A visitor can make a difference to a senior living alone. Sharing a conversation or a meal can be something for your loved one to look forward to.

Companionship services include but are not limited to:

Outings, shopping, errands, playing cards and games, working puzzles, emotional support, conversation, discussions about current events, crafts and scrapbooking, movies, accompany to appointments, accompany to lunch or dinner, pick-up prescriptions, attend plays and concerts, escort to religious services and family events, and other activities as desired, such as club meetings, social events, and sporting events, art galleries and museum visits, walk in the park and nature walks

We can also assist with staying in touch with friends, family, and current events through Internet, e-mail, and Skype.

For health and social reasons, good personal hygiene is very important. Our in home personal care assistants are specially trained in bathing, personal hygiene and other personal care services, and always focus on preserving the dignity, comfort, and health of each client.

Personal Care Assistant services include but are not limited to:

Personal hygiene and grooming, bathing, dressing, shaving, medication reminders, incontinence care, toilet assistance
Oral Hygiene - Our care assistants can help our clients with mouth, gum, and denture care to encourage better overall oral hygiene.

Many seniors fail to get adequate nutrition because they don't want to prepare a meal and clean up afterwards. We can prepare regular meals to maintain a healthy diet, provide sufficient nutrition in regard to medications, while adding joy and comfort to a senior's day. Plus, our personal care assistants handle all the clean up!
We work with you to plan and prepare meals according to your specific needs. This can include shopping for special diets (diabetic, low-sodium, low Trans fats, etc.) to fixing favorite dishes just right.

Nutrition services include but are not limited to:

Meal preparation and prepare future meals, assist with eating if needed, support and encourage a certain diet, shopping for groceries and supplies, check food expirations

We recognize that your aging loved one can benefit from regular movement both physically and mentally. Our personal care assistants carefully consider the physical limitations and comfort of each client's ability to walk, climb stairs, get in and out of vehicles and other routine movements as they assist them.

Mobility services include but are not limited to:

Walking assistance, help with transfers such as in and out of bed, chairs, or the bathroom, assistance and encouragement with exercise, fall precautions

We provide transportation in conjunction with our companionship services in either our personal care assistant’s vehicle or your vehicle if one is available. If your loved one needs to get to doctor's appointment or simply wants to do some shopping, About You Home Care can help you get where you want to go.

Transportation services include but are not limited to:

Doctor’s appointments, other medical appointments, prescription pick-up, hairdresser or barber appointments, manicure/pedicure appointments, religious services, special family and holiday events (Birthdays, Weddings, Reunions), grocery shopping, community events and societal dinners, local shows and theatre, library visits, or to just go for a drive

A tidy home is a happier, more comfortable and safer home. This service is especially helpful for people who have trouble with mobility, experience joint pain, or tire easily.

Housekeeping and Home Management services include but are not limited to:

Light housekeeping, laundry, change bed linens and make bed, dust furniture, maintain a neat and safe environment, assist with pet care, trash removal, water plants, supervise home maintenance and assist with managing clutter such as mail and closet organization, assist with any other household tasks as needed

Family respite care allows you to take time off from your responsibilities as a caregiver to take care of yourself. While you're away, we're there to make sure that your loved one is well taken care of. Our caregivers can provide respite services at home or in a care facility for a few hours, a day, overnight, or long term.

In some cases, you may need a personal care assistant to go to a nursing home, assisted living, or retirement community to provide added companion care and one-on-one assistance with tasks that may not be met in these facilities.