This is the help most people find hardest to accept, so it matters who does it and how. A good caregiver lets your parent do what they still can, keeps them covered and comfortable, and doesn't rush.
Personal care is non-medical. Caregivers can remind someone to take their medication, but they don't give injections, manage wounds or do other nursing tasks.
How Example Home Care of Springfield does it
Help with bathing, dressing, toileting and moving safely around the house.
What our caregivers help with
- Showering and bathing
- Dressing and grooming
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Help standing, walking and transferring
Who it's for
Adults who need a steady hand in the bathroom, help getting dressed, or someone nearby when they stand and walk.
Practical details
- Minimum visit
- 4 hours per visit (example)
- Cost
- Example rate range: $30 to $36 per hour, depending on the type of care.
- How fast it can start
- Usually within 48 hours of the first visit (example)
- Areas
- Springfield, Chatham, Rochester, Sherman, Riverton
What we don't do
We're a non-medical agency. Caregivers don't give injections, change wound dressings or handle other nursing tasks. If your family member needs that, we can work alongside a home health or hospice provider.
The easiest way to start is a phone call. Tell us what's going on and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.