About In One's Element

A few years ago, my brother and I brought my father to live with us in Rhode Island. He was mentally stable but was declining physically. We would spend most of our free time assisting him with food, shopping, laundry, entertainment and much more as the years progressed. We tried many services and private caretakers to no avail. It was extremely stressful for all of us. The loss of one's independence at any age is a difficult challenge. I started working for home care companies and saw the flaws, but I also realized I had the life experience and knowledge to make other peoples lives easier who were in the same situation. "I have done my home work" as one might say and decided to start In One's Element in memory of my father Richard Dana. It has become my goal to help other families and individuals through these circumstances. I take special time and effort to put in place a care plan for your family member that is personalized and carefully overseen. I want to assist you and your loved one to achieve optimum independence. I genuinely care and would happy to meet with you personally.

Our goal is to keep people with daily living or health challenges in their own element by allowing them to stay comfortable at home while receiving the assistance needed. We are committed to providing professional, ethical, and quality service which guarantees client satisfaction. We have a strong background in client-centered service, case management, and care giving. Our employees genuinely care about people who  are not only qualified, but are also compassionate, dependable, and trustworthy individuals who respect privacy and maintain confidentiality. We adapt our service delivery times to conform to our client's needs as well as make referrals on behalf of clients for other forms of assistance (with permission). We relieve clients of the worry that can occur when hiring privately as we carefully screen, train, and inform our employees thoroughly. One of the most stress relieving things we do is handle any issues that surface such as scheduling difficulties, illness, shift cancellations, arranging for substitute workers, and providing continuous supervision. To ensure client satisfaction there will be follow-ups on a regular basis to assess service effectiveness and to make revisions that reflect changing needs and wishes.

Costs

We charge a variable rate based on the type of service needed, when it is provided, and where it is delivered.

There are no costs for "non-medical" assessments. Mileage fees are applicable when running errands for clients. Costs are worked out and discussed with clients prior to commencement of service.

When is Service Available 

Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to conform to clients' needs and preferences. 

Where is Service Delivered

We service the Aquidneck Island areas and neighboring towns. If a need arises, we will strive to accommodate anyone who requires service outside this geographical are.

Who Can Obtain Service

Certain segments of the population will find our services especially beneficial such as people who are frail; elderly, housebound, new mothers, physically or mentaly challenged, recently discharged from the hospital; family caregivers; and accident victims.