NON-MEDICAL NEEDS

In-Home Companionship and Care Services

Conversation and Companionship

Studies prove that seniors and people with disabilities who stay social and engaged have a better quality of life. They also have a lower tendency to develop depression and general cognitive decline. Our caregivers provide friendly company, conversation, and mealtime companionship — a fantastic way to keep your loved ones engaged and upbeat.

Meal Preparation and Feeding

Daily tasks, like meal preparation, can be a lot of work for seniors and people with disabilities. Our caregivers step in and help in the kitchen when needed. They cook hot and wholesome meals to meet nutritional and dietary needs.Your loved ones are always welcome to work alongside their caregiver during meal prep. This time spent working together is an excellent opportunity for social interaction and conversation. In addition, we realize that for some, it may be necessary to provide things like spoon feeding and bottle feeding, Our caregivers are skilled and can assist with using eating and drinking utensils, adaptive devices not including tube feeding and providing standby assistance or encouragement with compassion. .

Laundry

Our caregivers can take care of all laundry needs, either in the home or at a nearby laundromat. These services may include washing, drying, ironing, and putting clean laundry away.

Light Housekeeping

Our caregivers are available to provide light housekeeping. Our services include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathroom (sink, tub, shower, and toilet), cleaning kitchen (sink, appliances, counter, and taking out the trash), straightening room, organizing closets and drawers, and cleaning any interior windows reachable without a ladder.

Grocery Shopping/Errands

Getting around can be difficult for seniors, especially if they are unable to drive. Our caregivers take care of this problem by running around for you. This can include grocery shopping and other errands, such as stopping at the pharmacy or post office.

Escort Service

Being out and about benefits a senior’s mind, body, and spirit. It's an integral part of JB Health Services, including: accompanying the individual outside the home to support the individual living in the community; arranging for transportation, not including direct individual transportation; accompanying the client to a clinic, medical appointments, barbershops, beauty salons, and shopping; and waiting in the doctor’s office or clinic with an individual if necessary due to client’s condition or distance from home.

Medication Reminders

Although our caregivers cannot administer medications, they can assist in ensuring that clients take their medication as prescribed. Our caregivers can help with opening medication containers, reading labels, and reminding the client when it is time for the next dose.

Grooming Guidance

Paying particular attention to grooming can help a senior feel and look better. As a person ages, grooming can sometimes present physical challenges. Grooming guidance can include skin care. Our caregivers assist clients with shampooing, shaving, hair combing and styling, and other grooming needs so seniors can look and feel their best.

Recreational Activities / Exercise

Personal Care Services

Bathing, Grooming, and Hygiene

JB Health Services goal is to assist our clients with their personal care routines so they can look and feel their best. Studies have proven how effective and positive it is for seniors to have regular hygiene and grooming. For clients who fear falling while bathing, or have physical or cognitive limitations that make bath-time difficult, our caregivers are there to help. We can assist with shampooing, shaving (with an electric shaver), hair combing and styling, and other grooming needs.

Mobility Assistance

Remaining active in your golden years is one of the best ways to maintain the quality of life. Our caregivers help seniors remain active by accompanying them on walks, assisting them in getting from place to place in comfort and safety.

Transferring and Positioning

One of our top priorities is helping our clients move around their homes. This may include getting in and out of bed, chairs, and wheelchairs. Proper transferring and positioning can contribute to reducing bedsore risks. This also helps reduce muscle atrophy, while encouraging proper breathing and digestion. It can also lower the risk of falls and injuries, as well as keep our clients as comfortable as possible.

Ambulation

Our caregivers can assist with positioning for use of a walking apparatus, assist with putting on and removing leg braces and prostheses for ambulation. In addition, we are skilled at assisting with ambulation or using steps; assisting with wheelchair ambulation; and providing standby assistance.

Toileting and Incontinence Care

We understand the sensitive nature of toileting and incontinence care for our clients. Without proper help, seniors can face many issues6. These may include skin infections, unpleasant odors, and general hygiene problems. Our caregivers offer compassionate, dignified help with these personal aspects of daily living.

Nutrition

Maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet can impact well-being and vitality across the board. In fact, many of our seniors have prescribed meal plans they must stick to for health reasons. Whether you’re looking for help adhering to a special diet or just want to improve nutrition, our caregivers can help. They also provide companionship, turning meals into social time by engaging with seniors while they eat.. The positive environment helps them feel more relaxed. Supervision also makes certain your loved ones get proper nourishment.

Our caregivers can help certain clients stay on prescribed diets to prevent or control a wide variety of medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Our caregivers also help clients eat nutritious menus to promote disease prevention, healing, and healthy living. We make an extra effort to turn meals into enjoyable social time by engaging our clients in conversation over food.

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