PREMIER HOMECARE SERVICES INC.

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May 2011

Among the many transitions we go through in life, getting older and experiencing hospital visits are some of the more difficult. We feel, and most likely are, more fragile and more aware of our aging body and its limitations.

 Your elderly parent may be a seasoned veteran to hospital visits and not think much of the latest one, or perhaps they’ve a healthy habit of seeing the world sunny-side-up. But chances are they may be new to the process and find it overwhelming.

 Your elderly loved ones are dealing with the implications of illness or injury recovery, new medications and their side effects, physical therapy needs and more. They need to deal with telling friends and family about what happened and noticing their worried faces thinking the end may be coming sooner than they thought. They need to face the reality that they “just ain’t what they used to be.”

 There are many difficulties that arise when newly home without the hospital services and supports. But there are experienced and professional caregivers from Premier Homecare Services who are available for a few hours a visit up to 24 hour and live-in care.

Consider homecare services to make the transition easier. We have flexible schedules to meet your needs with more care during the early days home and waning off as the need decreases. And there are so many ways we can help!

 A compassionate Premier Homecare Services caregiver understands the situation of coming home from the hospital and can help by:

  • preparing nutritious meals
  • monitoring medication
  • assisting with physiotherapy exercises
  • assisting with grooming and bathing

 For more information or to schedule a complimentary on-site assessment (home, hospital or wherever you are) where we can discuss your unique situation, please visit our website to find a location nearest you.



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