Amada Senior Care in Lehigh Valley
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Ed Duborg, owner of Amada Senior Care Lehigh Valley, understands that to provide the best quality of senior care it is necessary to support an entire family, not just a single client. He has seen firsthand the emotional and physical strain that often comes with taking care of an ill or elderly loved one, and realizes that the pace many families keep while trying to care for a senior is simply not sustainable.
As Ed recalls, “I remember my mother, who was already taking care of five kids, trying to care for my grandmother who was suffering from diabetes and rapidly declining health. It was a lot for her to take—so much so that it became a burden she could no longer bear all by herself. She needed help. We ended up moving my grandmother into an assisted living community when my mother was unable to handle her care.”
Now, Ed strives to alleviate similar challenges facing beloved seniors and their families residing in the Lehigh Valley area. Ed says, “At Amada, we see people like my mother every day. People who are working, people who have kids … and they barely have enough time to go see their parents, never mind provide them with the care they need. At Amada, we provide the non-medical, in-home care seniors like my grandmother needed to be able to continue living at home. We help with bathing, meal preparation, shopping, medication reminders, and more—all the little things that add up to the ability to enjoy a good quality of life.”
As we know through personal experience, having a beloved senior well-cared for not only affords their loved ones peace of mind, but also allows them to continue filling the family roles they have always held. This is why each of our home-care aides at Amada Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvannia is dedicated to caring for each client as though they were a member of their own family.
In addition to in-home care, the team at Amada Lehigh Valley can assist families with all of their senior care management needs. Whether we are guiding a senior through the search for the ideal assisted living environment, helping families find the best way to pay for care, or simply listening as our clients vent their frustrations, our clients always know they can count on their Amada family.
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 daily living activities, we invite you to contact us today for a free Care Needs Consultation with an experienced member of the Amada Senior Care Lehigh Valley team. Our trained and compassionate caregivers provide the highest-quality, in-home care to seniors living in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Phillipsburg and nearby communities. We know that each of our clients has unique needs, desires, and budgets, and we can 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.
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 completing 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.
“We will support you and your loved ones through every aspect of senior care.”
Ed Duborg
Ed Duborg
“We will support you and your loved ones through every aspect of senior care.”
Ed Duborg
Testimonials from Our Clients and Their Families
At Amada Senior Care Lehigh Valley, we take pride in providing the best care, but don’t just take our word for it! Our clients and their families have shared their experiences, highlighting the compassion, professionalism, and peace of mind that our caregivers bring to their loved ones. Hear directly from those who have trusted us with their care and see why Amada is the right choice for your family.
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My husband and I chose Amada for my 93-year-old mother-in-law from several area private aide agencies in part because they were quick to respond and highly rated. We started in mid February with a night shift to assist in the event our "Mom" needed help getting to the bathroom or out of her room for a fire drill/emergency. Mom is now bedbound, on oxygen and incontinent, but still sharp mentally. Although she resisted at first, now she looks forward to seeing the aides, especially Daphne and Lillian, who she bonded with. Mom sleeps for most of those shifts but feels good knowing someone is there just for her in the event she needs help. The aides are better and faster than mom's call bell and a lot more helpful! I appreciate that I can receive reports the next morning on how my MIL did through the night. I've also asked a favor or two - like making sure Mom's phone is in the cradle to recharge overnight. All of this comes at a high price, but gives us more peace of mind. Thank you to all involved.
Ed was so helpful through the process with getting my uncle online. All the paperwork can be a nightmare. Ed toke the time to explain each portion of healthcare process. He even took care of the policy paperwork for the insurance company. I called and texted and snails with any questions i had. I always had great response. Ed's concern was always for the patient. I highly recommend.
My sister, Sharon, and I have been very pleased with the services and personnel provided by Amada. Everyone has been very helpful and acvcommodating. We have seen Annette for several times now and are very happy with her. It is nice to have the same person for many days in a row. It makes things a lot easier for Sharon to become familiar with her aide.
"I am so comfortable to have Amada as my go-to caregiving agency. My clients have praised Ed and his team at Amada for how great they are in speaking with long-term care insurance companies like Genworth, Met Life, John Hancock, etc.
It takes a professional to guide the client through the process and the team at Amada Senior Care are absolutely the only company I have ever heard of to do this. This is what makes them an extremely special business, as well as human beings. Thank you for who you are!"
-Steve Shedroff, Former Sales Manager at Genworth Financial
My Mom has been using Cheryl for over 1 1/2 years now and she is extremely professional and amazing caregiver, always attentive to my Mothers needs and her care. We are so happy to have found Cheryl at Amada. My Mom feels comfortable and secure in her company. When taking my Mom to appointments she is a extremely cautious and a careful driver. We highly recommend her. So glad to have found her at Amada. We can’t stress enough what an excellent caregiver she is.
Amada has provided my family with peace of mind. Living out of town it is often difficult to assess and care for my parents. Amada has provided professional and consistent care over the past year. But it is more than that. They truly have become a part of our family. Their personalized care and true concern for our family has been immeasurable. They have kept dignity, safety and quality of life at the forefront of the services they provide. From the simplest of gestures to the basic needs of my parents they always go above and beyond. For my parents Amada is a friendly face, help with daily tasks, socialization and a bright spot in their day. They have truly provided our family with peace of mind and we are so thankful they are a part of our lives.
Aging brings its own set of challenges, specifically a change in independence and needs. Vulnerability and uncertainty are just two of the emotions seniors and their families may experience when deciding about in-home care. Our parents and grandparents have the right to continue to live safely and comfortably while having their needs outside of those related to daily living and activities (ADLs) met—all with respect, encouragement, dignity, and warmth. When time spent caring for a loved one increases, family caregiving efforts can drain time and energy, interfere with jobs, and wreak havoc on emotions, which are already running high. Because we’re experts at what we do in providing at-home care in the Lehigh Valley area, we remove the burden for you by providing rigorously screened, highly skilled, dedicated caregivers.
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 Lehigh Valley is to guide families through the placement process with wisdom, empathy and competence.
For some seniors, an assisted living community may be a good fit, typically offering non-complex medical care services. Others may require more support and be better served in a nursing home or a different type of senior living community.
The team at Amada Senior Care Lehigh Valley has years of experience with senior care in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Phillipsburg and nearby communities. 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 use our extensive experience to help clients fully use all the benefits available to them, including veterans’ and Long-Term Care Insurance benefits. The cost of assisted living may intimidate many families, but we can help them make financial decisions with confidence. To further ease cost concerns, the Amada Lehigh Valley 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 government financial assistance. At Amada Senior Care Lehigh Valley, we are dedicated to helping individuals eligible for VA Aid & Attendance benefits and other forms of financial support take full advantage of these resources.
To learn more about Aid & Attendance and other benefits for veterans, please
How is Aid & Attendance Eligibility Determined?
If you’re wondering how eligibility for the VA Aid & Attendance benefit is determined, the VA considers certain factors when assessing qualification for this valuable assistance.
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
- The majority of the 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 & Attendance Benefits Can Help You:
With the help 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.