Frequently Asked Questions

Companion care focuses on social interaction, conversation, and mental stimulation to reduce loneliness, while personal care includes hands-on assistance with activities of daily living like dressing, grooming, and toileting. At Golden Touch Home Care, we customize both services based on each client's needs and preferences.

Structured routines reduce confusion and anxiety by creating predictable patterns that memory-impaired seniors can follow more easily. Consistent schedules for meals, hygiene, and activities help provide stability. Golden Touch Home Care caregivers use structured routines combined with gentle redirection and cognitive engagement to support dementia clients.

ADL assistance includes help with activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility support, and bathing. Caregivers provide respectful, privacy-focused support tailored to individual needs. Golden Touch Home Care emphasizes fall-prevention awareness and maintaining dignity throughout all personal care tasks.

No, non-medical caregivers provide medication reminders and monitor adherence but cannot administer medications. They offer timely reminders, log missed doses, and report to families for peace of mind. At Golden Touch Home Care, our caregivers help ensure medication routines are followed safely within non-medical guidelines.

Visit frequency depends on individual needs and can range from a few hours weekly to full-day or overnight care. Some seniors need daily assistance with meals and hygiene, while others benefit from periodic companionship. Golden Touch Home Care offers flexible scheduling tailored to each client's routine and safety requirements.

Caregivers focus on fall-prevention by using non-slip mats, grab bars, and steady physical support during transfers. They maintain a comfortable water temperature and ensure the bathroom is clutter-free. At Golden Touch Home Care, bathing assistance prioritizes comfort, dignity, and safety throughout the entire process.

Las Vegas's hot, dry climate increases dehydration risk, especially for seniors who may not feel thirsty or forget to drink. Caregivers encourage regular water intake during meals and throughout the day. Golden Touch Home Care caregivers monitor hydration as part of meal preparation and nutrition support to promote overall health.

Many families try to correct or argue with memory-impaired loved ones, which increases agitation and confusion. Instead, caregivers should use validation, redirection, and calm reassurance. Golden Touch Home Care trains caregivers in dementia-specific techniques that reduce anxiety and maintain emotional connection with clients.

Caregivers assist with mobility, remove tripping hazards, ensure proper lighting, and provide steady support during transfers and walking. They monitor balance and encourage use of assistive devices when needed. Golden Touch Home Care incorporates fall-prevention awareness into all personal care and household support services.

Yes, light housekeeping includes cleaning, organizing, laundry, linen changes, and maintaining a clutter-free environment. These tasks help seniors live safely and comfortably at home. At Golden Touch Home Care, housekeeping services are tailored to senior living needs and integrated with other daily care routines.

Cognitive engagement involves activities like conversation, games, puzzles, and reminiscence that stimulate memory and mental function. It helps slow cognitive decline and provides meaningful social interaction. Golden Touch Home Care caregivers incorporate cognitive engagement into companion care and dementia support to keep clients mentally active.

Caregivers plan and prepare meals based on dietary restrictions, preferences, and medical needs such as diabetic or low-sodium diets. They assist with grocery lists and encourage healthy eating habits. Golden Touch Home Care provides nutrition support that respects individual tastes while promoting balanced, nourishing meals.