Firstly, I’d like to introduce myself to you. I’m Sarah, the owner of Take Time.
I’ve been asked so many times recently what motivated me to set up Take Time, that I thought I’d share the answer with you.
Before I started Take Time in 2005, I was a busy working Mum, juggling too much and feeling like I wasn’t on top of everything. I soon realised that I wasn’t the only person feeling like that, so I decided to set up a lifestyle management business offering a helping hand to other professionals with hectic lives.
This is still a big part of what we do, but what I didn’t expect when I started the business, was the rise in requests by older clients (and their daughters / sons) looking for support to help them carry on living the life they wanted.
Recently, I’ve seen this problem first hand as I’ve been one of the main carers for my elderly grandmother. It’s hard to watch someone you care about struggling to cope with basic day to day tasks, and I’m thankful that I live closely enough and have time to help. I do, however, realise that not everyone is that fortunate – whether it’s distance, work or other family commitments, it’s hard to be there every time you’re needed.
My own experience has made me even more determined and passionate about helping our clients to stay in their own homes. I have built up a wonderful team of caring people who come personally recommended – I’d trust each and every one of them to care for my own family, and I wouldn’t send anyone to help your family that I couldn’t say that about.
If you think we could help you or your parent/s, please call me for a chat – I’d be delighted to hear from you.
Warm regards,
Sarah
Take Time Virtual Office
Take Time have been invaluable to my mother. They have allowed us to start to enjoy some of the benefits of retirement without worrying about how mother is going to get her shopping. She broke her hip some years ago and so cannot get out very much. The staff at Take Time have been great with her and, it means one more person to help break the tedium of being alone in your senior years. It also means that we as a couple have been able to travel and reap the benefits of working for 33 years in education. Without Take Time we could never have done.
Thank you Sarah and you invaluable staff.