors living in Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Lakewood, Oak Cliff, Lake Highlands, Mesquite, Garland, Irving and beyond. We know that each of our clients has unique needs, desires, and budgets, and we are able to customize a care plan ideal for each situation.
Our personal involvement doesn’t simply end with caregiver placement. We also monitor our caregivers and regularly check in with clients and their families to ensure that we are doing all we can to help them live safer, happier, and more fulfilled lives.
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Experts
Review Policies and Verify Benefits
Long-term care insurance can help you or your loved one get the senior care you deserve, but it’s important that you understand your policy and what it entitles you to. We will help you make sense of your LTCi policy and verify your benefits so you can be sure you are using them to your greatest advantage.
Process Claims and Submit Paperwork
The experts at the Amada LTCi Resource Center will walk you through the completion of claims forms and other paperwork, which can help you get quality senior care more quickly.
Your Personal LTCi Advocates
Members of our Amada family never need to feel stuck waiting on hold to speak with a representative of their LTCi carrier. We have built professional relationships with most carriers and administrators, and are happy to call our contacts directly to advocate for you.
Benefit Assignments and Payment Monitoring
We will help you use your LTCi benefits most effectively by assigning them to a care plan specific to your unique needs. We can also take over payment monitoring or even bill your LTCi carrier directly, so you have one less thing to worry about.
“Caring for seniors is our passion. We strive to help all seniors in the Dallas area age independently on their own terms.”
Eric vanGoethem and
“Caring for seniors is our passion. We strive to help all seniors in the Dallas area age independently on their own terms.”
Eric vanGoethem and
Sabrina Arredondo
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Since COVID-19, Amada has been a lifesaver for my mother. She started staying in bed more because of “stay at home” requirements at her independent living community. Due to inactivity and not talking her medications properly, her health and strength suffered. Now, an Amada caregiver visits daily to check in on her and see that she is taking her medication – and also giving her a reason to get out of bed.
Her improvement has been dramatic! Our family had been putting off the oral surgery she needed because I wouldn’t be allowed to be with her in her room after the procedure. But we could put it off no longer and Amada came to the rescue again. Post-surgery, one of her trusted Amada caregivers was able to care for her while I got her prescriptions filled and the items her doctor said she needed. Julia, her caregiver, stayed with her for four hours, making sure she wasn’t going to fall and that she understood the doctor’s instructions. Our family couldn’t have gotten done this all without Amada. We feel blessed!
I have been very pleased with the care/service that my parents have received from Amada Senior Care. The caregivers have been very reliable and dependable. I have spoken to Sabrina and Stacey multiple times regarding scheduling, care plans, long term care insurance policy questions, etc., and they have been very helpful and timely with their communication.
The Amada Dallas team is so courteous, respectful and loving towards my mom. by the Amada Dallas team. Angela, her caregiver, has a work ethic that is to admired and I can't praise her enough for going above and beyond for my mom so many times. Although my mom's portable oxygen unit started malfunctioning, Angela still managed to navigate my mom to sit in the dining room so that she could have her meals -- and also play Bingo! This was not an easy task. In our book, she is such a peach as a caregiver, yet someone with the type of integrity that brings value to any company.
Senior Housing Advising
When seniors or their loved ones begin to feel that they require more support than in-home care and assistance with basic ADLs, it may be time to consider transitioning to an assisted living community.
This is an emotional decision for everyone involved, and our goal at Amada Senior Care in Dallas is to guide families through the placement process with wisdom, empathy, and competence.
For some seniors, an assisted living community, typically offering non-complex medical services, may be a good fit. Others may require a bit more support and may be better served in a nursing home or different type of care community.
The team at Amada Senior Care Dallas has years of experience with senior care in Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Lakewood, Oak Cliff, Lake Highlands, Mesquite, Garland, Irving and beyond. As a result, we have deep knowledge of all local care communities and can make sure our clients find the ideal placement to suit their care needs, locations, lifestyles, and budgets.
We also rely on our extensive experience to help our clients make full use of all benefits available to them, including veterans’ benefits and Long-Term Care Insurance benefits. The costs of assisted living may intimidate many families, but we can help them make financial decisions with confidence. To further ease cost concerns, the Amada Dallas team is pleased to offer its placement services free of charge.
When in-home care is no longer ideal for our clients, we are honored to guide them through this next phase. Our specialty is referring seniors to the right community or placement for them, which may include:
- Assisted living communities
- Large and small communities
- Independent living communities
- Board and care homes
- Adult family homes
- Senior care homes
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Alzheimer/dementia communities
Many of our veterans, their spouses, and their families may not be aware of their potential eligibility for financial assistance from the government. At Amada Senior Care Dallas, we are dedicated to helping individuals eligible for VA Aid and Attendance benefits and other forms of financial support take full advantage of these resources.
To learn more about Aid and Attendance and other benefits for veterans, please
How is Aid and Attendance Eligibility Determined?
1. Military Service
- A minimum of 90 days of active duty, with at least one of those days during wartime.
- Must not have been dishonorable discharged.
2. Personal Care Needs
- Applicant must currently require assistance with activities of daily living, such as walking, eating, toileting, or dressing.
3. Income
- Majority of applicant’s income must currently be spent on care expenses.
- The percentage of income currently spent on care will determine the benefits they receive.
4. Assets
- The VA will determine an acceptable threshold for applicants’ assets.
- Determination of financial assets will depend upon age and financial need.
How VA Aid and Attendance Benefits can Help You:
Through the use of VA benefits, seniors gain more financial flexibility for their care plans and potential placements. This may include:
- More in-home care.
- The community of their choice.
- Benefits paid monthly with no repayment required.
- Benefits are paid directly to claimants by the United States Treasury and are tax-free.
