In-Focus | Published October 16, 2023
SOUTHFIELD — Jeff Brown worked in corporate media for 25 years before deciding to open a private duty home care business. As executive director and owner of CareBuilders at Home, Oakland County, his mission is to assist his clients in living independent, dignified lives in the comfort of their homes.
“We provide in-home, nonmedical support services that meet the social, spiritual, emotional and physical needs of our clients,” he said. He noted that the need for in-home health care is booming today. His clients range from requiring only a daily health check to clients who require extensive attention, such as closed head injuries, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson‘s or ALS.
Jeff has a staff of nearly 70 plus caregivers who have been extensively vetted through national drug, driving and criminal screens. “We pride ourselves on assessing our clients’ specific needs and match the best caregiver for them, keeping in mind their specific needs,” he said.
CareBuilders at Home’s Wellness Program matches today’s technology and home care. Through voice-activated technology that transforms client’s televisions into an on-demand video call, allowing clients to engage face to face with family and their care team at CareBuilders at Home. “We offer check-in chats, which is a proactive approach to client care. We are dedicated to combating senior isolation and depression through daily engagement and monitoring,” he said.
Some services provided are personal care and support, companionship, appointment transportation, medication reminders, post-surgery care, errands and shopping, meal preparation, specialized nonmedical services including Alzheimer’s/dementia care, ALS care and Parkinson’s.
CareBuilders at Home SE Michigan is located at 29201 Telegraph Road, Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48034. For more information, call (248) 278-1504, email jbrown@carebuildersathome.com or visit carebuildersathome.com/oakland-county.