At First Choice Eldercare we know that different people need different kinds of help to remain comfortable, engaged and independent at home. So we offer a wide range of non-medical services to the elderly,  that can be tailored to meet each person’s individual needs.

Home Help Services

• Drop off and collect dry cleaning – Prepare the garments that need cleaning and drop them off and pick them up when they are ready. 
• Help with general shopping – Take people on a shopping spree for whatever it is they are in need of.
• Prepare shopping lists – Work together on brainstorming and preparing a list before actually going shopping.
• Assist with pet care – Assistance in feeding, walking, bathing or taking pets to the vet. 
• Care for houseplants – Assist with the care of live plants in the house for watering and pruning.
• Oversee Home Deliveries – Help with signatures, lifting, opening and crushing boxes.
• Plan, prepare and tidy meals away – Plan meals and meal schedules, prepare the ingredients and make sure they are sealed fresh.
• Organize wardrobes and cupboards – Help arranging and de-cluttering items in closets, cupboards and drawers.
• Make beds and change linens – Change sheets and people comfortable in bed.
• Dusting and vacuuming – Tidy up the house with basic cleaning services.
• Pharmacy run – Call in, drop off and pick up prescriptions.

Personal Care Services

• Reminisce about the past – A staff member companion will talk about those fun, special moments and participate in fun-filled stories.
• Attend Plays or Concerts – Staff member transports and accompanies people to these events
• Accompany to lunch or dinner – Join people for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee or for a snack
• Escort to appointments – Escort to a doctor or dentist appointment or any other personal appointment
• Visit neighbors or friends – Drop you off and pick you up as needed
• Rent and play films – Run to the movie store and return it when finished
• Participate in hobbies or crafts – Assistance in finding craft gatherings and drive you to the one’s of choose
• Help with reading – Pick topics of interest and help read a few pages or a few chapters
• Help with travel arrangements – Help plan a vacation or to see family, taking care of airfare tickets and being a personal travel agent
• Assist with clothing selection – Staff member helps select outfits for the right occasion
• Reminders for appointments – Provide reminders for important appointments like doctor’s visit or hair appointment.
• Organize mail and pay bills – Put together a system that makes it easy for people not to forget important payments
• Assist with walking – Help with getting the exercise by helping people walk in the yard, around the block or in the house
• Provide medication reminders – Provide friendly reminder calls to take medications throughout the day and night, so people don’t miss taking their medicines
• Monitor diet and eating habits – Help monitor what people are eating and put together a meal plan
• Assist with showers and baths – Staff assistance with a shower or bath
• Recuperation of surgery – Staff member assistance during time of recovery
• “Sitting” service to provide a special measure of comfort and confidence when a hospital stay is required.