Companionship and Recreation

Considerate, private, respectful personal aged
care and assistance.

Home care services provide support that may be hard to come by elsewhere in your loved one’s life. They typically provide companionship, relief from isolation and depression, help with errands and shopping, recreation such as music or games, and support for adaptive tasks such as dressing or eating. Even if you are not at risk of needing this kind of care yet, it’s never too early to start planning for the future.

Companionship Care

Any time you hire home care services, you are getting companionship. This is especially true in the case of companion home care services. Companion caregivers are often hired to give a little extra companionship to patients who are dealing with a major illness. This can be especially helpful to lonely seniors. Companion caregivers might read to your loved one, take them out to movies or concerts, or visit parks or museums in the area. Some companion caregivers specialize in one-on-one conversation therapy that helps patients with dementia or even mild cognitive impairment to engage and stay engaged in conversation. Some caregivers will also help patients with special needs connect with family members and friends who visit, which is a great way to keep a loved one engaged in social activities even if they are having trouble connecting with others.

Nursing Care

Nursing care is a home care service that provides medical care. It can be needed for a wide variety of health issues, such as a chronic disease or injury, or the increased risk of a disease due to old age. Nurses can help with daily activities, administer medications, and even perform diagnostics and checkups. They are also trained in infection control to minimize the risk of spreading an illness. One of the most important things a nurse can do for you is help you plan for medical crises. They can make schedules for you and your family that help you stick to doctor’s appointments, and make sure everyone’s up-to-date on their health screenings. They can also help you figure out what your care will look like in the future – like what kind of treatments you will receive, or how you’ll organize your medications so you remember to take them.

Mobility Aide Services

Mobility aide services include providers who specialize in helping people with physical impairments or disabilities get around their house. This includes people who are either physically disabled or have an injury or illness that makes them unsteady or weak. This can be as simple as helping someone move a piece of furniture or walk up stairs. It may also include helping that person bathe or do other self-care tasks. Mobility aide services may also include visiting people in a group setting who are unable to get around, like those living in hospitals or nursing homes. This can be a great option to keep your loved one engaged with others and their community while they are unable to travel.

Respite Care

Respite care provides a little vacation for you or your loved ones who need assistance but don’t want to leave home. Respite care is probably best for people who need a little help with daily activities like dressing and bathing, but don’t need medical care. It’s also great for people who really need to stay home, but can’t be alone. Some people might only need a few hours of respite care per week. Others might need this type of service several times a week for an extended period of time. For example, respite care is a great option for parents of kids with disabilities. It can help adults who are caring for someone else, like a sick loved one, to take a break. It can also let you rest assured that your loved one is getting quality care while they’re out of the house.

Where do I receive personal care services?

In most cases, you will receive these services in your own home.