Personal Care Services

Personal Care Services focus on assisting elderly clients with their daily activities to help them maintain their independence and quality of life. These services include:

• Bathing and Hygiene: Help with bathing, grooming, and other hygiene-related activities to ensure clients remain clean and healthy.
• Dressing Assistance: Support with choosing and putting on clothes that are appropriate and comfortable.
• Meal Preparation: Cooking and preparing meals that are nutritious and cater to specific dietary requirements and preferences.
• Feeding Assistance: Providing help to those who have difficulties feeding themselves due to physical limitations.
• Mobility Assistance: Support with moving around the house or outside, aiding in walking, and transferring from bed to chair, which is crucial for clients with limited mobility.
• Toileting and Incontinence Care: Assistance with toileting, including managing incontinence, which is vital for maintaining comfort and hygiene.
• Companionship: Engaging clients in conversation, playing games, reading, and other social activities to keep them mentally active and socially connected.

Medical Care Services

Medical Care Services are provided by healthcare professionals and include:

• Medication Management: Organizing medications and reminding clients to take them to ensure they are used correctly and on schedule.
• Health Monitoring: Regular checks on vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, and blood glucose levels, crucial for clients with chronic conditions.
• Wound Care: Managing and dressing wounds to prevent infection, especially important for those with diabetes or those recovering from surgery.
• Licensed Practical Nursing: Care provided by licensed practical nurses, including medical monitoring, administering treatments, and collaborating with doctors to manage health conditions.

Specialized Care Services

• Specialized Care Services are tailored to meet the needs of clients with specific health conditions, including:
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Specialized approaches to care that enhance safety and improve the quality of life for clients with memory loss, including structured routines and memory exercises.
• Palliative Care: Focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, aiming to improve quality of life for both the client and the family.
• Respite Care: Temporary care services provided to relieve family caregivers, allowing them some time off while ensuring their loved one is in safe hands.
• Hospice Support: Compassionate care focusing on the comfort and needs of those in the final phases of a terminal illness, with an emphasis on controlling pain and other symptoms.

Additional Support Services

Additional Support Services help enhance the living environment and quality of life for seniors, including:

• Transportation Services: Assistance with getting to and from appointments, social events, or running errands.
• Light Housekeeping: Help with everyday tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a tidy living space.
• Pet Care: Assistance with pet needs, ensuring pets are fed, walked, and groomed, which can be challenging for some seniors to manage on their own.
• Technology Assistance: Helping seniors use technology for communication, entertainment, or safety, which can include teaching them how to use smartphones, computers, or emergency response systems.
• 24-Hour Live-In Care: Providing continuous care to ensure safety and availability of immediate assistance, ideal for clients with significant care needs.
• Safety Modifications: Consulting on and helping implement changes to the home to improve safety, such as installing grab bars, ramps, and other aids to prevent falls.

At Glad Senior Home Care, we understand that every senior’s needs are unique. Our experienced team is trained to deliver a range of personalized services from physical and respiratory therapy, to skilled nursing and dementia care. We pride ourselves on creating safe, nurturing environments where our clients can thrive in the comfort of their own homes.