Care Services from FirstLight Home Care of Melbourne

• Alzheimers & Dementia

  This type of service provides caregivers who can assist individuals who have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia while continuing to live at home. It can also often provide peace of mind to family members, as they know a professional caregiver can meet their loved one's unique needs.

• Companion Care

  Social interaction is important for maintaining emotional and cognitive health. Companion care services provide this through playing games, taking walks, chatting, and other activities that the individual enjoys.

• Hospice Care

  Hospice care is provided when a person is nearing the end of their life. This type of service focuses on maximizing the comfort and quality of life of patients approaching the end of their lives by providing symptom and pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support. Family members are often included in receiving emotional support.

• Personal Care

  Personal care provides assistance and supervision for activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, and walking around. This type of service is nonmedical in nature and helps people perform personal tasks around the home safely.

• Respite Care

  It can be challenging to be a caregiver and balance providing the support a loved one needs while managing personal and professional life responsibilities. Respite care providers give temporary relief to the caregiver by helping with tasks for the loved one, allowing the caregiver to attend to their needs and life obligations.

• Veterans Care

  This type of care assists aging Veterans with personal care, activities of daily living, and other tasks.