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Everyone shares similar concerns about health care for our parents, grandparents and loved ones as they reach retirement age and beyond. Perhaps your mother gets confused and can't keep her doctor appointments and medications straight. Or your dad seems depressed and doesn't enjoy fishing anymore. Maybe your grandmother needs regular attention for her Alzheimer's while you're at work. That's when Home Instead Senior Care of Charleston, SC can come into the home and be the caregiver for you.

Home Instead Senior Care can help with compassionate, home care services delivered right in your loved one's home. Whether a few hours a day or long term care 24 hours a day, a CAREGiver can assist you. All CAREGivers are thoroughly screened, extensively trained, insured and bonded, matched to your preferences, professional and reliable

Below is a list of the many services we offer. We customize care based on client's needs and preferences. If you are interested in services not listed below, please call our office to customize your loved one's care plan. 

Companionship Services

  • Offer elderly companionship
    and conversation
  • Provide respite for family caregivers
  • Provide Alzheimer's, arthritis & other chronic illness care 
  • Monitor diet and eating
  • Plan and prepare meals (and future meals) 
  • Check food expirations
  • Assist with evening and tuck-in
  • Aid with morning and wake-up
  • Arrange appointments
  • Provide medication reminders
  • Aid with reading
  • Assist with walking
  • Write letters and correspondence
  • Organize mail
  • Stimulate mental awareness  
  • Assist with entertaining
  • Answer the door
  • Reminisce about the past
  • Assist with clothing selection
  • Care for houseplants
  • Provide reminders for appointments
  • Discuss current and historical events
  • Participate in crafts
  • Play games and cards
  • Supervise home maintenance
  • Record and arrange recipes
  • Oversee home deliveries
  • Prepare grocery lists
  • Clip coupons for shopping
  • Monitor TV usage
  • Mail bills and letters
  • Buy magazines, papers and books
  • Rent and play movies
  • Plan visits, outings and trips
  • Visit neighbors and friends
  • Read religious materials
  • Maintain calendar
  • Maintain family scrapbook
  • Record family history
 

 Personal Services

Assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Grooming
  • Dressing
  • Bathing
  • Toileting & continence care
  • Cognitive impairment (forgetfulness, confusion) 
  • Mobility assistance (reduced risk of falling)
  • Medication reminders



Home Helper & Incidental Transportation Services

  • Provide light housekeeping
  • Assist with laundry and ironing
  • Change linens
  • Clean up after meals
  • Take out garbage 
  • Make beds
  • Dust furniture
  • Drop off and pick up dry cleaning & run errands 
  • Pick up prescriptions
  • Organize and clean closets
  • Assist with pet care
  • Shop for groceries and supplies  
  • Accompany to lunch or dinner
  • Escort for shopping and errands
  • Escort to doctor and other appointments 
  • Attend plays and concerts
  • Escort to religious services
  • Attend club meetings and sporting events
  • Aid with airport tasks

Services may vary by individual Home Instead Senior Care franchise office location.

 

 
   
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