A HELPING HAND - HOME CARE
Vern A. Steidl
Owner and Caregiver
Mason City, Iowa
Since 2017
Companionship -
Staying safe and healthy as well as living independently is difficult for anyone. A Helping Hand can make this a reality by assisting clients with what they need to be comfortable and safe.
Our most requested care is for:
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Making or sharing a meal, or just treats, as well as preparing future meals
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Monitor Diet and Eating
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Morning wake up activities
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Transportation and escort to appointments as well as taking notes
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Laundry, ironing, dusting, vacuuming and light housekeeping
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Stripping beds, washing sheets and making the bed with clean linens
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Care for house plants
Others include, but are not limited to:
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Letter Writing and Correspondence
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Provide Respite Care for Primary Caregiver
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Play Games and Cards & Trips
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Aid with Reading
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Organize, Pick-Up and Assist with Reading Mail
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Prepare Grocery Lists, Cut Coupons, Grocery Shopping
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Plan and accompany on Visits, Outings & Trips
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Drop Off and Pick-Up Prescriptions, Dry Cleaning, etc.
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Organize Closets and Cupboards
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Walking with, or taking clients in their wheelchairs, indoors, and out
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Nursing home visits
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Gardening, and planting
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Prescription pick-up
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Reading
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Medication reminders
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Helping with pet care
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Daily activities
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Playing games or doing puzzles
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Nutrition
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Hospital visits
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Visit with friends
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Status reporting to the family