The level of care depends upon the initial plan of care but typically includes:
Day-to-day
• Meal-planning and cooking
• Light housework, shopping and gardening
• Pet care
Emotional support
• Companionship
• Assistance to attend social clubs or events
• Support in communicating with friends and family
Assistance with medication
• Coordinating care with GPs, district nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Continence support and catheter care
• Monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar etc.
• Pressure care and support with wound management
• Assistance with medication management/administration
• Personal care
• Washing and dressing
• Grooming, such as make-up or shaving
• Nail care (filing)