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From Our Clients, Family Members & Professionals
"I heartily recommend Sarah, knowing that anyone who hires her is very fortunate! Having had Sarah’s help for over fifteen years, it’s a pleasure to give her the highest recommendation. She did a myriad of tasks as my personal assistant, decluttering and organizing the house, helping with seasonal chores, organizing several events, working seamlessly with other helpers, even being on call for emergencies. Totally reliable, organized, and a joy to work with, Sarah also served as our House Manager. She oversaw a number of major projects, like lead mitigation of windows, refinishing floors, and reorganizing after a major kitchen renovation. Because I totally trusted her integrity and talents, I delegated wherever I could. She vetted and hired companies for handling maintenance issues, met with insurance assessors, even moved in as a house sitter in our absence. Sarah also has exceptional skills as a care manager for elders. She’s deeply caring and sensitive to the subtleties of this work, and has provided creative, compassionate help for a family member, overseeing his 24/7 care and enabling him to continue living at home." Olivia, Former Client and Author/Dharma Teacher
"We are tremendously grateful to Sarah and all she has provided to our aging parents and family members over the years. She single-handedly made it possible for my elderly cousin to stay in his house, offering companionship and oversight to a very comprehensive elder care program. Sarah has been working with our family for more than fifteen years. She has taken on many tasks, including property management and elder care in a wide variety of contexts. Sarah has become a friend of the family because she has treated both my 85 year old mother and my soon to be 103 year old cousin with respect and great care. She is organized, diligent, and has a tremendous eye for detail. She has helped negotiate insurance claims, medical care, and provided oversight, guidance, and training to in-house caregivers. Sarah also is a master-organizer, helping to organize, categorize, and sell a lifetime's worth of furniture, art, and archival material. It is a highly daunting task for elders and their family's to manage these kinds of things on their own and Sarah has stepped up and handled these details with a lot of care and attention to detail. In addition to the wide-range of services Sarah provides, she genuinely cares about her clients. She treats my cousin Dan as if he is a member of her family. She arranges and attends medical appointments, spends time with him and explains his changing situation when necessary, and generally makes sure every aspect of his care is managed and delivered appropriately. Given the complexity of both my mother and cousin's care needs, we quite simply couldn't have done it without her." Ethan, Son and High School Teacher
"I will always be grateful to Sarah for helping my in-laws maintain their independence in their own home. The peace of mind that Sarah has provided our whole family is priceless, and I trust her completely. She creates a support network for them that covers a lot of territory, including paying their bills and managing their house. She also organizes and provides direct care to my mother-in-law. Sarah's specialized skills and knowledge about dementia have been crucial in helping to slow the progression of that condition." Val, Daughter-in-Law and University Professor
"I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. It gives me tremendous peace of mind to know that our patient is being closely monitored. We should all be so fortunate to have one so dedicated to our care in our time of need. Sarah Oinonen has been working with one of my elderly patients since 2013. Her dedication has been truly outstanding and has allowed my patient to live in his own home, still going strong at age 103! It is clear to me that his degree of independence is due to Sarah's dedicated care. Sarah's attention to detail and commitment to our shared patient are extraordinary. She has coordinated home services and keeps a very watchful eye on those who interact with him on a daily or intermittent basis. There are very detailed, highly organized notes regarding vital signs, meals, medication administration, and exercise which are tremendously helpful for this patient's health care providers. Between visits Sarah reports changes in condition or new symptoms so we may coordinate care consistent with this patient's stated wishes. Additionally, since 2016 Sarah has accompanied my patient to his medical visits -- an invaluable resource as this patient's cognitive decline has prevented him from being a reliable historian. Never was Sarah’s involvement more helpful than during the COVID-19 pandemic. She asked insightful questions and developed protocols for daily staff and for visitors regarding vaccination status, masking, handwashing, and social distancing. Providing a safe environment for this elderly man but also acknowledging the importance of his enjoyment of his last years of life is a tightrope well-negotiated by Sarah." Dr. Bruce, Harvard University Health Services
"Sarah encompasses compassion and understanding in a way that makes her clients feel safe and guided through decisions they need to make about their care. This gives them the opportunity to stay at home longer and improves their quality of life. She is an incredible advocate, and her skills in navigating the care system are admirable. Sarah has been an absolute joy to work with over the last several years. She hired me to work with clients of hers living with dementia, and in doing so, I was able to watch the way she works. Her ability to build rapport and trust with her clients is unmatched, and she is not only incredibly gifted but also exceptionally trained. I can't recommend Sarah highly enough." Jenna, Dementia Specialist
