Assistance with Daily Living

Options for Personal Care: Live-In Care and Visiting Care

We offer flexible options to cater to various needs and preferences. For those who require continuous support, our live-in care services provide round-the-clock assistance. Our caregivers become an integral part of the household, providing companionship, support, and personal care whenever it’s needed. This option is particularly beneficial for individuals with chronic illnesses or declining health status and those who simply prefer having a caregiver on hand at all times.

Alternatively, our visiting care services offer regular support to those who are more independent but could benefit from assistance during specific times of the day. Whether it’s help with managing medications, performing housecleaning and home maintenance tasks, or exercising, our caregivers are there to help your loved one establish and maintain a daily routine.

What Are ADLs and IADLs, and Why Are They Important?

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are fundamental terms in the realm of senior care. ADLs encompass essential self-care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating. IADLs, on the other hand, involve more complex thinking skills and include activities like shopping, meal preparation, managing finances, and doing laundry.

Maintaining the ability to perform these tasks is crucial for older adults to live independently and enjoy a high quality of life. Our caregivers are trained to provide support for both ADLs and IADLs, to enable clients to age comfortably in their own homes.

Does Your Loved One Need Assistance With Daily Living?

Recognizing when a loved one might require assistance with daily living can be crucial in ensuring their well-being and comfort. Family members and caregivers should be attuned to the following signs:

• Struggling With Basic Activities: Difficulty in performing basic activities, like bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming, could indicate it’s time for in-home support.
• Medication Mismanagement: If your family member is mishandling or forgetting to take prescribed medications, it may be time to seek additional support. We offer medication management services to remind clients when to take their prescriptions.
• Inadequate Nutrition: Weight loss, lack of appetite, or an inability to prepare food may suggest a need for support with shopping and meal preparation.
• Decline in Household Maintenance: An unkempt living environment or neglect of housekeeping tasks could be a sign that your loved one needs support for daily activities.
• Reduced Mobility: If your elderly parent or family member is struggling with walking, getting up from a chair, or navigating the stairs, they may benefit from personal care assistance.
• Forgetfulness: Frequent memory lapses or confusion regarding daily routines is a crucial indicator that your loved one needs additional support.
• Unopened Mail and Bills: Neglecting mail and bills could be a sign that a client is struggling to manage daily responsibilities.

When these signs become evident, it’s important for family caregivers to initiate supportive conversations. In some cases, assistance programs might be beneficial, offering additional resources to help older adults live independently while receiving the care they need.

How Is Personal Care Different From Companion Care?

While both personal care and companion care are integral components of homecare services, they address different levels of assistance. Personal care involves hands-on support for activities like bathing, grooming, and dressing — tasks that are essential for maintaining hygiene and personal dignity. Companion care, on the other hand, focuses more on providing companionship, emotional support, and assistance with activities like engaging in hobbies, going for walks, and participating in social activities.

At LightSpring Home Care, we recognize that each individual’s needs are unique. That’s why we offer a combination of both personal care and companion care to ensure a holistic approach to daily living assistance.