services/Personal care & daily living

Personal care & daily living

Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming and moving safely at home so the hardest parts of the day stop being the reason someone leaves the house they love. A trained caregiver does as much or as little as needed.

Request a free in-home assessment or call (602) 443-4700

No cost, no obligation. Care can usually start within 48 hours.

(not-medical care, we don't provide nursing or therapy. A care team member reviews every care plan and will coordinate skilled care when appropriate).

Senior Citizen Assisted by Caregiver in Khaki Uniform

What a caregiver does

Six areas of daily support

Bathing & grooming

Shower, tub or bed bathing
Hair washing, styling, shaving
Oral hygiene and denture care
Nail and foot care

Dressing

Choosing clothing for the day
Assistance dressing and undressing
Compression stockings and braces
Laundry and clothing care

Mobility & transfers

Bed, chair and vehicle transfers
Walker and wheelchair assistance
Repositioning to prevent sores
Steadying on stairs and outdoors

Toileting & continence

Discreet bathroom assistance
Incontinence and brief changes
Bedpan and commode support
Skin checks and cleanliness

Eating & nutrition

Meal preparation to diet needs
Feeding assistance
Hydration reminders
Grocery shopping

Daily routine

Medication reminders
Morning and bedtime routines
Light housekeeping and linens
Appointment escorts

Why it matters

Small daily struggles are what end independence

Falls happen in the bathroom

Bathing and toileting are where most in-home injuries occur. A steady hand at the right moment prevents the fall that leads to the hospital.

Dignity is the real issue

Most people would rather accept help from a trained caregiver than from their own son or daughter. That choice keeps the family relationship intact.

It delays the move

A few hours of help each day is usually the difference between staying home and moving to assisted living, at a fraction of the cost.

Is this the right service?

Signs it's time

If two or more of these sound familiar, personal care is likely the right starting point. Not sure? The assessment is free and there's no pressure to book.

Skipping showers, or bathing has become frightening
Wearing the same clothes several days running
A fall, a near-fall, or unexplained bruising
Weight loss, or meals going uneaten
Family doing hands-on care they can't sustain