Personal Care In The Comfort Of Home
for independence and peace of mind
Personal care is ideal for individuals who need assistance with daily home and personal care due to aging, physical ability, or medical condition. Care will typically include a combination of tasks and activities designed to ensure the individual's safety, comfort, and well-being.
Personal Care + Companionship
Bathing, dressing and grooming assistance
Administration and assistance with eating
Medication reminders
Excretion supervision and incontinence care
Assisting with walking + mobility
Safety and fall prevention
Lifestyle + Home Support
Housekeeping and cleaning
Meal preparation and nutrition
Laundry and change of bed linens
Grocery shopping and errands
Transportation to appointments and activities
Encourage and assist with particular ROM and strength exercises
We Are Here To Help When You Need Us
Our certified and experienced home health aides assist in personal activities and housekeeping tasks that have become more difficult to complete on your own. Surrounded by their possessions, pets, and a familiar environment, your loved one can keep their independence while providing the family with peace of mind.
01. Why Should I Consider In-Home Care?
In home care keeps the patient at home in familiar surroundings. The comfort of "home" makes patients feel safe along with the added benefit of decreased contraction of infections normally associated with hospital or nursing home settings. Home care promotes on-going independence for all patients. We strive to enrich your life by preserving your independence and treating you with compassion.
At Midwest Home Care - our nurses and home health aides work together to provide exceptional home care services while keeping your provider and family aware of your progress. Our home healthcare team strives to keep you or your family member independent and functioning- on your own, in your home.
02. When Should I Consider In-Home Care?
When loved ones are at an age or stage of needing more help than they will sometimes admit, or than your family is able to provide, that's where we step in. Issues that may indicate a need for home care assistance include:
- Your loved one has trouble getting dressed or fastening clothing
- Toileting and bathing present complications for your loved one
- They are unable to prepare meals or need frequent assistance
- Nutritional needs are not being met due to problems with eating
- Medications are sometimes missed or forgotten
- Walking requires assistance or frequent falls occur
- Household chores are being ignored or present difficulty
- A pre-existing or new diagnosis require on-going medical attention
03. Are Patient Families Involved In The Process?
We provide home healthcare based on the client's medical, personal and situational needs. The client and family are included in all steps of creating the plan of care, and are encouraged to let staff know when changes occur so that the plan may be updated to meet the client's current needs. Midwest Home Care staff will also notify other care providers of the changes.
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