Right at Home of Central Arkansas recognizes its unsung heroes

As the novel coronavirus continues to ravage communities across the world, it is heartening to see people and businesses stepping up to offer their strength and resources to protect the most vulnerable among us. Hot Springs has no shortage of its own heroes coming to the fore, and of them are our local Right at Home employees, who are saving lives and helping to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing care services to senior adults and adults with disabilities in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Right at Home caregivers have played an important role for the seniors they care for. Caregivers are doing errands for clients, including grocery shopping and medications pickups. Caregivers have also filled the gap of providing much-needed companionship that families are not currently able to do. Caregivers also are providing services like hair and nail care since these businesses have been closed. Right at Home caregivers are firm in following the CDC guidelines to reduce their exposure to COVID-19 in order to protect themselves and their clients.

“It is always a privilege to be able to serve seniors. During this time, seeing our caregivers providing such an essential role humbles me, and makes me feel proud of these heroes,” said Valerie Cadenhead.

By providing in-home care for the most vulnerable community members, Cadenhead’s Right at Home caregivers are alleviating the burden on overfull hospitals, trying to protect those for whom the virus presents the biggest risk, and providing companionship to reduce loneliness.

“Right now, we as a society are faced with an unprecedented challenge,” said Brian Petranick, CEO and president of Right at Home. “We believe that everyone should be doing what they can to protect and strengthen our communities. As a business that is uniquely well equipped to respond to this crisis, we are so proud of Right at Home of Central Arkansas and the role they are playing.”

Risk of exposure to COVID-19 remains lowest for those who can stay in their homes and limit outside contact. Right at Home caregivers are trained extensively on limiting exposure and reducing the risk of spreading infection. Right at Home continues to actively monitor the recommendations and guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and their state and local departments of health.