Living abroad in the Canary Islands offers a year-round favourable climate and beautiful environment, which is why many people decide to retire here. Enjoying sunshine all year, drinking sangria in your favourite bar, and relaxing on the beach is a retirement dream for many.
However, living abroad may be challenging as well. Living far from family and often with a language barrier can become a problem, especially when the first health issues arise.
Navigating the Spanish system can be stressful in itself, and there are numerous instances when the elderly, who have chosen to retire here, feel completely lost and unsure of what to do or whom to turn to for assistance when they need help.
A young, enthusiastic, multilingual skilled woman originally from Slovakia, Ilona Baloghova, an expert in special needs education with over a decade of experience in the social field, witnessed the struggles faced by many in Tenerife when they required assistance. Recognising the need for a solution, she founded HomeCare Tenerife.
Understanding the unique needs arising from living abroad, often far from family, HomeCare Tenerife is raising the standards of care to a whole new level.
HomeCare Tenerife provides comprehensive support to individuals with reduced mobility and the elderly, enabling them to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. Help with translations and doctor appointments, support with personal care, help with household chores, assistance with organising medication, popping into the pharmacy or supermarket, and light meal preparation, are just a few services among many others provided by the company.
The distinction between HomeCare Tenerife and regular care companies is that they ensure a consistent and friendly presence, providing familiarity and reliability for their clients based on reassurance and trust. "It is about having someone to rely on when you truly need it," explains Ilona her company philosophy.
A valuable service of weekly reports for loved ones has been developed to address concerns. These reports are designed to provide a comprehensive update and a consistent source of information for those living abroad and their families. These reports become a lifeline, offering reassurance and bridging the emotional gap with family back home.
HomeCare Tenerife operates with a small team of professional, fully trained, and energetic care assistants delivering loving care and support to those who need it the most. Commitment to a small clientele ensures personalised attention.
"Our clients are mostly from the UK, but we have some from different countries too, including Germany, Belgium, and Finland," says Ilona. "We are only a small company, and we may not change the world, but we may change the entire world of a few people. And we are doing it every day," she added.
If you’d like to know more about HomeCare Tenerife and the services they provide, look at their webpage here: http://homecaretenerife.com/services-style-1/
