Staying independent in old age can be a little tricky due to the decline in health and other bodily functions. It is not entirely impossible for seniors to stay at home longer if they receive some extra support and assistance.

Home Instead Senior Care Outer East understands this, they provide a wide range of Personal Services to aid seniors on their quest to age healthy, safe, and gracefully.

Here is the list of the types of services we can offer to your loved one:

Assist with eating

Healthy eating can be a challenge as people age. Chewing problems, upset stomach, or just plain having absolute no appetite and can’t be bothered to cook for themselves. These are some of the most common eating challenges seniors face. With the help from a professional caregiver, the family can rest assured that these will no longer be problems for their seniors.

Help with cooking

Sometimes picking a favourite recipe, shopping, and cooking a much loved recipe can help improve the mood & spirit for seniors. However, as they grow older, cooking a healthy meal that they like can sometimes be difficult. The caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care Outer East can provide help with grocery shopping & cooking for seniors so they can enjoy their favourite dish anytime they like.

Assist with dressing and personal grooming

Dressing and personal grooming are important activities of daily living, yet many seniors experience difficulty due to bodily impairments or a certain medical condition such as dementia or arthritis. Dedicated caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care Outer East are trained to provide active assistance for seniors who need help with getting dressed and finishing personal routine.

Help with washing or showering

Refusing to take showers and wear fresh clothes is one of the most common issues of seniors. This issue can originate from a lot of sources – depression, fear of control, weakened senses, etc. To provide help with washing or cleaning seniors’ bodies can sometimes be tricky for family caregivers. Professional caregivers are trained to help make the whole washing and showering process easier and less stressful for both the senior and their family.

All of the services above are provided by Home Instead Senior Care Outer East 24/7, even on public holidays, aiming to provides peace of mind to both the seniors and their family members, knowing that there will always be someone available to listen, advise and respond to the seniors’ every need. Contact us via 03 9754 4861.

Thanks for reading through this Blog, I hope you have found it useful. If you require any further assistance please feel free to contact the office.

Kind regards,
Suzanne McLoughlin
Owner of Home Instead Senior Care Outer East

P.S. We provide free Care Consultations and resource guides to support and guide families. Download your free copies from our Aged Care Resources page or Request a Free Information Pack to receive a hard copy.