This is a support service which essentially involves assistance with both basic and instrumental activities of daily living.
Personal care covers:
- Showering
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Grooming
- Oral Care
Home help provides:
- Assistance in light housekeeping duties
- Assistance in meal preparation
- Assistance in planning appointments and social activities
- Companion driving to do grocery shopping, attend medical appointments, salon visits/ hair appointments
- Companionship support in doing the following:
- Hobbies or preferred forms of entertainment
- Performing light and appropriate exercises
- Visiting family members or friends to keep them abreast of their loved one’s condition
- Reminding client (Not Administering) of their medication
Why is this Service Important?
This service allows establishment of trusting relationships with consistent companions where in elderly can receive care in the privacy of their own home.
By providing the assistance the elderly needs in an environment they know well, the risk of accidents, falls, and other injuries can be reduced.
For our elderly to maintain their feelings of self-worth and dignity, we can help by putting in place a good personal care regime.