The new service is intended for adults and seniors who do not require constant caregiver services but need help with essential daily activities. Depending on the tier of service, a caregiver will visit the client and perform one or more of the following: Bed bath, shower, prepare a meal or a snack, incontinence care and feeding.

For seniors who have physical or cognitive impairments or who fear falling while bathing, having help maintaining a bath-time routine can postpone future decline and disability. BIHC’s goal is to assist our clients with their personal care routines so they can look and feel their best. Our services enhance clients’ mental and physical well-being, helping them feel positive about their appearance.

Getting up and around offers many physical and mental health benefits to seniors, including lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk for heart problems, osteoporosis, and depression. Being active also can also help seniors improve their quality of life by controlling weight and improving sleep. BIHC caregivers help clients get from place to place to help them stay as active as possible.

Our caregivers are trained to safely move clients in and out of beds, into and from chairs or wheelchairs, or onto and off toilets. Proper and timely transferring and positioning can reduce the risk of bedsores, reduce weakening and stiffening of muscles and encourage proper breathing and digestion. It also helps seniors be as comfortable as possible.

Your loved one may feel embarrassed about needing help with toileting and incontinence care, but it is actually a common issue. Incontinence can be caused by a variety of reasons, and while not always treatable, it is manageable. When seniors don’t have help, skin rashes, sores and infection can occur, as well as unpleasant odors and general hygiene problems. BIHC caregivers can help. We step in to compassionately and sensitively assess the problem and create a care plan, helping seniors maintain dignity and self-esteem as they receive help with the more personal aspects of daily living. We also partnered with Lighthouse Medical Supplies; they will provide all your incontinence care products and you can check out their website at www.lhmeds.com.

Eating well is important at every life stage, and even small dietary improvements can have a positive impact on your loved one’s well-being. A variety of nutritional deficiencies can develop, however, as people age. Some seniors have difficulty preparing food and feeding themselves. Others have problems with chewing or experience a loss of appetite. Many seniors simply do not want to eat alone. We prepare nutritious and tasty meals that do not require too much chewing and, if need be, feed our clients. Our caregivers make an extra effort to turn meals into enjoyable social experiences by engaging our clients in conversation over food.

Clean laundry is a must, but for some seniors this chore can be too physically demanding to do alone. Our caregivers take care of all laundry needs, such as washing, drying, ironing, folding and putting laundry away. BIHC caregivers take care to make sure laundry is done according to clients’ preferences.

Housekeeping help can prolong a senior’s ability to live independently at home. Light housekeeping services include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms (sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets), cleaning kitchens (sinks, appliances, counters, taking out trash), straightening client’s rooms, organizing closets and drawers.

Studies show that staying social and engaged increases seniors’ quality of life and prevents depression and cognitive decline. BIHC provides clients with friendly company, conversation, and mealtime companionship.

Illness, weakness, and inability to drive are just a few factors keeping seniors from working through an ordinary to-do list. Having help with shopping and errands keeps seniors engaged and improves quality of life. Caregivers can shop for groceries at their clients’ preferred stores and run errands, such as picking up prescriptions or stopping at the post office. Clients may choose to stay home or come along for the ride as a way to stay active and engaged.

Although caregivers cannot administer medications, they can help ensure that clients take their medication as prescribed. Caregivers assist with opening medication containers, reading labels, and reminding the client when it is time for the next dose.

Bermuda In-Home Care can help make life easier for you and your family. You do not need to worry about paying employee taxes, vacation time, sick leave, days-off relief for caregivers, health insurance, social insurance and immigration fees. We do all the work for you. A reliable caregiver will always be there to work the shift. Our caregivers are certified, non-smokers, physically fit, pleasant personalities, CPR certified and technologically savvy.