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Recognizing the need for more support
When a parent begins to struggle with their daily routines, it often falls on you to step in. You want them to retain their independence, but you also see the risks of them managing alone. Personal care bridges this gap. It introduces a trained professional who can assist with the physical aspects of daily living. This support ensures your parent is safe, clean, and comfortable, while allowing you to step back into your role as family rather than a full-time caregiver.
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What personal care includes
Personal care is comprehensive and tailored to your parent's specific needs. It covers a range of essential daily activities.
- Assistance with bathing, showering, and grooming
- Help with dressing and personal hygiene
- Support with safe mobility and transfers
- Assistance with toileting and incontinence care
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Understanding the limits
While personal care provides vital hands-on support, it is important to understand its boundaries. Personal care aides are not medical professionals. They cannot administer medications, provide wound care, or perform medical treatments. If your parent requires clinical support, a different level of home health care will be necessary. We can help you understand these distinctions and find the right fit for your family's situation.