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If you know that you are a carrier of this abnormal HEXA gene, we invite you to participate in our research project. Your participation will contribute to the knowledge gained from this research project. Knowledge gained will be used to help others through the development of new and improved carrier screening tests for people like you. We are looking for 50 people known to carry the abnormal Tay-Sachs gene. We ask participants in the project to donate about 1 tablespoon of blood for test development. Only a single visit is required. You qualify to volunteer if you are: ‡0DOHRU)HPDOHDWOHDVW\HDUVRIDJHRUROGHU ‡$FDUULHURIWKH7D\6DFKVGLVHDVHJHQH You will receive $100.00 compensation for your time for the study visit. B rian Schurgin, president of partnership. “We think of ourselves as Better Life Home Care in matchmakers in a way,” Schurgin said. Farmington Hills, runs a Services provided include meal concierge-style, in-home care service preparation, light housekeeping and that focuses on inde- assistance with personal pendence, positivity and hygiene as well as daily creating a true sense of exercise regimens and companionship for its activities to enrich the clients. body and brain. That “Being the sole pro- includes taking clients vider of home care for on outings to com- my own grandfather munity centers and inspired the core of other places so they can our mission at Better socialize with friends. Life Home Care,” Transportation to doctor said Schurgin, 44, of appointments and off- Huntington Woods, who site therapy sessions is is also a licensed neuro- also provided. muscular therapist. “We Caregivers will even are dedicated to empow- Brian Schurgin accompany clients on ering those for whom we vacations or other out- care and ensuring they of-town trips. They offer are as healthy as they can Skype or FaceTime calls be as well as happy, secure and in con- daily to family members, helping cli- trol of their lives.” ents maintain their close relationships Schurgin knows firsthand how dev- and allowing family members to rest astating the wrong kind of elder care assured that their loved one is receiv- can be. It was one reason he moved ing optimal care. back home from Florida to take care Better Life also provides therapeutic of his grandfather following a stroke. massage to individuals who have suf- From there, the idea for Better Life fered trauma as the result of an auto Home Care began to take shape. accident. Better Life Home Care provides Schurgin’s long-term goal is not in-home support for physically or focused on growth but rather on main- mentally impaired individuals, match- taining and building upon Better Life ing them with a member of its highly Home Care’s family-centered mission. trained and carefully selected team of He continues to offer a no-fee guar- caregivers. antee that ensures clients do not pay “We custom-tailor our care to meet unless they are happy with their care. a person’s specific needs,” Schurgin “If it were my parents, I would want said. “If they have a special diet, we’ll that for them,” Schurgin said. consult with a nutritionist. We’ll bring Schurgin and his wife, Tasha, have them matzah ball soup if they need it two daughters, Ava, 8, and Nina, 5. that day. We want them to have a sense The family is active in Aish. Schurgin of comfort, security and well-being. says that his Judaism has inspired his “If they don’t feel they need in-home career. “I’ve always been taught being care but their family feels they need Jewish means you do acts of kindness help, then we’ll sign on as personal without any expectation. This is what assistants or companions,” he added. I know to be a mitzvah, and helping “We are there to help them in any way people is my life’s work.” we can, no matter how that help is Whatever the future holds, labeled.” Schurgin’s experience with his own The company’s director of client grandfather will continue to guide care, Amy Miller, carefully matches his efforts. He will always be inspired each client and caregiver, taking into by one simple idea: help others, account special needs, personalities, always. temperaments and other small details Joan Frank owns B frank Communications in that can make all the difference in a Birmingham. successful, long-term client-caregiver * To enroll in this research study, please contact: Sabrina Heidenga 734-794-5662 sabrina.heidenga@progenity.com 2111190 126 September 29 • 2016 Help Others — Always