In-Home Care Services
Personal Care and Assistance
As we age, even simple chores like bathing or dressing can become difficult. This can lead to poor hygiene, unsanitary environment issues, safety concerns and diminished self-worth. Our compassionate home care aides can assist with all facets of Personal Care and Assistance. We can insure that you or your loved one remain independent and enjoy life in a clean and safe environment.
- Bathing and Showering
- Restroom activities – toileting and incontinence care
- Dressing and grooming
- Transferring and positioning
- Exercises – range of motion
- Walking and mobility
Meal Preparation and Diet Planning
A balanced diet and nutrition are especially important to seniors. Our caregivers can insure that you or your loved one are receiving healthy home cooked meals. We can cook the meals you want and/or follow the specialized diet you need.
- Routine food and meal preparation
- Menu planning and portion control
- Specialized dietary and intake monitoring
- Nutritional diets based on client needs
- Hydration Monitoring
- Can precook meals for the days when help isn’t needed
Home Care Medication Reminders
Multiple prescriptions and high OTC (over the counter) medicine use is common among seniors. Numerous medications, coupled with different dosage times is difficult to manage, especially for seniors. Our care providers insure that our clients take the accurate medications and dosage, at the prescribed time. We provide peace of mind to our clients, and their families, by insuring that all medications and drugs are administered correctly.
- Medication reminders (insure they are on schedule)
- Insure care recipient is taking correct medication and prescribed quantities
- Tracking and documenting medication intake
- Monitoring for side effects
- Reporting when scripts are low and/or refills are needed
- Picking up and dropping off prescriptions
- Monitor pillboxes
Transportation and Errands
Our health aides help our clients maintain their independence and freedom by driving them whenever and wherever they wish to go. Client’s have the option of being transported in their own vehicles or the caregivers. Note, all AngeliCare caregivers have valid drivers license and required insurance coverage.
- Doctor’s, rehab and other health related appointments
- Social events or religious services
- Visit relatives and friends
- Shopping
- Hair or nail appointments
- Or just to get out and go for a drive
Companionship and Recreation
Many seniors lead lonely solitary lives. Family members and friends are no longer around and interaction with others is infrequent. Our care providers can provide companionship and friendship, which benefits both spirit and body. Caregivers share stories, play games and encourage participation in forgotten hobbies and interests. Our associates help their clients enjoy life.
- Playing games or cards
- Sharing stories and reminiscing.
- Puzzles and arts/crafts
- Mind stimulating exercises
- Going to the movies, the zoo or plays
- Social events or religious services
Light Housekeeping and Domestic Duties
Unfortunately, as we age, simple chores such as housework becomes more difficult. In many instances, seniors live in unclean environments because they physically can’t maintain a clean home. We can help. Our caregivers can lessen the burden on seniors, and their families, by doing the cleaning for them. A clean house benefits everyone, especially seniors who have weakened immune systems. Our caregivers can help provide a clean environment that will diminish bacteria, germs and viruses. Additionally, a clean environment provides a more comfortable living condition and lifts the spirits of its occupants.
- Dusting and vacuuming
- Cleaning and mopping
- Doing the dishes
- Laundry
- Making beds and changing linens
- Disinfecting
- Pet assistance
- Plant maintenance
Specialty In-home Care Services
In addition to standard care, our provision of services includes specialized care needs such as dementia care and those with chronic diseases and illnesses. We also provide specialty visits; whenever or wherever you need us. Every Care plan is customized specific to your diagnosis, care needs and goals.
- Dementia Care (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Bodies)
- Rehabilitation Assistance (Range of Motion exercises)
- Pre & post-surgical care
- Bathing Visits
- Respite Care
- Hospice Care
- Maternity Care