Senior Helpers Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Some of the Ways We Help
Assistance with safe bathing
Personal hygiene assistance
Diet monitoring
Meal planning
Medication reminders
Bathing assistance
Assistance with dressing
Walking assistance
Assistance with toileting
Continence management

Conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia can be one of the most daunting aspects of ageing. With no known cure and limited treatment options, it can be challenging to find the care that best suits you and your family.

We will work with you to create a flexible plan of support and care that is designed to change and adapt as needed. Our team has extensive training in providing the right level of individual care and support, while carefully monitoring everything from food intake to daily activities. Our goal is to create a positive environment and activities that focus on what the individual is still able to do, while respecting what they can no longer do. We do this through our Senior Gems® program.

Whether you have been living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) for some time or were recently diagnosed, professional care is invaluable – not just for you, but for your family and carers. At Senior Helpers, our goal is to be a trusted, integral part of your support network. We’ll work with you, your family and your medical team to provide support and help improve the quality and length of your life.

Our Support Staff undertake specialised training in a number of conditions that affect the physical capacity of adults. We are equipped to provide you and your family with professional, considerate support for conditions like:

Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Brain injuries such as stroke or head injuries
Spinal cord injuries

The Disability Support we offer is guided by, or meets, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Practice Standards. For more information on the Australian Government’s NDIS, visit www.ndis.gov.au.

Most Senior Helpers offices are linked to your local Commonwealth Carelink and Respite Centre (CCRC), and can offer both government-subsidised and private respite services. Our Respite Care includes:

Assistance with activities of daily living
Assistance with personal care
Dressing
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Laundry
Companionship

We select your Support Worker based on their compatibility with you. This ensures that you receive personalised care and an opportunity to create a meaningful relations.

To help support your independence and freedom, our Support Workers offer the following services to help you remain happy and safe in the comfort of your own home:

Companionship and conversation
Shopping and errands
Transport to appointments
Assistance with household chores
Assistance with laundry
Participation in hobbies, games and various activities
Assistance with gardening and collecting the mail
Participation in community events
Assistance with pet care
Medication and date reminders
Meal planning and preparation
Home safety evaluation

Senior Helpers’ Multiple Sclerosis Support Program is a specialised training program for our Support Staff, created by an experienced Senior Lecturer in Health and Nursing in Australia, based on the resources of MS Australia and others. This program is unique to Senior Helpers and is designed to give our staff the necessary training and skills to create personalised support for individuals living with MS.

Senior Helpers Support Staff are educated and trained on the ways Multiple Sclerosis can affect each person. We can help you with:

Techniques and strategies to identify and manage the motor (movement/mobility) and non-motor (thinking/behavioural) symptoms
Home safety and falls prevention
Diet and nutrition
Keeping active and ‘brain healthy’

Some of the Conditions We Provide Support For:
COPD and other lung diseases
Diabetes
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Parkinson’s Disease
Heart disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Cancer
Stroke
Hearing loss

Some of the Ways We Can Help:
Client supervision to prevent wandering
Medication and toileting reminders
Incontinence care to prevent skin irritations and infection
Meal preparation to maintain nutrition
Transportation for errands and medical appointments
Respite for carers and family
Assistance with engaging and calming activities
Assistance with an activity regimen to reduce depression and anxiety
Verbal communication and emotional support
Monitoring the condition of skin and lower extremities to prevent skin breakdown, ulcers and related injuries
Ensuring proper oral hygiene to prevent gum disease
Blood pressure monitoring
Blood Glucose monitoring

We’ll help through the whole process, including:

Pre-hospitalisation assistance
Staying with you throughout the night
Seeking assistance from the hospital or facility staff as needed
Documenting doctors’ visits
Providing companionship
Reading, puzzles and other activities
Assisting with meals and personal hygiene
Discharge and transportation assistance
Running errands
Filling prescriptions

It All Starts With a Plan
Whether this is organised before surgery or when preparing for discharge, our customised assessment of the supports you or your loved one needs to successfully recover is used to build a plan of support around the health situation and client goals. We provide the most appropriate assistance with a combination of our Personal Care and Companion Care services to support ongoing success.

Our support program is designed with your input and we work to keep you in the loop on what’s happening. We are the eyes and ears that spot small problems before they become bigger ones.

We will match you with a compatible Support Worker who will work alongside your palliative care team, supporting their plan of care, including:

Non-medical comfort measures
Assisting with personal care tasks like dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
Assisting with personal care tasks like dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
Providing respite and assistance to your family carers as needed
Assisting with meal preparation, light housekeeping and running errands
Offering companionship and helping to reduce feelings of loneliness, stress or anxiety