Personal care, which some know as "private duty care," gives elderly adults the ability to age in place even if they are enduring challenges related to chronic health conditions or physical disabilities. The personal care providers at Visiting Angels^® Columbia can offer assistance with activities that could be challenging for older individuals to complete on their own.

Our services include help with getting dressed, bathing or showering, moving around the house, and doing other everyday activities. Thanks to this form of compassionate support, seniors can maintain their autonomy in the comfort of home and avoid an early move to an assisted living facility.

What is Personal Care?

The caregivers at our local agency in Columbia know how important feeling at home is to seniors. In addition to enabling these individuals to remain where they feel most comfortable, our caregivers offer personalized assistance delivered with patience, respect, and compassion. Seniors can look forward to bonding with their caregivers and receiving support that has been carefully designed to promote their quality of life.

Personal care is generally intended for individuals whose difficulties with balance, strength, mobility, or other physical challenges prevent them from safely going about their everyday lives. This differentiates it from companion care, which is geared more towards seniors who would enjoy a helping hand around the house but do not require physical support.

With personal care from Visiting Angels Columbia, seniors can benefit from assistance with activities of daily living, commonly referred to as ADLs. Here's how our caregivers often support their care recipients with ADLs and other common tasks:

• Giving seniors reminders about taking medications
• Doing basic household chores and tasks related to homemaking
• Running errands such as going grocery shopping or to the pharmacy
• Assisting elderly adults with their bathing and grooming routines
• Offering a helping hand with walking and mobility
• Providing social interaction and support with engaging in hobbies

Getting Started with Visiting Angels Columbia

If you think personal care could be the right choice for your loved one or you want to learn more about our other care types, we're available to answer all of your questions. In fact, we'll set up a free initial meeting dedicated to discussing your loved one's care needs, preferences, and living circumstances. After this initial care consultation, you'll have everything you need to get started with the high-quality care your loved one deserves.

Give Visiting Angels Columbia a call, and we'll arrange your free personal care consultation in Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Lexington, West Columbia, or another community in the local area!