What is in-home personal care?

Known in the medical community as private duty care, this umbrella term is used to describe the skills and activities a person undergoes to take care of themselves, their health, and their home, such as safely and effectively bathing, dressing, taking medications, cooking, cleaning, and companionship. 

Northeast Professional Caregivers specializes in caring for our clients in their homes by providing high-quality at-home personal care, homemaking services, and activities of daily living (ADL) support. While often thought of as senior care or elder care, caregiving can be provided to adults of all ages who are in need of private duty services. 

If you or a loved one are having difficulty with personal care, homemaking, or activities of daily living (ADLs), our courteous and compassionate caregivers can help bring ease to your life and keep you in your home longer, as safely and independently as possible.

Our staff works directly with you and your family to develop a personalized plan to assist you with everyday at-home activities, so that you can maintain your independence, enjoy life, and remain in the comfort of your own home. We may also consult with your physician and other members of your health care team to ensure we are providing the best care possible.

What makes someone a candidate for at-home personal care:

• Difficulties with activities of daily living, such as safely bathing, dressing, and taking medications as prescribed 
• Difficulty with homemaking tasks, such as cleaning, housework, meal prep, cooking, and laundry
• Difficulty getting what you need from out in the community, like grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, filling medications, and drycleaning 
• Need for companionship to prevent social isolation and provide peace of mind to your family
• Caregiving can be provided for a senior/elder or an adult of any age who is in need of these services

Your caregiver can assist you in your home for as few or as many hours needed, and caregivers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When you work with Northeast Professional Caregivers, you receive personalized, one-on-one assistance with activities of daily living, homemaking tasks, and personal care needs including, but not limited to, the following:

Examples of in-home personal care services:

• Assistance with walking and mobility
• Dressing assistance
• Providing a stable bathing environment
• Daily medication reminders
• Meal planning, preparation, and clean-up
• Monitoring diet and food expiration
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry, ironing, and linens
• Home maintenance supervision
• Grocery shopping
• Picking up prescriptions and medications
• Evaluating the home environment for fall and injury hazards
• Other hourly services personalized to your needs

We all want to remain as autonomous and independent as possible for as long as we can. Northeast Professional Caregivers understands this and can help you or your loved one maintain your freedom and independence, live safely in your own surroundings, and continue to participate in the daily activities that you enjoy.

Benefits of in-home personal care:

• Continue living in the safety, security, and comfort of your own home
• Maintain life routines and independence
• Live with dignity, privacy, and autonomy
• Maintain more choice in how your days are structured
  • What you eat
  • How you spend your time
  • What activities you’d like to participate in
• Receive high-quality, compassionate visits by a caregiver who will support you in maintaining your freedom
• Depend on a reliable plan of care personalized for you and your needs
• Save money: in-home care is typically more cost-effective than a nursing home 
• Professional caregivers can assess the home environment and reduce potential home hazards from falls or other injuries
• Northeast Professional Caregivers works with you, your family, and your physician to ensure is care is safe, supportive of your medical goals, and tailored to your needs
• Receive weekend, evening, and last-minute services at no additional charge

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