Meal Preparation Sometimes it can be a challenge to decide and then prepare a nutritious meal, especially if you’re living alone. However, good nutrition can be extremely important for maintaining good health. Homemade meals can be prepared and frozen for later use, offering a much better alternative to processed, frozen meals from the store. Also, individual preferences for what to make and how to make it are incorporated into menu planning and meal preparation. Transportation Getting around Bedford County can be difficult at best. If transportation is needed to a Doctors appointment, the grocery store, a social event, or just for a ride in the country, we can help. Our caregivers can use their own vehicle or the customer’s, whatever works best for the individual situation. Medication Reminders Remembering to take a pill at a certain time can be problematic. If pills need to be ordered from the pharmacy or taken throughout the day, our caregivers can offer a gentle reminder. If medications are in a pill organizer, we can help make sure they are taken properly. We can also set up a reminder/alarm system for medications taken up to 4 times per day. The monitored unit is connected to a call center, which will call the individual if the medication is not taken. Go to www.BedfordHomeCare.org/meds for complete details. Medical Alert Systems Feel assured that your loved one can receive help asap with the push of a "Help" button with the Medical Alert System that best suits his or her needs. Add GPS tracking for those who may wander and become lost. Add a separate button that detects a fall - no need to even push a "Help" button! The VRI call center responds with a call to local responders or 911 if necessary. A secure lock box for a house key is free with the system for emergency personnel if needed. Go to www.BedfordHomeCare.org/alert for complete details. Housekeeping/Laundry Some people enjoy housework, but can no longer complete the tasks like they used to. Others never liked housework no matter what their physical ability. Either way, we can keep the house clean and tidy. Laundry is also an important chore which can be difficult, especially if laundry facilities are not easily accessible. We are able to do laundry, per our customer’s wishes, whenever needed. Personal Hygiene When help is needed with getting a shower or bath, using the toilet, or getting dressed it can be difficult and/or embarrassing. Our caregivers help with these tasks while offering dignity and pride to our customers. We encourage as much independence as possible, helping only as much as necessary. Pet Care Pets are family members for many people. When it becomes difficult to care for a pet, it can be devastating. We realize that caring for a customer’s pet can be as important as caring for our customer. We can make sure a pet has food and water, clean surroundings, and proper veterinary care.