Personal Care in Mantua Township

If your elderly loved one cannot get out of bed by themselves anymore, or has incontinence issues, you are probably wondering what you can do to help them. At Visiting Angels® in Mantua Township we understand these concerns because we've helped hundreds of families facing the same question.

Our personal care services, also known as private duty care, help your loved one maintain their independence by assisting them with everyday household and hygiene tasks that have gotten more difficult to keep up with into old age. Every caregiver at our locally-owned home care agency has been chosen for their character, and thoroughly trained. Inviting a caregiver into your parents' or grandparents’ home is a decision built on trust.

Types of Personal Care Services for Mantua Seniors

Mundane activities we take for granted like buttoning a shirt, or brushing our teeth can be tough for seniors, especially if they have arthritis in their hands or a case of frozen shoulder. A simple daily bath or shower can sometimes demand more energy, balance, and mobility than an elderly person can stand.

Take a shower, for example. From undressing to adjusting water temperature, washing, rinsing, drying, and dressing again, each step gets to be too much. Plus, seniors have a very real worry about falling down, or experiencing pain when lifting their arms overhead.

As caregivers, we are trained to provide elderly bathing assistance. We help your loved one into the shower, sit them in their shower chair, and assist in washing the upper and lower body. After rinsing, we wrap them in a warm towel and give them a second to catch their breath before we can help them get dressed.

Beyond personal hygiene tasks like the above, we also provide assistance with daily living (ADLs) like

• Nutritious meal planning and preparation
• Transportation, mobility assistance and safe transfer
• Medication reminders
• Meaningful conversation and companionship
• Errands and shopping assistance
• Toileting and incontinence
• Light housekeeping tasks

Personal care services can be built into a customized care plan for those utilizing Transitional Care for post-hospital recovery or for those who suffer from memory impairment and require Dementia Care too.

Personal Caregivers You Can Trust

Every Visiting Angels caregiver in Mantua Township is a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), Our owner, Bola Mustafa, personally teaches the two-week, 76-hour CHHA Program approved by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing that covers proper care techniques. We also set the bar very high when we select new caregivers. Those who make the cut have gone through background checks, reference checks and interviews.

Our ongoing training doesn't stop after certification. Caregivers receive continuous education on best practices, safety protocols, and compassionate care techniques so you know that your loved one is in the hands of a professional, reliable, capable caregiver.

Good Quality of Life Without Moving Into Assisted Living

The hardest part about your loved one’s aging is the extent that they can’t care for themselves or their home properly. We’re here to provide every level of private duty care we can to appease their wish to stay in their homes instead of relocating.

It may take a little coaxing to get your loved one help with hygiene, household chores, and cooking. Visiting Angels offers free, no-obligation In-home consultations where we can discuss an individual’s current needs and situation, often finding a solution that makes everyone excited about the idea of in-home personal care.

When Visiting Angels provide personal care services, we become part of your family's support system. Contact our office today for your free consultation or to learn more about how we can best support your elderly or disabled loved one at (856) 292-3340.

❓Personal Care FAQs

How much does personal care cost in Gloucester County?
Visiting Angels charges competitive hourly rates between $30.00 - $40.00, which are typically paid from a client’s savings or their families. Unlike other home care agencies in Mantua Township, our agency does accept medicaid, though some restrictions apply. For those who have long-term care insurance, that can also help to offset out-of-pocket personal care expenses. You can get a transparent pricing quote from our care coordinator when you schedule your free consultation. That way you’ll have an understanding of how much care is required, and what your costs will be.

Who is a good candidate for personal care services?
Personal care is best for those who have decided to age in place in their own homes, but are struggling with basic, daily tasks to keep the household up and running. Kitchens get messy, clutter is growing, piles of laundry are unwashed, soiled bedding hasn’t been changed. Signs like these, and also memory lapses, missing medications, or neglecting personal hygiene mean he or she needs a home aide to help.

What’s the difference between Personal Care and your other types of care?
Personal care is defined as non-medical, hands-on assistance with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, and medication reminders. It is a stand-alone home care service, though it is often combined with other types of care we offer, like companionship, palliative care or Alzheimer’s care.