Monday, September 15, 2008

Senior Home Care Services



Everyone shares similar concerns about health care for our parents, grandparents and loved ones as they reach retirement age and beyond. Perhaps your mother gets confused and can't keep her doctor appointments and medications straight. Or your dad seems depressed and doesn't enjoy fishing anymore. Maybe your grandmother needs regular attention for her Alzheimer's while you're at work. That's when Home Instead Senior Care can come into the home and be the caregiver for you.

Are you seeing that your loved ones need home health care as they age? Have you thought about a nursing home or assisted living facility, but want to keep them in their home for as long as possible? Are you starting to wear out because of the impact the senior care you're providing is having at work and with your family members? Do you fear for a loved one's safety?

Home Instead Senior Care can help with compassionate, home care services delivered right in your loved one's home. Whether a few hours a day or long term care 24 hours a day, a CAREGiver can assist you. All CAREGivers are thoroughly screened, extensively trained, insured and bonded, matched to your preferences, professional and reliable.


There are a wide variety of services available, and this list may grow to include activities and support that are unique to your needs. We also have information on Alzheimer's and dementia care or feel free to read more about us.

Senior Services include the following and more - all tailored to meet your needs:

Companionship Services

Offer elderly companionship
and conversation
Provide respite care
Monitor diet and eating
Check food expirations
Assist with evening and tuck-in
Aid with morning and wake-up
Arrange appointments
Provide medication reminders
Aid with reading
Assist with walking
Write letters and correspondence
Organize mail
Stimulate mental awareness
Assist with entertaining
Answer the door
Reminisce about the past
Assist with clothing selection
Care for houseplants
Provide reminders for appointments
Discuss current and historical events
Participate in crafts
Play games and cards
Supervise home maintenance
Record and arrange recipes
Oversee home deliveries
Prepare grocery lists
Clip coupons for shopping
Monitor TV usage
Mail bills and letters
Buy magazines, papers and books
Rent and play movies
Plan visits, outings and trips
Visit neighbors and friends
Read religious materials
Maintain calendar
Maintain family scrapbook
Record family history
Home Helper Services

Provide Alzheimer's Care
Assist with laundry and ironing
Take out garbage
Change linens
Plan, prepare and clean up meals
Make beds
Dust furniture
Drop off and pick up dry cleaning
Pick up prescriptions
Organize and clean closets
Assist with pet care
Shop for groceries and supplies
Prepare future meals
Escort to appointments
Accompany to lunch or dinner
Escort for shopping and errands
Attend plays and concerts
Escort to religious services
Attend club meetings and sporting events
Aid with airport tasks

Personal Services

Assistance with:
Eating
Grooming
Dressing
Bathing
Incontinence
Cognitive impairment
Mobility
Medication reminders


Services may vary by individual Home Instead Senior Care franchise office location.

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