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Personal Care

Personal care is available for individuals who require assistance with personal living tasks and private hygiene. These can include, going to the toilet, washing and dressing, and applying creams or lotions.

The personal care services offered by 24/7 Passionate Care are carried out by carers who are experienced and have been fully vetted. We appreciate that some people are nervous to begin using personal care services and everything we do is done discreetly, professionally and with respect.

Our packages are tailored to the needs of the individual and can be updated or amended as the need arises.

What is personal care?

Personal care is the provision of support with everyday living tasks and private hygiene.

Personal care for the elderly can cover things such as:

  • Bathing and showering
  • Bed-baths
  • Application of lotions and creams
  • Dressing and undressing
  • Oral hygiene
  • Application of makeup
  • Hair care
  • Help with shaving
  • Foot care, especially if you are diabetic
  • Helping you to the toilet or assistance with a commode or bed pan
  • Changing continence pads and cleaning intimate areas
  • Support moving position in bed, to help prevent bed sores
  • Changing or maintaining a stoma, catheter bag, clinical intervention aid

At 24/7 Passionate Care, dignity is hugely important. In our initial conversations about your care plan we will discuss your likes and dislikes and preferred hygiene and personal care products.

Any specific requests will be detailed in your care plan and shared with your carer.

All our carers are trained to a high standard, including the importance of dignity and discretion in delivering personal care.

Is there are some tasks that you are still able to do and you would like to carry on doing for yourself, that’s fine. Your carer will make sure you have time and space to carry those out independently.

Personal care choices

Personal care is built around your needs and can be made to fit around your schedule. If you prefer to wash before breakfast or have a shower or bath before bed, we’ll include this in your care package so there is as little disruption as possible to your usual routine.

For personal care within your own home, you can decide whether you want your carer to visit in the morning, afternoon or evening. You may even want multiple visits each day. If you require ongoing support, it maybe better to have a live-in carer. This can be discussed as part of your care plan assessment and can be changed in line with your needs at any time.

In addition to personal care and help with cleanliness, carers can support you with other tasks such as:

  • Administering medication
  • Mobility in the home
  • Meal preparation
  • Household chores
  • Companionship
  • Encouragement

To find out more about the personal care services on offer from 24/7 Passionate Care and to find out whether it is right for you or a loved one, get in touch today.

Arranging personal care for a loved one

It can sometimes be awkward when a close friend or family member is required to carry out personal care tasks. It can be uncomfortable for one or both parties and change the relationship. In these circumstances, personal care services can make the situation better and help maintain the dignity of the care receiver.

To talk to us about arranging personal care services for a friend or relative, give us a call.

Personal care for someone living with dementia

People with dementia often need extra support with personal care. But if they regularly experience confusion or anxiety, this can cause them shame or embarrassment. Personal care for people with dementia is best delivered by a carer with extensive training in how to do so in the most appropriate manner. All our carers are trained to a high level in understanding dementia and adapting their care to make the care receiver as comfortable and settled as possible.

Building trust and developing a rapport is an important aspect of any care service, but is particularly relevant in the case of providing personal care to people with dementia. The carer will encourage independence where possible and try to keep a regular routine.

Our experts are on hand to talk about your loved one’s independence and advise on strategies that might help the whole family.

To find out more about our personal care services for people with dementia and to discuss if it is the right step for your family, get in touch.

Support with a stoma, catheter or other clinical intervention aid

Having a stoma or catheter doesn’t have to mean you cannot continue to live independently in your own home. Our nurse-led team of carers will assist with changing these and other clinical intervention aids while maintaining your dignity.