Services with a Personal Touch

Our Services

APEX Home Care provides services 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. However each client services are unique. APEX Home Care provides a variety of care which may include hourly, daily, and 24x7 live-in care services for you or your loved ones to remain in the comfort of their own homes. These levels of care maintain a safe and independent lifestyle.
The average APEX Home Care plan is about 1/3 the cost of an Assisted Living Facility and less than ¼ of what the skilled facility would cost that is why many families choose the option of in-home care instead of moving to an assisted living facility or the home of a family member. However, the unique service of APEX Home Care includes but is not exlusive to remaining in the home. Aging in place for as long as possible is generally regarded as the best option for most elders. By remaining home the elder can maintain long-standing relationships in their familiar community. Avoiding the disruption that relocating and adjusting to a new environment can create. The elder can keep his or her own home, personal belongings, pets and sociable surroundings. They can entertain family and friends and maintain many traditions that are important. We will provide those services so the elder can remain home and be safe. To continure their lives as uninterupted and natural as possible.

Hourly Home Care ranges from as few as 4 hours per day (minimum shift length) to up to 12 hours per day. The shifts are typically provided by 1 single caregiver to ensure continuity of care between our clients and caregivers. These services are purchased on an as needed basis or a fixed schedule up to 24 hours per day.

Live-In Care or 24 hour care is charged on a daily basis. This method has proved to be more cost-effective to our clients if this level of care is acceptable to the assessment of the individual service plan. For live-in care service, caregivers must be afforded reasonable sleeping accommodations, a restful night of sleep, and periodic breaks during the day.

Sleepover care is usually a 10 hour period typically begins in the evening hours and continues into the following morning to assist with routine bedtime and early morning routines. Similar to live-in care, the caregiver must have the ability to sleep through the night.

IN-HOME COMPANIONSHIP AND CARE SERVICES

Conversation and companionship- Whether its conversation and company, or just eating a meal together, having someone to sit and visit with can help make for a happier, healthier life.

Meal preparation- Many seniors do not have the opportunity to eat a well-balanced meal. Let our caregivers prepare a hot, delicious, nutritious meal. This service gives our clients the opportunity to eat the nutritious meals they need to enjoy healthier living.

Light housekeeping- Vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms to include sinks, showers, tubs and toilet, cleaning kitchens, sinks, appliances, counters, taking out the trash, straightening all rooms, organizing closets and drawers, cleaning any interior windows that can be reached without a ladder.

Errand services- Caregivers can run errands such as picking up prescriptions, going to the post office, etc.

Grocery shopping- Caregivers will shop with or without the client accompanying them. They can shop at any store the client prefers.

Respite or relief for family- Rest and relief for family members who are assisting with the care of their loved ones. APEX can provide assistance so you can run errands, go shopping or get some much-needed rest.

Medication reminders- Although our caregivers cannot administer medications they can assist the individual who shares in the responsibility of taking their own medication. Assisting with opening medication containers or medication packs (Medipacks), reading labels and reminding the person to take their medications are all ways in which we can assist.

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES

Bathing- Bathing is essential to an individual’s sense of well-being. It refreshes the spirit, provides relaxation while cleansing the skin and stimulating circulation.

Mobility-Activity and exercise are vital to a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of movement to both physical and mental health are seen in everyday life. Benefits include increasing stamina, strengthening the heart, lowering blood pressure, improving digestion and sleep. In addition it improves mood, releases stress and increases mental alertness.

Transferring and positioning- Moving or placing a person into a correct posture position encourages the functional activity of the body’s many systems. It assists in eliminating pressure areas on the skin, reducing atrophy and stiffening of muscles, encourages proper breathing, digestion, and elimination.

Incontinence care- The inability to control urination or defecation is embarrassing to individuals and can become unsanitary if not taken care of correctly. Our caregivers understand the sensitivity of this situation and approaches to caring for individuals who need assistance.

Toileting- Elimination is an important and normal body function. However, it is usually an activity that is private and one that is not openly discussed. The individual often faces embarrassment along with a sense of loss of independence. Our caregivers strive to provide an acceptable, comfortable and safe environment for all types of toileting needs.

Feeding- We understand that it is usually hard for an adult to accept the idea of not being able to feed themselves. The reasons are varied; however the sense of loss of independence is real. Our caregivers understand the feelings this can cause and take the extra effort to make the environment and mealtime special.

Oral hygiene- Proper mouth, teeth, denture and gum care are essentials to good oral and dental hygiene. Daily oral care can prevent bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease and assist in prevention of other diseases.

Special diet and meal preparation-We recognize that eating is a social activity and that good nutrition is important in order for people to live life to its fullest. It is especially important for a person whose body is in a weakened condition. Proper foods give us energy to carry out the day’s activities, are necessary to rebuild body tissue, prevent disease and are essential to any healing process.