Home Instead Senior Care - Abilene, TX Assisted Living

Home Instead Senior Care
240 S. Mockingbird Ln.
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 670-9610
Fax:(325) 670-9611

Abilene Senior Home Care Services

Everyone shares similar concerns about health care for our parents, grandparents and loved ones as they reach retirement age and beyond. Perhaps your mother gets confused and can't keep her doctor appointments and medications straight. Or your dad seems depressed and doesn't enjoy fishing anymore. Maybe your grandmother needs regular attention for her Alzheimer's while you're at work. That's when Home Instead Senior Care of Abilene can come into the home and be the caregiver for you.

Are you seeing that your loved ones need home health care as they age? Have you thought about a nursing home or assisted living facility, but want to keep your loved one in their home for as long as possible? Are you starting to wear out because of the impact the senior care you're providing is having at work and with your family members? Do you fear for a loved one's safety?

Home Instead Senior Care can help with compassionate, home care services delivered right in your loved one's home. Whether a few hours a day or long term care 24 hours a day, a CAREGiver can assist you. All CAREGivers are thoroughly screened, extensively trained, insured and bonded, matched to your preferences, professional and reliable.

There are a wide variety of services available, and this list may grow to include activities and support that are unique to your needs. We also have information on Alzheimer's and dementia care.

There are a wide variety of home care services available in the Abilene area.

Companionship Services

* Offer elderly companionship
and conversation
* Provide respite care
* Monitor diet and eating
* Check food expirations
* Assist with evening and tuck-in
* Aid with morning and wake-up
* Arrange appointments
* Provide medication reminders
* Aid with reading
* Assist with walking
* Write letters and correspondence
* Organize mail
* Stimulate mental awareness
* Assist with entertaining
* Answer the door
* Reminisce about the past
* Assist with clothing selection
* Care for houseplants
* Provide reminders for appointments
* Discuss current and historical events
* Participate in crafts
* Play games and cards
* Supervise home maintenance
* Record and arrange recipes
* Oversee home deliveries
* Prepare grocery lists
* Clip coupons for shopping
* Monitor TV usage
* Mail bills and letters
* Buy magazines, papers and books
* Rent and play movies
* Plan visits, outings and trips
* Visit neighbors and friends
* Read religious materials
* Maintain calendar
* Maintain family scrapbook
* Record family history

Home Helper Services

* Provide Alzheimer's Care
* Assist with laundry and ironing
* Take out garbage
* Change linens
* Plan, prepare and clean up meals
* Make beds
* Dust furniture
* Drop off and pick up dry cleaning
* Pick up prescriptions
* Organize and clean closets
* Assist with pet care
* Shop for groceries and supplies
* Prepare future meals
* Escort to appointments
* Accompany to lunch or dinner
* Escort for shopping and errands
* Attend plays and concerts
* Escort to religious services
* Attend club meetings and sporting events
* Aid with airport tasks

Personal Services
Assistance with:

* Eating
* Grooming
* Dressing
* Bathing
* Incontinence
* Cognitive impairment
* Mobility
* Medication reminders

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