For fifteen years caregivers at Thornbrook Home Care have helped seniors stay in their homes, safely and comfortably.

It has grown to a 24-hour service that employs registered nurses who take turns being on-call. A live voice answers every telephone call.

"We wanted to make sure that our clients were treated the way we would want our parents to be treated."

Every relationship begins with a consultation where the client's medical history is taken. His or her physiscian is then contacted to confirm diagnosis, treatment and medication.

Thornbrook can supply cleaners, cooks, companions, drivers and live-ins as well as RN's.

The agency also arranges nursing visits. Often clients are seen more frequently by Thornbrook's nurses than by their own physician.

Caregivers could go to hospitals, senior homes and long-term care institutions to relieve overtaxed hospital staff. They could give Thornbrook clients that much-needed bedpan, or juice and prevent loneliness and fear.

For those who wish to spend their final days at home surrounded by family and friends, nurses are available.

Caring for an aging parent is an onerous task.

"What I have heard from children and caregivers is that home care is one of the most valuable gifts an aging parent can give to their children."

Thornbrook Home Care is located at 5230 Dundas Street West at the Six Points Plaza. Please call (416) 239-6161 for more information.