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Non Medical In-Home Care
"The type of supportive care needed most by seniors."

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The age wave is mounting: 33 million Americans, an unprecedented 13% of the population, are over 65. Their ranks will more than double by the year 2030.

One of the key issues for this population group will be the need for alternatives for care to deal with the various conditions that come with aging that make everyday activities difficult. In fact, by the age of 65, nearly 17% of us need some support with the every day activities of living. By age 85, nearly half of us need this help.

Whether it's for extra assistance after a stay in the hospital, an aging parent who needs extra help or companionship to remain in their home, or as a respite for the husband or wife who cares for an ailing spouse, non medical in-home care can help.

Personal Home Care Services

  * Bathing
  * Bed bath
  * Tub bath
  * Shower
  * Sponge bath
  * Shave
  * Shampoo
  * Oral/mouth care  * Brush teeth
  * Denture care
  * Dressing
  * Grooming
  * Comb or brush hair
  * Skin care
  * Perineal care
  * Change adult briefs
  * Assist with bedpan
  * Assist with urinal
  * Assist with commode
  * Reposition bed-bound clients to help prevent skin breakdown
  * Assist with active range-of-motion activities
  * And many more Client requests

Homemaking Home Care Services

  * Meal planning
  * Cooking
  * Meal preparation - according to taste/diet
  * Serve meals
  * Wash dishes
  * Light housekeeping - vacuuming, dusting, cleaning client's bathroom, kitchen maintenance . . . more
  * Personal laundry and linens
  * Make/change bed
  * Help with organization - clean closets, sort photos
  * Shopping
  * Errands
  * Grocery shopping
  * Incidental transportation
  * Out-of-town travel assistance
  * Pet care
  * Plant care
  * And many more Client requests

Personal Assistance & Supportive Care

  * Transfers
  * Ambulation
  * Feeding
  * Assist to bathroom
  * Assist with self-administered medication
  * Limit or encourage fluids
  * Record food intake
  * Record urinary output
  * Record bowel function

Companion Care Services

  * Conversation
  * Reading
  * Games
  * Projects
  * Gardening
  * Appointments
  * Attend events
  * Visit friends
  * Outings
  * Celebrating birthdays
  * Record memoirs
  * Correspondence
  * And many more client requests including Respite Care

Non-medical home care services are becoming a popular alternative to nursing homes. Home care services are often used in conjunction with home health care and assisted living services, with many families today, often hiring private caregivers for their loved one's personal care needs.