Providing Elder Support – Assistance with Daily Living
At Accountable Home Care, we are committed to assisting the elderly maintain active and productive lives. Activities of Daily Living refers to the functions a person is able to perform normally on their own. The ability to perform an Activity of Daily Living means the person is capable of performing that activity with or without the aide of an assistance device such as a rolling walker or a cane without the substantial assistance from another individual.
What Does Activities of Daily Living Consist of?
- Bathing – Personal Care either in a tub or shower
- Dressing – Putting on and off any items
- Continence Care – Ability to maintain control of your bowel and bladder function.
- Eating – Ability to feed oneself by getting food from receptacles such by using a plate, or a feeding tube.
- Toileting – Ability to get to and from the toilet, getting on and off the toilet and performing associated personal hygiene.
- Transferring – Moving into or out of a chair, bed, car or wheelchair.
Best Time To Consider Hiring a Personal Caregiver for Help at Home
When an individual is no longer able to perform daily tasks alone, caregiver services is beneficial in order to keep an individual safe at home. Hourly in-home care services are flexible based on the care requirement you or a family member creates. Safety is our number one priority. In-home care services offers assistance with daily living that provides families and clients alike assurance knowing a qualified, licensed caregiver is there and medical appointments are met. Hourly care at home provides the elderly the opportunity to age in place at home. Our nurse registry is here to help provide you with the peace of mind knowing that your family is not home alone.
Assistance With Daily Living at Home Using a Long Term Care Policy
If you or someone you love have purchased a long term care policy, a care navigator from Accountable Home Care can help you file a claim. Often times families and patients do not understand what is necessary in order to open a claim with their long term care insurance provider. Filing a claim for home care services should not be overwhelming. From assisting patients with gathering the necessary medical documentation from their physician to printing claim forms from the internet, these are just a few examples of what we can do to help.
In-Home Licensed Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Caregivers are licensed independent contractors and their Florida license requires training in the following areas to assist you or a loved one:
Bathing and Grooming
While caring for the elderly, it is important proper transfer techniques are utiliized. The hiring of a qualified caregiver can give families added security knowing that basic activities of daily living can be done safely and not alone. By making sure activities such as the simple process of transferring to and from the bathtub can help avoid a possible fall.
The licensed caregivers we refer can offer the following assistance while performing the following personal grooming tasks.
- Providing a safe bath
- Procedure for transferring to the bathtub
- Giving a shampoo in bed
- Shaving a male client with a safety razor
Personal Hygiene – Infection and Contamination
- Preventing Pressure Sores
- Special Foot Care
- Oral Hygiene Care
- Caring for Dentures
- Procedure for brushing teeth and flossing
The Bedridden Older Adult
- Body Mechanics and Lifting
- Positioning a Person in a Semi-Sitting Position, and on His Back
- Elimination of Body Wastes
- Proper procedure and technique for using a bedpan
- Proper procedure for using a urinal
Learn More About Getting Started with In Home Care
Surrounding South Florida Cities Offering Home Care
West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm City, Stuart, Palm Beach Island and surrounding South Florida cities. 561-320-0055 to discuss your home care needs.
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