Personal Care with Luxe Care: What Does It Include?

Personal care is one of the most requested home care services, yet many families are unsure what it actually covers. At its core, qualified carers deliver personal care to aid you with everyday tasks that become harder with age.

Showering support ensures safety and dignity. A qualified carer will help with getting in and out of the shower, washing hard-to-reach areas reducing likelihood of injury while maintaining hygiene.

Dressing and grooming are also common personal care tasks. Support with buttons, zips, shoes and hair care helps our clients maintain confidence and comfort. Caring assistance to help maintain daily routines like these, directly affect general mood, confidence and independence.

Bathroom and continence care are handled discreetly and professionally. Our carers follow clinical guidance and help prevent infections or skin breakdown. This is crucial for clients with mobility or cognitive challenges. Our Care Managers (who are all Registered Nurses or have extensive nursing experience) can assist families with the purchasing and installing of mobility aids to assist with safe bathroom use.

Meal preparation and hydration assistance fall under personal care when tied to health needs. Ensuring someone eats balanced meals and drinks enough water helps stabilise energy and prevent hospital visits.

Other personal care tasks can include:

• General mobility assistance (navigating from bed to chairs or bathroom)

• Scheduled check-ins

• Assisted walks/Encouragement to go for walks

• Transport to medical appointments or health services (physio etc)

• Medication observation, documentation and reminders

• Housekeeping tasks (cooking, cleaning, laundry, collecting mail)

• Assistance with pet care

Personal care is about maintaining dignity. When delivered consistently, it allows older Australians to remain at home comfortably and safely.