Suppose you live alone. You are independent enough to care for yourself but you no longer drive and you have no way to get to the grocery store or run errands.

Or maybe you have a doctor appointment and you'd like to have someone there as a second pair .$of $. ears to hear what the doctor says.Perhaps you have an elderly parent who lives with you who becomes very lonely when you leave for work.Is there someone in your home that has multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, cancer, a heart condition, a stroke victim or just in need .$of $. an extra pair .$of $. hands?Caring Senior Service (CSS) may be just what you were looking for to help you with needs such as these and more.Jennifer and Randy Fayash .$of $. Caring Senior Service, located at 2625 Rt. 115, Effort, want to see that everyone lives in a healthy, happy home. They believe CSS provides a much needed service in the community and six months ago, bought a franchise .$of $. the Texas home-based company that was founded in 1991. Currently there are 41 offices throughout the United States."We're the second office to open in Pennsylvania," says Jennifer. "We have clients in Monroe County and in the Lehigh Valley."Their caregivers assist the elderly with certain non-medical needs in their homes from bathing and personal care, dressing, errand running, light housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, respite care, companionship and meal preparation."We are licensed, bonded and insured," says Jennifer, a licensed respiratory therapist who has worked in home health care for 15 years.Her husband, Randy, handles the accounting and business side .$of $. CSS. "You could say I'm the man behind the scenes."Jennifer explains that CSS provides the "GreatCare method" which addresses the three most important areas .$of $. concern: quality caregivers, care solutions and active involvement.They screen their caregivers carefully, requiring they have at least one year .$of $. experience in home health care or a CNA, and offer training.CSS offers:*a competitive hourly service rate*availability 24/7*friendly and courteous caregivers-never a stranger at your door because there is a personal introduction by office manager or owner before services begin*transportation at no additional hourly rate or charge. If the caregiver must use own vehicle, mileage .$of $. $.55 a mile is charged, which is the Federal rate.When they meet with a possible client, there is a 13-page assessment that is completed, with the client's likes and dislikes noted."We introduce our caregivers to our clients before they begin and we supervise their visits," says Randy."We're very personalized and we're very involved in our clients. I will be involved with every client for as long as I'm here," promises Jennifer.Daily and detailed progress reports are completed by the caregivers."It has been statistically shown what a difference it makes to have a visit from us twice a week. There are less readmittance to the hospital because there is someone to help them comply with doctors' orders, in proper administration .$of $. meds and physical therapies. There is just an overall sense .$of $. well-being and independence from our clients because .$of $. our visits," says Coletta Oshin, CSS home care consultant.CSS wants to help you have a healthy, happy home. If you would like to contact CSS, call 570-234-3892, or email

jfayash@caringinc.com. To learn more about CSS visit online at caringseniorservice.com.