Our Founder's Story
The roots of DAAR run deep in personal experience and a lifelong commitment to compassionate care. For our founder, Asha, the journey began in childhood, watching her mother and family provide devoted care to her aunt, who lived with cerebral palsy and paraplegia. These early experiences shaped her understanding of both the challenges and beauty of providing dedicated care to loved ones with special needs.
"I witnessed firsthand the overwhelming love and dedication required to provide quality care," Asha recalls. "But I also saw the struggles caregivers face and the critical importance of maintaining dignity in care relationships."
A Legacy of Care
Asha's path to founding DAAR was further shaped by her experience as a caregiver for her father, who battled Parkinson's disease for many years. She was an integral part of his care team, an experience that would become the cornerstone of DAAR's philosophy.
"My father's journey showed me the profound difference between care given with genuine love and respect, versus care lacking empathy and compassion," Asha shares. "Through proper nutrition, exercise, and most importantly, care that preserved his dignity and independence, we were able to help him maintain his quality of life until the end."
Why DAAR is Different
Our care philosophy is built on several key principles that set us apart:
Personal Experience with Memory Care: Our profound understanding of dementia and memory-related conditions shapes every aspect of our care approach. This firsthand experience enables us to provide specialized support that addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with dementia and their families, combining clinical expertise with deep empathy and practical knowledge of daily care needs.
Holistic Wellness Integration: We go beyond traditional care by incorporating complete wellness practices. Our comprehensive approach includes personalized nutritional guidance, adaptive exercise programs, and mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga, ensuring we nurture both body and spirit.
Dignity-Centered Philosophy: Every aspect of our care is designed to preserve and enhance our clients' independence and dignity. From personal care to end-of-life support, we maintain the highest standards of respectful, compassionate service that honors each individual's journey.
Family-Centered Support System: Drawing from personal experience, we understand that care extends beyond the individual to encompass the entire family unit. We provide guidance, support, and resources to help families navigate their caregiving journey with confidence.
Dedicated Client Advocacy: We serve as strong advocates for our clients, ensuring they receive the attention, respect, and quality of care they deserve. Our team actively coordinates with healthcare providers and community resources to create a comprehensive support network.
Our Expertise & Certifications
Our commitment to exceptional care is backed by professional expertise and specialized training:
Medicaid Provider & Patient Advocate: As a Medicaid provider, we help clients navigate complex benefits systems to secure the maximum covered services they're entitled to. Our team serves as liaisons between clients and insurance providers to optimize policy benefits for comprehensive care.
Specialized Professional Training: Asha holds a Certified Comprehensive Dementia Care Provider certification from John’s Hopkins University School of Medicine and is pursuing additional certifications in End-of-Life Doula care (University of Vermont ) and Food Matters Nutrition (Gaia Network).
These credentials reflect our commitment to evidence-based, holistic care approaches that address the complex needs of our clients. When you choose DAAR, you're partnering with professionals who understand both the practical and administrative sides of home care.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to:
Providing comprehensive care that addresses both physical and emotional needs
Supporting families through their caregiving journey
Maintaining the highest standards of professional care
Creating positive, lasting relationships with our clients and their families
Looking Forward
As we continue to grow, our mission remains steadfast: to provide the kind of care that we would want for our own family members - care that is professional, compassionate, and deeply respectful of each individual's dignity and independence.
"Every individual deserves care that not only meets their physical needs but also nourishes their spirit and preserves their dignity. This is the foundation of everything we do at DAAR." - Asha, Founder
