In this day and time, there are many, many options for seniors and people who need assistance with daily activities.

But, the question is, "What are seniors and their families looking for when it's time to bring in extra help?"

Seniors and their family members will quickly tell you what is important to them.

Security. Dignity. Comfort. Independence. Companionship.

Since 1997, Ray of Sunshine has been helping seniors and their families. A client-directed, non-medical, private pay care registry, Ray of Sunshine refers caregivers to people needing assistance in private residences, hospitals, rehabs, assisted living, retirement facilities and healthcare facilities.

Co-owners Donna Raney and Linda Peck consider their work as much a ministry as anything. "The caregivers on the registry often become friends of the family. We like for people to think of us as the folks next door taking care of their mom and dad. Many times, family members want to be with their older parent all the time, but simply can't. The caregivers do everything they can to fill that gap."

The registered caregivers at Ray of Sunshine (which happens to be the oldest licensed senior care registry in town) have all undergone complete and extensive character and criminal background screening, providing seniors and their families with peace of mind about their choice.

Services range from companionship/friendship, respite care, medication reminders, errands/transportation, meal planning and preparation, dressing/grooming, light housekeeping, laundry/changing linens to assisting with all the activities of daily living.

As clients and their family members become more comfortable with the caregivers, the list of services offered will most certainly grow to include any special requests.

With the Ray of Sunshine registry, the client has flexibility and choices, such as; the choice of when, where and how much care is to be provided the choice to retain or replace the caregiver and even the choice of a back-up caregiver if the need arises the choice to use your long-term care insurance for reimbursement according to your policy because of our state Personal Assistance Services license the choice to make a single payment for all caregivers under contract with the registry, ensuring compliance with Form 1099 tax requirements

Call Ray of Sunshine, the company that understands the special needs of older family members and refers the caregivers that provide those family members with warmth and heart.

"For I know the plans that I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

Call (940) 368-9230 for references and more information.