SERVICES

Services provided in the person’s home or community to:

• Assist in life skill development to achieve his/her full potential

• Increase his/her independence

• Meet community inclusion goals that are important to and important for the person and based on an assessed need.

Private duty care is a service typically provided to elderly individuals who require assistance with their day-to-day activities. Private duty aides can assist with tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation and offering companionship to those who need additional assistance to remain safe and comfortable in their own home. The goal of private duty care is to help maintain a client’s ability to stay in their home comfortably and offer a respite care to other caregivers.

Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or for several days or weeks. Care can be provided at home, in a healthcare facility, or at an adult day center.

Transportation to and from hospital visits, personal appointments, groceries, etc.

Skilled nursing care refers to a patient’s need for care or treatment that can only be performed by licensed nurses. If you or a loved one has had a stroke, surgery or extensive treatment for kidney, heart or respiratory conditions, they may still require rehabilitation at a skilled nursing community following their release from the hospital.