Home Instead Senior Care enables the elderly to live independently. It's at home where their quality of life is enhanced without the stress of interrupted routines and changes in daily habits, and companionship is as important as health care when it enables seniors to remain independent and in their homes. Services are performed by nationwide employees called CAREGiverssm. Each one of these individuals is insured and has successfully passed a complete criminal background check. Their ongoing training includes a specialized non-medical eldercare curriculum exclusive to Home Instead Senior Care. Services can be arranged for a few hours a week or as many as 24 hours a day. Short term respite relief or longer term care is available seven days-a-week, including holidays. While Home Instead Senior Care cannot replace the love and support of an elderly person's family, our CAREGivers provide these helpful and necessary services that reduce the difficult, time-consuming and often stressful aspects of family caregiving: Companionship & Conversation Arrange Appointments Medication Reminders Meal Planning Meal Preparation & Clean-Up Meal Planning / Preparation Reading Assist with Walking Letter Writing & Correspondence Monitor Diet & Eating Monitor Food Expirations Organise Mail Play Mind Stimulating Games Assist with Entertainment Answer the Telephone Answer the Door Reminisce About the Past Clothing Selection Assistance Care of House Plants Appointment Reminders Discuss Current Events Discuss Historical Events Participate in Crafts Play Games/Cards Record/Arrange Recipes Oversee Home Deliveries Supervise Home Maintenance Prepare Grocery List Clip Coupons for Shopping Weather Awareness Monitor TV Usage Posting Bills & Letters Laundry Buy Magazines, Papers, Books Rent & Play Videos/DVD's Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips Visit Neighbours & Friends Religious Readings Birthday Reminders Maintain Client Calendar Maintain Family Scrapbook Record Family History Provide a Stable Bathing Environment Laundry & Ironing Take Out Rubbish Change Linen & Bedding Make Beds Dust Furniture Drop Off / Pick Up Dry Cleaning Pick Up Prescriptions Organise & Clean Toilets/Bathrooms Assist with Pet Care & Arrival Assistance General Shopping Grocery Shopping Prepare Future Meals Escort to Appointments Escort to Lunch or Dinner Provide Local Transportation Attend Plays & Concerts Attend Religious Services Attend Club Meetings Attend Sporting Events Airport Assistance For a list of the most frequently asked questions about Home Instead Senior Care services, click the Q & A button. Home Instead Senior Care has made a remarkable difference in the lives of many elderly clients. To learn more about these real life eldercare solutions and experiences, click the Real Life Solutions button.