Home Instead — Local services in Bountiful

Home instead helped me take care of my dad who was on hospice care in my home. I wanted to give him the best care possible but as he became restless and began climbing over the bed rail, needing to be lifted from chair to his bed etc. I was overwhelmed and beyond tired. When they came with serious help. The women were knowledgable, proactive, I could totally trust them to care for my dad while I rested or did other things. They also organized medical items and offered to help clean anything I needed. They truly became friends. I’d had experience with one other agency who were very nice but the helpers were very young and sat on their cell phones waiting to be told what to do or for my dad to ask for help. I felt that I couldn’t leave them alone with my dad. I felt almost as if I was teaching them. I didn’t have them come back as it didn’t feel like help. Home Instead helped me in the last week of my dads life when he really went down hill fast, I don’t know what I would have done without them. I’ve spoken about what they did for me, but the best part is they were so loving and kind towards my dad. I wish I had found them sooner, but am so thankful for them. I have thought since that If I ever become terminally ill, I hope I can...

My wife has early-onset Alzheimer’s, and Shery has been one of her caregivers for the past two and a half years. Shery is the consummate professional—always kind, patient, and compassionate with my dear wife. From the beginning they connected beautifully, and as my wife’s condition has declined, Shery has remained a steady and reassuring presence.

I meet monthly with a group of families caring for loved ones with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. One of the common themes is how difficult caregiving is, and how essential—and rare—it is to find truly exceptional caregivers. Each time, I’m reminded how fortunate my wife and I are to have Shery.

I once asked Shery why she thought she was such a blessing in our home. After pausing, she said: “I am here to care for your wife—to help her be comfortable, calm, and clean.” Those words capture the heart of what she does every day, in an environment that is incredibly difficult as Alzheimer’s slowly incapacitates and takes away the person you love.

My family is, and always will be, deeply grateful for Shery. I honestly don’t know what we would do without her. Home Instead is lucky to have her, and families like mine are blessed because...

My mom is a current client of Home Instead and I wanted to take a moment to express my most sincere appreciation for the care we have received these past few months. There’s something so relieving knowing that I have support on the days when I physically cannot be in the community that my mom lives in. Not having to move has been the number one goal for my mom as she is 99 years old and change would be detrimental to her at this point. Being able to have the caregivers help my mom stay independent has made all the difference and I see it every time I visit. I want to give the credit where it is most earned- Kylea, thank you for loving my mom as much as I do. Claudia and Nancy- thank you for your care and kindness. You brought my mom breakfast even just this morning and it made her so happy. Thank you Home Instead, I will continue to share my experience and encourage everyone to use...