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Home Care by Black Stone Wins Recognition from Council on Aging of
Southwestern Ohio
Southwest Ohio Home Care Agency Is Honored for Both Caregiving and Professional Areas
Cincinnati, OH – March 8, 2010 – Home Care by Black Stone, a leading provider of in-home caregiving services, today announced it was recognized in two different categories with awards from the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. On March 3rd, caregivers, professionals and an elected official who work to make life better for older adults were honored at the 39th annual meeting of Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA).
David Tramontana, CEO of Home Care by Black Stone, received the Outstanding Professional in Aging Award, which honors a professional in the field of aging who has made significant and lasting contributions through one or more ways, such as leadership, teaching, research, writing, community outreach, care management, or advocacy.
Tramontana leads advocacy efforts to increase funding and provider reimbursement rates for PASSPORT, as well as Medicare home health rates on the federal level. He has devoted much time and effort to help the county Elderly Service Programs, from levy campaigns to serving on the Hamilton County ESP Advisory Council.
Nancy Tucker of Lynchburg, Clinton County received the Outstanding Caregiver Award. With this award, Council on Aging honors professional caregivers who provide superior service to older adults who would not be able to live independently without their help.
Nominated by her client Jayne, Nancy won for her service under Home Care by Black Stone. In her nomination, Jayne said, “Nancy made it easy. She was calm, friendly and professional enough to know exactly how to start. One thing she did right was not push me. Little by little, I became sure of Nancy and I felt cared for. I never lost my individuality and she gave me a feeling of well being. Nancy is an angel who knew just how to care for someone like me.”
Additionally, June Ferguson, another home health aide for Home Care by Black Stone was recognized as a finalist in the Outstanding Caregiver category.
For more information or photos of the event, please contact Amy Chilla at PR@blackstonehc.com or 513-618-4458
About Council on Aging
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families.
Since 1974, COA has been designated by the state of Ohio as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. COA plans, coordinates, funds and administers programs for an area that is home to more than 252,000 adults age 60 and older.
COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being of older adults through a range of services that help them remain in their homes for as long as possible.
One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults.
About the Black Stone Family of Care Services
Since 1996, the Black Stone Family of Care Services has been serving any in-home care need of the frail elderly and disabled through a variety of funding sources and programs. In fact, Black Stone is the leading provider of non-medical services in Southwest Ohio. Black Stone provides families with the peace of mind that comes from expert and compassionate care in the comfort of home. Services provided range from non-medical to nursing and include meal preparation, grocery shopping, respite and personal care, medication reminders, OT, PT, and geriatric care management. With reliable and knowledgeable caregivers who have been extensively screened, the Black Stone Family of Care Services can provide care to fit any need at any time.
For more information, visit www.blackstonehc.com or call 513-891-1127.