Senior Care Services

Personal Hygiene & Grooming

• Bathing & Showering: Full or standby assistance, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Dressing: Help with clothing, shoes, and adaptive devices.
• Grooming: Assistance with hair care, shaving, oral hygiene, and routine skin care.
• Toileting & Continence Care: Discreet and respectful support for all toileting and incontinence needs.
• Transfers & Mobility: Safe assistance moving in and out of bed or chairs, and support with walking and using mobility aids (canes, walkers, etc.).

Medication & Wellness Support

• Medication Reminders: Prompting and ensuring medications are taken on schedule.
• Monitoring: Observing and documenting changes in health or behavior.

Home Support & Nourishment

• Meal Planning & Preparation: Cooking nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
• Light Housekeeping: Tidy up living areas, do dishes, and keep the kitchen and bathroom clean.
• Laundry: Washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and linens.
• Shopping & Errands: Grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and other essential errands. 

Companionship & Community Inclusion

• Emotional Support: Providing friendly conversation, shared activities, and a positive presence.
• Social Activities: Accompanying you to appointments, social outings, or community events.
• Administrative Tasks: Assistance with managing correspondence, bills, and calendars.

We understand that inviting care into your home is a significant decision. Here are answers to common questions about our Personal Attendant Services.

Q: Are your Personal Attendants licensed and background-checked?

A: Absolutely. All Abacus Home Care Personal Attendants are fully screened, bonded, and insured. This rigorous process includes comprehensive criminal background checks, professional reference verification, and ongoing training to ensure the highest standards of safety and care.

Q: What kind of training do your Personal Attendants receive?

A: Our staff undergoes continuous, specialized training that covers a wide range of topics, including safe patient transfers, infection control, dementia care principles, safe medication reminders, and empathetic communication.

Q: How are you matched with a Personal Attendant?

A: We prioritize compatibility. After the in-home assessment, we match clients with an attendant based on personality, specific care needs, language preferences, and scheduling availability. We always strive to ensure a comfortable and lasting relationship.

About the Services

Q: Do you offer care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

A: Yes, we offer flexible scheduling, including support for short visits, extended shifts, overnight care, and 24/7 continuous monitoring, depending on your chosen package and needs.

Q: Can the Personal Attendant help with tasks outside the home, like appointments?

A: Certainly. Our Personal Attendants can provide safe, reliable transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments, physical therapy sessions, social events, and necessary errands.

Q: What is the minimum amount of care I can schedule?

A: Our minimum service duration is typically a two-hour visit. This ensures your attendant has enough time to complete essential tasks and provide meaningful support, rather than rushing through the service.

Getting Started

Q: How quickly can services begin?

A: In many cases, we can initiate services within 48 to 72 hours after the initial consultation and assessment. For urgent situations, we strive to expedite the process wherever possible.

Q: Do you accept insurance or Medicare/Medicaid?

A: We accept various forms of payment, including private pay, long-term care insurance, VA funding, and certain Medicaid waiver programs. We encourage you to contact us directly so we can verify your specific coverage details and discuss payment options.