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Personal Care

Companionship

Personal care encompasses a range of activities and practices that individuals engage in to maintain their health, hygiene, and overall well-being. It includes daily routines and habits aimed at keeping oneself clean, healthy, and comfortable. Personal care can be both physical and emotional, covering a variety of needs from basic hygiene to mental wellness.

What Is Included in Personal Care

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Food assistance

  • Assistance with Daily Living Activities:

    • Help with bathing and personal hygiene

    • Assistance with dressing and grooming

    • Aid with mobility and transferring (e.g., getting in and out of bed or chairs)

  • Nutritional Support:

    • Assistance with meal planning and preparation

    • Monitoring dietary needs and restrictions

  • Medication Reminders:

    • Ensuring the individual takes their medications on time (but not administering them).

  • Health Monitoring:

    • Regularly checking vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, temperature)

    • Observing and reporting changes in health status​

  • Physical Activity:

    • Assisting with prescribed exercises

    • Supporting recovery and mobility enhancement

  • Safety and Environment Management:

    • Ensuring a safe and hazard-free living environment

    • Assisting with the use of mobility aids (e.g., walkers, wheelchairs)

    • Implementing fall prevention strategies

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