Senior Support Care

Spencer's business has been a blessing for our family. We have had their services for over a year - both attending to mother in her apt and upon her admission into a long term care facility. In both cases, the two care givers, Alyssa and Maha, were and are crucial to mom's physical and emotional well-being with their authentic compassion, professionalism, and their display of affection for mom. I live hours away from mother, but Alyssa and Maha provide Facetime for me whenever requested. I am so grateful we found Senior Support Services.

With the assistance of Senior Support Services of Southern Ontario we have managed to promote a positive quality of life for my father as he transitions to LTC. Both Mikaela and Spencer have the understanding, skill set, empathy and genuine gift of working with individuals and their families to provide exemplary dementia care. This includes specific personal care we have requested, provision of stimulating activities to engage and keep my father engaged and active, persuasive and responsive dementia approaches using their remarkable communication skills, and providing tips for us as family members to better manage the cognitive and often challenging behavioural changes that come with dementia. As well, Mikaela and Spencer are intuitive to the needs of us as a family, mindful in supporting us to cope and adapt. Their flexibility to adjust to our requested schedule changes, to listen when it gets tough, ability to work respectfully and positively with LTC staff, and to provide us with feedback is simply reassuring. We truly appreciate having them be part of my father’s care team.Our heartfelt thanks. Wendy L.

When my elderly father became ill, and asked NOT to go into assisted living, a friend recommended Senior Support Services. They were able to meet with us immediately and put a plan in place without hesitation. Everyone who helped care for my Dad in what would be his last few months was incredibly caring and compassionate. They truly made a difference, and their support helped us, Dad and me, through a truly difficult time.I cannot recommend them enough. We had been struggling with finding aid and no service we spoke to could come close to the coverage or professionalism that they showed.They arranged for Dad to have 24 hour care, even over the holidays, and worked with us to find the best solution for our family.Spencer and Mikaela were always in communication with me, and kept me updated on Dad's condition.Saying I am grateful doesn't begin to express my feelings to the whole team that helped care for my Dad.

Mikaela is extremely compassionate, caring and dedicated to ensuring the well-being of your loved one. With her wonderful personality, knowledge, and amazing energy, you can rest easy knowing that the best level of personalized support is being provided.Senior Support Services of Southern Ontario worries about the care of your loved one so that you don't have to. It's very refreshing and a relief to know that this type of service exists.

When my mother was being released from hospital she required more help. I reached out to Senior Support Services and they matched my mother with a compassionate caring fun caregiver that became my mothers best friendThey always had my mothers best interest in everything they didMy mother has now transitioned into LTC but she still talks about her special friend Raquel

Mikaela and Spencer were tremendously helpful for our family in the winter and spring of 2019.Our Mother was diagnosed with a rare, terminal cancer at the end of 2018 and our family was struggling to provide her with care at home. We were exhausted from worry and sadness. And instead of spending quality time with my Mom, we had to spend energy on household and care tasks.By some unbelievable luck found Mikaela and Spencer. Having them come and take care of our Mom was an absolute blessing. Their cheerful and caring manner was so helpful for my Mom, Dad, and me and my sister.They helped my Mom in so many ways: making healthy and beautifully presented meals, checking that she had fresh drinks and snacks, keeping her company, going through some family photo albums so she could experience some wonderful memories when me and my sister were not there, helping her with some appropriate exercises, turning in her favourite music, etc.In the later stages of my Mom’s illness, they helped her shower, managed her medications, ensured that her oxygen mask was on, kept her comfortable in bed, and skillfully used a suction machine during coughing episodes. My Mom had a lot of anxiety during the coughing episodes and Mikaela’s calm manner was tremendously helpful for my Mom.Mikaela and Spencer also supported our family in whichever direction things would go. Words cannot express how grateful we are for the outstanding care Mikaela and Spencer provided to our Mom.Thank you.

I reached out to Mikaela in desperate need of a support worker who spoke Italian for my father who suffers with severe dementia. She assured me that she would do her best and find someone to fit my fathers needs. She was professional, caring, knowledgable plus found an amazing PSW who speaks Italian. My fathers needs are being met, he is being understood and cared for and I now have peace of mind. Thank you Senior Support Services of Southern Ontario, I highly recommend these 2 amazing women.

I have been with the service for almost a year. I find everyone,very professional and supportive. They are easy to work with. If you're interested in a position assisting Seniors, I highly recommend.

Spencer and Mikaela answered their true calling in life by creating Senior Support Services of Southern Ontario. Within minutes of meeting these two spirited individuals, it becomes obvious that they have an aptitude for enhancing the quality of life for older adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. While Spencer and Mikaela are compassionate and joyful, they are also relentless in their pursuit to bring awareness to society regarding the challenges that many seniors face as they age. Their blog and appearances on several podcasts showcase their desire to create a better life for seniors. It is often stated that it takes a certain person to work in long term care". That statement is especially true for Spencer and Mikaela."

Amazing women who absolutely love what they do!!!My 97 year old mother receives the best care. Her caregiver, Galina is like a family member. They laugh and have a great time together. Such a relief for me as her primary caregiver.Truly a blessing