


“Poor hygiene has been associated with skin and soft tissue infections. Bathing is important for removing germs from one’s skin as well as washing away odors from sweat and dirt.” ~Dr. Jennifer Shu


Personal Assistance Includes Things Like:
Standby Assistance with Morning & Evening Routines
From help out of bed, to grooming and dressing assistance to a nutritious breakfast, a Personal Care Assistant can be there every step of the morning to get your day started off right. Need help in the afternoon? A Personal Care Assistant can be there to prepare a healthy lunch and assist with a much needed afternoon nap. A good night’s rest is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Your chosen Personal Care Assistant can assist with evening hygiene routines to help ensure you are getting the restful night sleep that you need.
Transfer Assistance
If you or your loved one struggles with getting in and out of bed or a wheelchair, your personal care assistant has specialized training on how to safely provide this home care assistance. Why increase your risk of falling? Let Heritage Health Services provide you with the peace of mind that comes from having assistance during transfers.
Bathing & Showering Assistance
Bathing and showering may be difficult or unsafe for you or your loved one to do alone. Bathtubs and showers have the potential to be dangerous places in the home. According to a study conducted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2011, 21.8 million persons aged ≥15 years sustained nonfatal, unintentional injuries related to falls in the shower or tub in the United States. The fear associated from bathroom falls shouldn’t be used as an excuse to neglect your personal hygiene. Living Well Expert, Dr. Jennifer Shu in her response to importance of proper personal hygiene reminds us all that,
“Poor hygiene has been associated with skin and soft tissue infections. Bathing is important for removing germs from one’s skin as well as washing away odors from sweat and dirt.” ~Dr. Jennifer Shu
Don’t allow yourself or your loved one to become another statistic. Heritage Health Services can provide the help you or your family member need with bathing and showering assistance as part of our in home personal care.
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Personal hygiene cleanses the body and increases confidence. Poor personal hygiene is directly related to an increase in skin breakdown and higher risks for infection. Poor hygiene can also lead to decreased self-confidence and affect the way we interact with others in the community. Heritage Health Services in-home caregivers offer the personal assistance you or your loved one needs to continue the self-care that makes them feel clean, refreshed and confident.
Help with Restroom Use
Heritage Health Services personal care assistants are trained to offer minimal to full assistance with restroom use, including incontinence care and catheter care, all with the utmost respect, professionalism and sensitivity to privacy.
Assistance with Dressing
If you or your loved one struggles with getting dressed and undressed, either in or out of bed, our personal care services include help with this task, ensuring you or your family member can look and feel their best.
Personal Appearance Care
No matter the number of years an individual has lived, they still take pride in their appearance. As part of our personal care services, we can help you or your loved ones look their best with hair care, nail care and other personal appearance cares.
Incontinence Care
Our personal care assistants are specially trained on how to provide care for aging or disabled family members who suffer from occasional or frequent incontinence. For individuals who have problems controlling their urine or bowels, proper skin care and incontinence care is essential to decrease skin impairments that could lead to increased infection risks. Keeping skin dry and clean should be a high priority in your daily care. Heritage Health Services is here to assist you with your incontinence needs.
Shopping Assistance
Sometimes going out to the store and getting your daily necessities can be difficult. The stress and energy used to make sure you have everything you have on your list and where to find it can be exhausting. Our personal care assistants are here to help you or your loved one with taking care of your personal shopping needs.