As loved ones age or face health challenges, daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or getting in and out of a chair can become difficult to manage alone. Personal Care from Traditional Home Care provides dignified, one-on-one support with these essential needs so your loved one can stay safe and comfortable at home.
What Is Personal Care?
Personal Care is hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including:
- Personal hygiene and grooming
- Washing, showering, or bathing
- Dressing and undressing
- Feeding and meal assistance
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Transferring in and out of bed or a chair
Because everyone ages differently, we tailor care to each person’s needs and routines, enhancing independence and quality of life for both clients and families.
Why Families Choose Personal Care at Home
In-home Personal Care is a cost-effective alternative to nursing homes and long-term facilities, allowing individuals to remain in the comfort of their own home. This support helps reduce fall risk, promotes better nutrition and hygiene, and gives families peace of mind knowing someone is checking in regularly.
How Traditional Home Care Supports You
Traditional Home Care is your extended family when family can’t be there. We begin with a free in-home consultation and home safety check to understand your loved one’s needs, assess the home environment, and design a customized Personal Care plan.
Our caregivers are bonded, insured, and thoroughly screened, including background checks and ongoing competency testing. We carefully match each client with a compatible caregiver and offer 24/7 availability so your schedule and level of support can be as flexible as you need.
Beyond Personal Care: Companionship and Home Help
Many families combine Personal Care with companionship and light homemaking. Caregivers can provide conversation and engagement, support with hobbies or daily activities, as well as help with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and errands, so home remains a safe and comfortable place to live.
Ways to Pay for Personal Care
Non-medical Personal Care is not typically covered by Medicare, but there are options that may help cover costs. Depending on eligibility, families may be able to use Community HealthChoices (Medicaid managed care), VA caregiver programs for Veterans, long-term care insurance, or private pay arrangements.
Personal Care Services in Pennsylvania
Traditional Home Care provides non-medical home care, including Personal Care, through local offices across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, including Athens, Berwick, Bethlehem, Camp Hill, Dunmore, East Stroudsburg, Honesdale, Montrose, Pottsville, Shamokin Dam, State College, Wilkes-Barre, and Williamsport.
Get Started with Personal Care
If you’re noticing missed showers, difficulty dressing, or increased falls, it may be time to explore Personal Care at home. When you contact Traditional Home Care, we’ll answer your questions, review payment options, create a personalized care plan, and match your loved one with a caregiver who feels like part of the family.
To learn more or schedule a free in-home consultation, contact your nearest Traditional Home Care office today.
