Local, uplifting home care for seniors in the Twin Cities
Comfort Keepers® is the leading provider of home care in the Twin Cities, offering customized services to meet the unique needs of your loved ones.
We provide reliable home care for seniors in the Twin Cities. Review our information on senior home care service and then call us to get your questions answered or to discuss a free assessment or estimate (651) 796-2540.
Comfort Keepers Provides Home Care throughout the Twin Cities including Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Cottage Grove, Woodbury, Newport and Mendota, MN
For many seniors throughout the Twin Cities, living at home for long as possible is a priority. But the natural aging process can make that difficult over time. At Comfort Keepers Twin Cities, we provide home care services that can help prolong independent living. Our Interactive Caregiving™ approach transforms day-to-day caregiving into opportunities for meaningful interactions. This includes conversation and activities that engage and enrich the physical, mental, social, and emotional lives of seniors.
How Comfort Keepers Twin Cities Home Care Can Help
Comfort Keepers offers a broad range of services for seniors, from personal home care to in-home companionship throughout the Twin Cities. As with all our services, we seek to maintain a high level of personal dignity and respect for the client at all times. See our comprehensive list of services below to see how we could be a fit for you or your aging loved ones.
In-Home Companionship and Senior Home Care Services in the Twin Cities
Grooming & Hygiene Guidance
Comfort Keepers’ goal is to assist our clients with their personal care routines so they can look and feel their best both in and out of the home. Studies show undeniable benefits for seniors’ self-esteem and emotional fitness to have regular hygiene and grooming.1 We are here to help clients who fear falling while bathing or have limitations that make bath-time difficult. We can assist with shampooing, shaving (with an electric shaver), hair combing and styling, and other grooming needs.
Mobility Assistance for Seniors in the Twin Cities
Falling can lead to grave physical and emotional consequences for seniors. Our caregivers greatly reduce this risk by providing mobile assistance inside the home and out. Whether your loved one would benefit from a steadying arm or more hands-on involvement, our team members are expertly trained to help!
Transferring and Positioning
One of our top priorities is helping our clients move around their homes. This may include getting in and out of bed, chairs, and wheelchairs. Proper transferring and positioning can contribute to reducing bedsore risks. This also helps reduce muscle atrophy, while encouraging proper breathing and digestion. It can also lower the risk of falls and injuries, as well as keep our clients as comfortable as possible.
Toileting and Incontinence Care
We understand the sensitive nature of toileting and incontinence care for our clients. Without proper help, seniors can face many issues6. These may include skin infections, unpleasant odors, and general hygiene problems. Our caregivers offer compassionate, dignified help with these personal aspects of daily living.
Nutrition & Meal Prep
Maintaining a nutritious diet impacts overall wellbeing, as well as decreases the likelihood of many common health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. 7 For these reasons, many of our seniors have prescribed meal plans to which they must adhere for health reasons.8 Whether you seek help following a special diet or just want companionship in the kitchen, our caregivers can provide the food prep necessary for wholesome at-home meals. Our clients are welcomed to work alongside the caregiver to nurture conversation and a sense of accomplishment.
Caregivers join seniors for mealtime, taking advantage of the relaxed environment to forge natural friendships. The result? Eating will be both healthy and enjoyable.
Conversation and Companionship
Studies prove10 that seniors who stay socially engaged enjoy improved quality of life compared to their solitary counterparts. They also have a lower tendency to develop depression and general cognitive decline. Our caregivers provide seniors with conversation, mealtime companionship, and camaraderie during their favorite activities, all from the comfort of home. Our clients’ happiness is our ultimate goal!
Laundry
Our caregivers can take care of all laundry needs, either in the home or at a nearby laundromat. These services may include washing, drying, ironing, and putting clean laundry away.
Light Housekeeping
Our caregivers are available to provide light housekeeping. Our services include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms (sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets), cleaning kitchens (sinks, appliances, counters, and taking out the trash), straightening all rooms, organizing closets and drawers, and cleaning any interior windows reachable without a ladder.
Grocery Shopping/Errands
Getting around can be difficult for seniors, especially if they are unable to drive. Our caregivers take care of this problem by running around for you. This can include grocery shopping and other errands, such as stopping at the pharmacy or post office. Your loved ones are welcome to stay home or come along for the ride as a way to stay active.13
Transportation
For older adults unable to drive, our caregivers provide transportation incidental to other services, such as medical appointments.
Medication Reminders
Although our caregivers cannot administer medications, they can assist in ensuring that clients take their medication as prescribed. Our caregivers can help with opening medication containers, reading labels, and reminding the client when it is time for the next dose.
Comfort Keepers® Twin Cities: Custom Home Care Plan
Although our caregivers do not dispense medication, they are still able to assist with medications. This includes providing reminders of when to take their next dose, as well as opening containers and reading labels. These helpful reminders safeguard that your loved ones are taking their medications as prescribed.
Our caregivers work closely with seniors to provide in-home care. This allows them to remain in their homes for as long as possible. It also ensures they are well taken care of, from grooming to household chores. Having our caregivers in your home is an excellent way to balance the wants and needs of aging seniors.
Let's talk through the home care plan options that are right for you. (651) 796-2540
References:
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2856710/
- http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=1&ContentID=4513
- http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/
- http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/Publications/22-277.pdf, page 12-13 http://www.azdirectcare.org/uploads/APDChap5-TransfersPositioningJan11.pdf, chapter 5, page 17
- http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/apd-dd-training/EQC%20Training%20Documents/Toileting.pdf, page 1
- http://www.eldercare.gov/eldercare.net/public/resources/topic/Food_Nutrition.aspx
- http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/Publications/22-277.pdf, page 31
- http://nihseniorhealth.gov/eatingwellasyougetolder/benefitsofeatingwell/01.html
- http://nihseniorhealth.gov/eatingwellasyougetolder/enjoyyourmeals/01.html
- http://www.ncaop.ie/publications/research/reports/93_Imp_QoL_Long_Stay_Care.pdf , page 186-8, 198
- http://nihseniorhealth.gov/eatingwellasyougetolder/benefitsofeatingwell/01.html
- http://www.altsa.dshs.wa.gov/pubinfo/services/servicetypes.html
- https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2004/Social_Isolation_Among_Seniors.pdf , page 5,6
