Personal care is the foundation of everything we do. A caregiver visits on an agreed schedule and helps with the parts of the day that have become difficult — washing, dressing, getting to the bathroom, preparing a proper meal.
The aim is never to take over. It is to remove the risk and the strain from daily routines, so your loved one can carry on living in their own home, on their own terms.
A typical personal care visit covers some or all of the following, set out in your written care plan.
Handled with patience and privacy, at your loved one’s own pace.
Safe support getting up, moving around and managing stairs, with fall risks checked.
Prompting and support so medication is taken correctly and on time.
Food that matches dietary needs and that your loved one will actually enjoy.
Conversation and company — often the part families say matters most.
