IADLs

Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are those activities that allow an individual to live independently in a community. These activities are not essential for daily functioning in the way that ADLs are, but they do help a person to remain independent and maintain a higher quality of life.

Saving Families offers one on one assistance with a variety of essential activities. Our professional caregivers will work with you and encourage you to maintain your personal highest level of independence while providing you with reliable support when you need it.

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IADLs or In-Home Care Services Provided:

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• Companionship and conversation

• Medication and appointment reminders

• Planning and preparing healthy meals

• Light housekeeping, laundry, and ironing

• Meeting transportation needs

• Managing and paying bills

• Assisting with pet care

• Visiting neighbors and friends

• Changing linens and making beds

• Picking up prescriptions

• Grocery and general shopping

• Communicating in person, through telephone, or computer

• And more…

The aging process, cognitive decline, or physical limitations due to chronic conditions are the primary reason why an individual needs help with IADLs. This is also a primary cause why some move to a facility before they are ready. Having the right support at home makes a difference.

ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)

ADLs are fundamental daily life tasks. They lend themselves to safety, hygiene, health, and independence. The aging process or an illness can make it difficult for individuals to perform certain basic activities and continue to live independently.

Saving Families develops an individualized care plan for each client that offers this personal level of support in daily life. When your goal is to remain at home and avoid assisted living, nursing homes, or other care facilities, our care plan can help you to accomplish this.

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Our Services in ADLs Category Include:

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• Personal Care Assistance

• Bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, hair care, and shaving

• Medication management and reminders

• Assisting with walking, mobility, and transfers

• Managing toileting needs or incontinence

• Preparing meals and assistance with eating daily meals and snacks

• Medication management and reminders

• Ambulation and assistance with walking

• And more…

Our personal care scheduling is very flexible to fit in with the client's routines. Our caregivers are available hourly or around the clock to assist you or your loved one with activities at home. This means the family knows their loved ones are always supported in continuing to live independently.

Respite Care

When a loved one needs care, it’s natural for you to want to take on the responsibility. But, caring for your loved one, children or adults, is no small feat. Trying to manage their care while juggling the other responsibilities in your life can wear on you both physically and mentally. Saving Families provides respite care to give family caregivers those much-needed breaks. Time away might be used to travel, hit the gym, attend to personal needs, or manage your own work or family schedule. Whether you need the help of a respite care professional on a regular basis or prefer to use it occasionally, we are here to help you.

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Our Respite Support for Family Caregivers Includes:

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• Attendance and supervision

• Support with ADLs and IADLs

• Companionship and conversations

• Stimulation and social engagement

• Techniques for family caregivers to reduce stress

Saving Families’ respite care services provide peace of mind when family caregivers need to take time away from their loved ones. This also improves relationships and supports physical and emotional health for both the family caregiver and the dependent individual, a child, an adult, or a senior.

Home Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

At Saving Families, we understand that the onset of Alzheimer’s disease can be life-altering for your family. But the impact of this disease can be managed with proper planning. With safety, comfort, and quality of life in mind, we honor the journey of a senior with cognitive decline and ensure that their goals are met with the compassion and dignity that they deserve.

Our professional caregivers who specialize in the care of patients with Alzheimer’s or Dementia will provide these services:

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• Assistance with ADLs and IADLs

• Supervision to address wandering

• Cope with sundowner’s syndrome

• Fall prevention

• Encouragement and comfort

• Companionship and mental and social engagement

• Relationship building to foster trust and reduce negative behaviors

• Respite support for family caregivers

Alzheimer’s and Dementia care at home gives family caregivers support and makes it easier for seniors to remain safe in familiar surroundings. Our caregivers develop meaningful relationships with clients and their family members, building trust and making it easier for seniors to feel comfortable accepting the help that they need.