Home care services

Personal care & daily living

Hands-on help with the routines that keep someone comfortable, clean and safe — always with dignity and privacy.

• Bathing, showering and personal hygiene
• Dressing and grooming
• Mobility support, transfers and fall-prevention practices
• Toileting and continence support
• Morning and bedtime routines

Companionship & social support

Isolation is one of the biggest risks for seniors living alone. Companionship visits keep days structured and connected.

• Conversation, games, reading and hobbies
• Walks and light exercise encouragement
• Appointments, errands and social outings
• Help with phone calls, video calls and correspondence

Meal planning, preparation & household help

• Meal planning around preferences, dietary needs and allergies
• Cooking, serving and clean-up
• Groceries and pantry organization
• Light housekeeping, laundry and kitchen safety

Medication reminders

Non-medical support that keeps medication schedules on track. We remind, record and flag — we do not administer medication or give medical advice.

• Scheduled reminders by time of day
• Pharmacy pick-ups and refill coordination
• Simple documentation families can review

Dementia & cognitive support

• Consistent routines that reduce confusion and agitation
• Gentle redirection and reassurance
• Memory-friendly activities and conversation
• Safety supervision at home, including wandering awareness

Respite for family caregivers

Family caregivers need recovery time too — planned or last-minute.

• Regular weekly breaks
• Weekend and holiday cover
• Overnight support so the household can sleep
• Cover during illness, travel or appointments

Overnight & extended coverage

• Overnight awake or sleep-shift arrangements
• Extended daily blocks for higher needs
• Post-hospital recovery support at home (non-clinical)

What every visit includes

• Arrival on time, in uniform, with the agreed plan
• Communication with family when something changes
• Notes on what was done and what to watch for
• A caregiver who knows the routine and the person

What we do not provide

Alcove Home Care provides non-medical home care. We do not provide nursing treatment, wound care or medication administration. If your situation needs clinical care, we will say so clearly and point you toward the right provider.

Service details

Read exactly what each service includes, who it suits and how we set it up:

• Personal care & daily living — bathing, dressing, mobility and toileting support.
• Dementia & cognitive support — routine, redirection and family coaching.
• Respite for family caregivers — planned breaks, from a few hours to several days.
• Overnight care — scheduled overnight support and morning routine help.

Planning ahead? Read our guides for families: bringing a parent home from hospital and questions to ask a home care agency.

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