Our Services
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Chronic Disease Care
Our caregivers receive ongoing training yearly to ensure proper care to individuals of all ages who suffer from chronic illnesses. Though a lot of our training revolves around Dementia and Alzheimers care we are also trained and educated on other chronic illnesses that plague the elderly population
Our caregivers work with individuals who have the following:
- Cancer
- Lung diseased
- Heart disease
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Compromised immune system
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Developmental disabilities
- Veterans’ care (PTSD)
- Alzheimer’s care
- Stroke care
- Parkinson’s care
Personal Care Services
We are aware of the difficulties that surround the the decision to hire help. In some instances remaining independent and a caregiver assistance go hand in hand. It is our privilege to provide top notch personal care services to families so their loved ones can can remain independent and living in the comforts of their own homes.
Below are examples of adult daily living skills we assist with:
- Grooming
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Skin Care
- help with Mouth Care
- Assistance with Feeding
- Incontinence care
- Medication reminders
- Assistance with physical therapy exercises
- Transferring and positioning
- Monitoring vitals, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, fluid intake/output
Companion Care
We are delighted to support your family with companion and socialization services that will allow your loved one to continue to stay active and engaged. We select an appropriate caregiver for your family based upon your personal interests, personality, needs and expectations.
Our companion care will support you or your loved one by:
- Meal planning and preparation to promote nutrition
- Going on outings for socializing
- Walking to maintain and promote an active lifestyle
- Keeping a sharp memory by discussing stories from the past
- Looking through photo books
- Playing board games or cards to enhance mental stimulation
Accompany Services
Our caregivers are able to accompany you or a loved one to and from a destination. We will provide personal care, safety, supervision and companionship during your social outing. We will accompany you back home and ensure you are settled in as well.
Here are some examples of outings:
- Doctor’s appointments
- General shopping
- Grocery shopping
- Hairdresser/barber appointments
- Medical testing and outpatient procedures
- Prescription drop-off and pick-up
- Religious services, concerts, plays, lectures
- Special family events like weddings
- Therapy sessions
Respite care
We recognize the difficulties that come along with caring for a loved one 24/7. Our caregivers are available 24/7 to provide you with a peace of mind. With our respite program you can ensure that you will receive the break you deserve. Whether you need respite care daily, weekly, monthly or for specific events such as weddings or out of town events. We can tailor a plan to fit your needs with high respect and regard to your routine.
Live In Care
You no longer have to fear that you or your loved one will be unsafe in the middle of the night or have difficulties using or accessing the bathroom. Our 24 hour caregiver program provides services that will provide you with security and satisfaction.
Some of our mind easing services:
- Help with toileting or incontinence care, no matter the hour
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Companionship during the night
- Immediate telephone contact in case of an emergency
After Surgery Care
It is imperative that you or your loved one focuses on healing after surgery. You can be confident that our care managers will develop a care plan tailored to the needs of you or your loved one.
You or your loved one can remain focused on healing while we work directly with your discharge planner, nurse or surgical coordinator to devise a proper care plan. We specially train every member of our team in the transition that occurs when patients are discharged from the hospital to their homes, and we are here for you through every step of that process.
Some of our post surgical care services include:
- Following discharge orders
- Transportation to your home and your appointments
- Prescription pickup, grocery shopping, and other errands
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Communication with healthcare providers and loved ones
Homemaker Services
Our trusted caregivers perform numerous household duties to help your or your loved one remain comfortable at home.
Our homemaker services include:
- Laundry and ironing
- Make beds and change linens
- Doing dishes
- Dust and vacuum
- Organize and clean closets
- Take out the trash
- Plan, prepare and clean up meals
- Help with errands
- Assist with pet care
- Escort to appointments and special events
- Accompany to lunch or dinner in a restaurant
- Small gardening task such as weed pulling
Home Modifications
In addition to home care services You Belong at Home would like to make your transitioning as easy and comfortable as possible. Therefore we have licensed contractors who are here to provide you with all of your home modification needs to ensure your safety and independence inside your home. Our highly trained and skilled contracting professionals can assist with any large or small project.
Here is a brief list of home modifications we install:
- Climate Controls: installing larger digital displays and / or remote controls
- Computer Equipment: large screen monitors and oversized keyboards
- Easy Use Fixtures: oversized light switches and levers replacing or installed over faucet knobs
- Grab Bars and Rails: in bathrooms and hallways to assist people in preventing falls and improving mobility
- Wheelchair ramps
- Stair lifts
Lawn Care and Snow Removal Services
During your most difficult times lawn care and snow removal may be the last thing on your mind. However it may be a necessary service to keep the premises of your home safe. Hire us to help you maintain the outside of your home as well.
Some of our services include:
- Continuous service throughout the season changes
- Leave removal
- Lawn maintenance, trimmg, blowing and watering
- Snow blowing and shoveling services
- Ice and snow salting services