Holistic Approach for Client Care

• Establish day structure with client
feedback
• Ask the right questions to get to relevant issues
• Add fl exibility to schedule for client as needed
• “Down time” a helpful reprieve
• Listen and adapt based on spoken / unspoken behavior

• Assess hygiene, grooming, wardrobe
• Celebrate the art and dignity of giving choices
• Keep it fun – Mix it up
• Care and personal tasks done
• Are they comfortable? Hungry? Ready to start an activity?
• Credentialed in bathing, personal care

• Reminders to take medications are essential
• Family has peace of mind knowing meds monitored and coordinated
• Meds taken in timely manner improve health and well being
• Physical assist with medication
• Assist with skin conditions

• Meal logs important baseline for monitoring eating patterns
• Log what’s working and not working. Normal or erratic eating?
• Offer balanced nutritional meal options established / adjusted
• Table settings and silverware keep mealtime special

• Chores completed after personal care obligations are met
• Opportunity to leverage creative and strategic planning skills
• Bed linens, laundry, bathroom, trash
• Create a safe and clean environment without compromising care
• Familiar items kept in close proximity

• Companionship is based on spending time together
• Bond of knowing “who” client is and what they like
• Customize – Create – Engage with the heart
• Time for chatting, reminiscing, sharing stories
• Assist with repetitive tasks

• Kind / gentle transition to bedtime
• Ask and give choices: “Blue robe or grey?”
• Help with: Bathing, oral needs, pj’s, hearing aides
• Checklist: Water by bed, phone, and call buttons within reach, nightlight on

• Asking: “Is there anything else you need?” allows helpful transitioning
• Care Plan and Shift Updates documented in home binder
• Familiar faces and daily routine helpful and calming
• Say goodbye with a smile