• Watching a friend or family member grow old is never easy, especially when your loved one seems to be having difficulty with simple tasks. If someone you know is experiencing a similar situation, help is available by calling us on 1800 283 053, whether the need is daily or just a few hours a week.

Personal Care Service
• Getting up and/or putting to bed
• Washing and bathing
• Dressing and undressing
• Fitting callipers and surgical aids
• Assisting with toileting
• Moving and handling with or without a mechanical hoist
• Contributing to rehabilitation prescribed by professionals
• Assisting with medication, ear or eye drops
• Preventative application of creams/ointments
• Medication reminders, overseeing collection of medicines
• Assisting with dressings etc (not involving redressing of wounds)
• Co-operating with Public Health Nurse, Social Worker or other health professionals

Food Nutrition
• Food preparation
• Dealing with dietary needs e.g. diabetes
• Help with feeding and drinking
• Advance preparation of snacks and drinks
• Management of food stores, fridge etc.
• Mealtime supervision
• Menu planning