Social Support

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The service is primarily directed towards meeting the person’s need for social contact and/or accompaniment in order to participate in community life.

These services may include:

  • One to one support to attend a social activity of the client’s choice ie bingo, gala days etc
  • Sharing an interest with a small group of people, ie arts and crafts, music, poetry etc
  • Friendly visiting ie. Someone just to sit and have a chat with
  • Letter writing on your behalf
  • Shopping, bill paying and banking where the client is accompanied by the worker. We transport you to the shopping centre and assist you to choose the items you need, pack the shopping, transport you home and pack the groceries away for you. Alternately, we can shop from a list for you on those days that you aren’t feeling up to shopping!
  • Go to a café for a cuppa.
  • Men’s Group outings to venues that interest our male clients

Let us make these daily tasks less stressful for you.

Our personal caregivers offer assistance with activities such as:

  • Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, and hygiene tasks
  • Mobility and transfers
  • Medication reminders and monitoring
  • Companionship
  • Light housekeeping, meal planning, and meal preparation
  • Shopping and errands

How Do Home Healthcare & Home Care Work Together?

We often find ourselves working side-by-side with home healthcare providers in order to deliver the best possible caregiving services to fit each client’s needs. For example, our agency may change your loved one’s prescription or recommend a therapy regimen. Our caregivers are there with your family member day in and day out to make sure they take those medicines and stick to their recommended routine safely and effectively.

If you or your loved one needs caregiving services, we encourage you to reach out for a complimentary evaluation so we can customise an appropriate plan of care. 

Got Questions about Home Care in Tamworth?

We understand navigating home care services can be a challenge, but we’re here to answer any of your questions.