Helping seniors with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. May include bathing, hair, skin and mouth care, help with toileting, getting dressed, feeding, transferring and positioning, medication reminders, light exercising, and escorting to medical appointments.
Population Served:
Elder persons, people with dementia and/or their caregivers.
Catchment Area:
Metropolitan Toronto / Ontario
Service Category:
Personal Care / personal support
Cost:
$22.50 per hour. Tax deductible.
Service Limitation:
Minimum of 4 hours per visit. Service can be provided at client’s home, Long-Term Care facilities, retirement homes, and hospitals. Services inlcude bathing, dressing, assistance with ambulation, escorting to appointments, meal planning and preparation, essential grocery shopping, assistance with eating, toileting, grooming/shaving, nail care, hair care and mouth care.