Senior Helpers - Central Long Island

Senior Helpers in-home companion and personal care services focus on improving the health and well-being of your aging loved ones so they can get the most out of life. Whether you need assistance 24/7 or just a few hours a day, we are here to help. We strive to get to know our clients’ unique stories and personalities so we can plan activities that will be both stimulating and enjoyable. Our service options are flexible and customizable according to your specific situation, and as part of our personalized approach, we customize a care plan to match your needs. We will be happy to coordinate a free in-home consultation to get to know your loved one and his or her needs, help address any questions you may have, and provide recommendations for care. Everyone can use a helping hand. Description LIFE Profile The LIFE Profile™ is a 5-part data-driven assessment that scores factors proven to be most important to successful aging. Senior Helpers® uses the LIFE Profile™ data to create a customized plan for care, called the Senior Helpers SmartCare PLAN™. Companion Care Our companion care line of senior home health care services offers daily companionship and assistance with daily living activities. If your loved one is living alone and your visits are limited, social interaction becomes especially important to their happiness and helps prevent feelings of isolation and depression. Whether they need a little fun or maybe just help keeping house and running errands, we have you covered with home care activities. Personal Care Our personal care line of services helps your loved ones with more intimate, non-medical care needs. Whether it is for normal aging challenges, hospital recovery or sickness, we are here to make everyday life easier and more manageable. Our experienced caregivers are specifically trained to handle these tasks and our care managers will be closely involved to conduct periodic assessments to survey your loved one's care. Transitional Care Senior Helpers makes the transition from a hospital or long term care facility to home easier with Staying Home Safe™ - a unique approach to care management that is built around patient goals and creating a safe environment for recuperation. Let us provide you with the peace of mind and confidence that your loved one is going home – and staying home - safely. Surgery Assistance You want to be there with your elderly family member every minute of the day, but you simply can't. Senior Helpers can help. We can monitor your elderly loved one while they are in the hospital so that you can go to work or simply take a break. Our professional, locally-based caregivers are available 24-hours a day to give you the peace of mind that your loved one is not alone. Chronic Disease Care Senior Helpers creates comprehensive at-home plans for non-medical management and support of chronic diseases and conditions, including Cancer, Arthritis, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Osteoporosis. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Senior Helpers is proud to offer our exclusive program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia: Senior Gems. The Senior Gems program was designed by experts to help your loved one live the fullest life possible. We are happy to focus on what each person can do and what makes them unique and special. This positive focus allows us—and you—to treasure the person in front of us today, even as the brain changes with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Parkinson’s Care Senior Helpers’ Parkinson’s Care Program is a specialized training and certification program created in conjunction with leading experts from the Parkinson Foundation’s Center of Excellence. This program, the first of its kind in the in-home senior care industry, is designed to provide our caregivers with the expert training and education necessary to create personalized care plans for individuals living with Parkinson’s VA Benefit Assistance As experts in the senior care industry, Senior Helpers® understands the needs of our Veterans. We work seamlessly with the professional assistance organizations to make sure that Veterans and their spouses receive the benefits they deserve as quickly as possible. While the assistance organization helps you start your application, Senior Helpers will begin to provide the in-home quality senior care you deserve. Respite Care Senior Helpers’ Respite Care Services enable your senior loved one to comfortably remain in their own home, while providing you with a much-needed interval of rest or relief. As the primary caregiver for your loved one, it is important to recognize that it is ok to take a break from your caregiving responsibilities. End-of-Life Support Care We help families navigate the full continuum of senior care. At some point, the focus may shift from helping a senior client with health and recovery to providing comfort and support. We are available to work alongside your local hospice and provide around-the- clock care for your loved one. Our Caregivers receive in-depth end-of-life training to disease. provide the personal and emotional support your loved one and the family needs during this difficult time. Companion Care Services include: Caring companionship and conversation Help with hobbies Scrapbooking & games Gardening Sports & news General shopping and errands Transportation and appointments Assistance with pet care Reminder services (medications, dates, routines, etc.) Meal preparation Light housekeeping Errands (prescription pick-up, dry cleaning, etc.) Grocery shopping Home safety evaluation Personal Care Services include: Personal hygiene assistance Diet monitoring Meal planning Medication reminders Bathing assistance Assistance with dressing Walking assistance Assistance with restroom use Toileting and Continence