• Provide one-on-one attention, support, assistance with daily activities
• Keep older adult oriented with appropriate lighting, clock, calendar, photos, personal effects.
• Ensure movement throughout the day, walking (or if walking is not possible, then safe movement in chair or bed )
• Ensure toileting every 3 hours
• Ensure sitting in chair when not sleeping – prevent lying in bed all day
• Ensure eating takes place, seated in chair
• Ensure intake of clear fluids occurs throughout the day
• Encourage sleep through the night (through darkening of room, gentle backrub, warm smile, soothing music, warm blanket). Avoid daytime naps.

In general, Care-For-Seniors comes alongside an older adult whenever family are unable to be present in the hospital setting. The goal of our service is to foster an exceptional relationship between our caregivers and our senior client and their family. We aim to assist, encourage and stimulate our clients, enabling them to remain independent, dignified and supported during hospitalization. In any setting (hospital, home or facility) we are committed to:

• Use language that is clear and simple
• Listen to the older adult’s requests
• Respect the older adult’s history, values and preferences
• Communicate with families about their family member through daily reports