Personal care at home with dignity and respect
Some of the most personal moments of the day are also the ones where a little help matters most. Bathing, getting dressed, using the bathroom, brushing hair. When these become harder, it can feel frustrating and even embarrassing for your loved one, and stressful for your family.
At Always Responsive Home Care, our caregivers provide personal care at home with patience, kindness and respect, so your loved one feels clean, comfortable and like themselves again.
From our office in Princeton, serving Mercer County, NJ.
What is personal care?
Personal care means hands on help with the everyday tasks of taking care of yourself. It is one of the most common reasons families reach out to us, and one of the most important parts of helping someone stay safely at home.
Our caregivers follow your loved one's routine and preferences, use their own favorite products and encourage independence wherever possible. If Mom has always taken her bath in the evening, that is when her bath happens. The goal is never to take over. It is to make each day easier and safer.
Signs your loved one may need help with personal care
- Wearing the same clothes for days or skipping showers
- Unsteadiness getting in and out of the tub or shower
- Trouble with buttons, zippers, shoes or compression stockings
- Accidents or difficulty getting to the bathroom in time
- Changes in hygiene, like unwashed hair or body odor
- A family caregiver who is no longer comfortable or able to help
How our caregivers help
- Bathing and showering Safe help in and out of the tub or shower, sponge baths and hair washing, with grab bars and shower chairs used the right way
- Dressing Choosing clothes, getting dressed and undressed, and help with shoes and stockings
- Grooming Hair care, shaving, nail care, oral care and skin care
- Toileting and incontinence care Bathroom help, changing briefs and keeping your loved one clean and comfortable
- Skin checks Noticing redness or changes in the skin and letting the family and our care team know
- Mobility and transfers Getting in and out of bed, chairs and the bathroom safely
- Meals Planning, cooking and help with eating
- Medications Medication reminders so doses are taken on time
- Light housekeeping and laundry Fresh linens, clean towels and a tidy home
- Pet care Feeding, walks and keeping pets company
- Total care Help with more involved needs, including Hoyer lifts
Care with dignity and respect
We know personal care can feel uncomfortable at first, for your loved one and for your family. That is why our caregivers ease in gradually, take their time, keep your loved one covered, explain what they are doing and always respect their wishes. Small things matter, like a warm towel, a favorite outfit or doing things in the order your loved one likes. Some families even start by introducing the caregiver as help around the house, and personal care follows naturally once trust is built.
If your loved one would feel more comfortable with a female or male caregiver, just let us know. Sharing preferences like this up front helps us match your loved one with the right caregiver from the very start.
Planned around your home
Many homes were not built with aging in mind. The only full bathroom may be upstairs at the top of steep, narrow stairs, or the shower may have a high tub wall. During your free in home assessment, we look at your loved one's home and plan bathing and personal care around its layout, so every routine is as safe as possible.
It starts with a free in home assessment
Every client begins with a free, no obligation in home assessment. Our registered nurse will come to the home to meet your loved one, see their space, and learn about their routine, health history, preferences and goals. From there, we work together with your family to create a custom care plan and a consistent schedule. We will also talk openly about your budget and work with you to make care as affordable as possible, so your loved one can keep getting the care they need for as long as they need it.
Why families trust Always Responsive Home Care
We are a family owned, nurse led home care agency, caring for families since 2010. Our caregivers are our employees, bonded, insured and supervised by our care team, and a real person answers our calls and texts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. Care can often start the very same day, with no long term contracts, no large deposits and nothing billed in advance, and we handle the paperwork for long term care insurance.
Ways to schedule personalized care
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Hourly care
Help during the times of day that matter most, like morning routines, bathing and bedtime.
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Overnight care
An awake, alert caregiver for safe bathroom trips and incontinence care through the night.
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24/7 care
Awake, alert caregivers in the home around the clock.
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Live-in care
A dedicated caregiver who lives in your loved one's home.
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24/7 Virtual Care
An extra layer of insight between visits, like noticing more frequent bathroom trips that could be an early sign of an infection.
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question? Call or text us. Someone is here to talk, any time of day.
(609) 208-1111Click or tap a question to see the answer.
My mom is embarrassed about needing help bathing. How do your caregivers handle that?
With a lot of patience and respect. Our caregivers ease in gradually, protect privacy, let your loved one do as much as they can on their own and follow their routine. Most clients feel at ease much sooner than they expect, especially with a consistent caregiver they get to know.
Can we request a female or male caregiver?
Yes. Just let us know when you call, and we will do our very best to match your loved one with a caregiver they feel comfortable with.
Does Medicare or my health insurance pay for personal care?
Medicare and regular health insurance generally do not cover non-medical personal care on its own. Our services are private pay, and if your loved one has long term care insurance, we take care of the administrative work for you.
Is there anything your caregivers can't help with?
Our caregivers provide non-medical care and follow the care plan created by our registered nurse. They can give medication reminders, but they do not give medications, do wound care or provide other skilled nursing services. For everyone's safety, a loved one who cannot help bear their own weight will need a Hoyer lift or other safety equipment for transfers. If your loved one needs skilled nursing, we are happy to connect you with trusted providers we work with.
Schedule your free in home assessment
If you have been searching for personal care near me, you are in the right place. Call or text us today, or fill out the form below. We will listen, answer your questions and build a plan that helps your loved one feel clean, comfortable and cared for every day.
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