Personal Care / Companionship Services
Personal care services are just as they seem, they are very personal for our clients and their families. Helping a loved one with bathing or toileting can be very uncomfortable for our clients and the family member who is trying to assist. Some of our clients are very modest and it can be very distressing or embarrassing to ask a family member for help with Personal Care. Our professional caregivers are ready to assist with any of these individual and private matters, we are here to provide the essential aid and relief needed. When it comes to Personal Care we want you to keep that feeling of dignity and respect while our Caregivers assist in those delicate everyday activities such as:
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Dressing
- Incontinence Care
- Grooming
- Personal Hygiene
At In Home Assisted Living, our companionship services are designed to keep you or your loved one active and engaged in everyday living. So many times we see families who have loved ones who live alone and at times they don’t have ample social interaction or get out of the house very often. As much as family and friends try to stop by, call, engage, take loved ones to do things, it can be hard to keep up. It can be very hard for family members because they juggling work, kids, household duties, and other obligations. We understand how challenging all of these conditions can be and we are here to help relieve some of that pressure. Some of the companionship services we provide are:
- Sitting and talking with our clients and providing company for them
- Taking them out of the house to increase socialization
- Playing games or assembling puzzles to keep their mind active
- Outdoor activities
- Going for a walk outside
- Listening to stories about past events in their lives
- Helping them set up accounts and connect via social media
- Meal preparation to provide proper nutrition
These are just some of the many services we provide. Our professional caregivers are here to help in any way we can. Please call us anytime at 864-214-3794 and we will be happy to talk with you about developing a plan of care for you or your loved one!
Levels of Service
Respite Care
What is respite care? As a loving family member, you may spend a lot of time taking care of a loved one in one way or another. You may do their grocery shopping, manage finances and pay their bills, take your loved one to doctor’s appointments, guiding and overseeing health, personal and financial matters, or help them with grooming, hygiene and or dressing every day.
There will likely be a time where you want to go on a weekend away, a special vacation or maybe you have a business trip that takes you out of town. At times we as caregivers have our own medical and personal matters that need tending to. These events are why we offer respite care to help place your mind at ease, and to take care of your loved ones needs while you are taking the time you need to be away or managing your personal obligations and special occasions.
Here at In-Home Assisted Living, we realize that life’s demands continue and sometimes you need a time away or a break from care-giving. This is absolutely normal and can be stress free with In-Home Assisted Living as your partner. We offer customized levels of Respite care providing you with relief and peace of mind, knowing your loved one will continue in their routine of daily activities. Whether you’re going on a trip, have errands to run yourself or just need that personal time to recharge we can ensure your loved one is continuing to get the care, companionship and security needed while your away.