Extended Hand Home Care provides non-medical companion/ homemaker services to seniors, those recovering from surgery, new and expectant mothers, disabled adults, children, and others. Options include 24 hour live-in care or hourly care. Our experienced, compassionate and dependable caregivers provide our clients with loving care and assistance to help make their lives easier and to retain their independence, while providing their families with the peace of mind that their loved ones are safe. All of our caregivers are carefully screened, bonded and insured so you can trust you are getting the best possible assistance. If needed, our agency also provides services to individuals who may reside in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, Extended Hand Home Care is a locally owned and operated business servicing Olmsted, Fillmore, Freeborn, Dodge, Houston, Mower, Steele, and Winona counties in Minnesota, and La Crosse County in Wisconsin. Call today for a free, confidential, in-home assessment. Extended Hand Home Care is the ideal solution for elderly or disabled individuals who want to maintain their independence and dignity by continuing to live in the comfort of their own homes. Our companions make their lives easier by performing many of the tasks which have become difficult and tiring. Companions may provide a wide array of services, including: * Driving and/or accompanying the client to the physician when necessary * Shopping and performing other household errands * Reminding clients to take their medication * Providing hygiene assistance * Supervising ambulation and helping to prevent falls * Taking care of all personal laundry and bed linens for the client * Preparing and serving meals according to client's dietary needs * Cleaning the bathroom and kitchen after use, including washing dishes after meals and mopping the floor * Making and changing the bed * Cleaning the client's room, which includes dusting and vacuuming * Providing respite for family caregivers * Helping with correspondence to family and friends * Providing socialization, friendship and support for the client * Going on walks and encouraging and participating in stimulating activities * Extended Hand Home Care recognizes the fact that certain illnesses and afflictions are more common to seniors. Therefore, we provide special training to our caregivers on communicating with persons who have Alzheimer's and related Dementia, Hearing Loss and Aphasia.