Our Mobility Services

Mobility assistance is a key part of our personal care services, supporting our clients’ overall well-being. Our clients rely on this daily support to help them live confidently within the familiar surroundings of their homes.

We recognize the value of this care, and we’re committed to making it accessible.

These services may be covered by a variety of payment methods, including the Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (a Medicaid state program), veteran benefits, and select private insurance plans.

Safe Transfers and Positioning In Bed

Sometimes health conditions limit movement – even in bed. Our expert personal aides utilize proper body mechanics and assistive aids to ensure safe movement and prevent injury.

Our caregivers are trained in the following mobility techniques:

• Pivot transfer: Moving clients from their beds to their chairs or vice versa.
• Positioning and repositioning clients in their beds: Aides frequently need to adjust clients’ positions to help make them comfortable and to prevent pressure ulcers (bed sores).
• Transfer boards: Aides use these devices to assist from a bed to a wheelchair. Unlike pivot transfers, the client assists with the transfer.

Assisting with Ambulation and Gentle Exercises

Clients may also need assistance with ambulation (walking). Our professional caregivers are your personal navigators, guiding you through different areas around your home. They keep you away from any potential hazards such as loose carpets or cluttered areas. They also know the best techniques to assist you.

In addition, personal assistants encourage clients to perform their physical therapy exercises by helping clients complete them.

Providing Assistance with Mobility Equipment

Our personal aides are also familiar with different tools you can use to help with their mobility. Using their knowledge, they can recommend what are the best devices for your situation.

Some of these devices include:

• Gait belts (transfer belts): .A reinforced fabric belt with a buckle which caregivers use to assist with walking and maintaining a firm grip on clients during walks or transfers. Out of the listed device, this is the only tool where you’ll still need a caregiver to assist in maneuvering the device.
• Canes: Clients use this tool for support, stability, and balance. Canes can come with one leg, like most standard canes seen in stores, or four legs.
• Rollators: Walkers that have four wheels and hand brakes are called rollators. You can purchase rollators with a built-in seat if you need to frequently rest.
• Crutches: A tool you may use to maintain balance as you walk.
• Knee scooters: A tool you can use instead of crutches. It’s designed for individuals with lower leg, ankle, or foot injuries, allowing users to rest the injured leg on a padded platform and to propel themselves forward with the other leg.

Proactive Fall Prevention and Safety Checks

To prevent accidents, our personal assistants are vigilant about ensuring the home environment is hazard free. This includes:

• Keeping bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens free of any clutter.
• Making sure rooms are well let.
• Verifying rugs and cords are secured and out of your path.

In addition to being attentive to the dangers of the home environment, skilled caregivers also frequently check in with you to make sure you’re safe. It’s important to have these check-ins in case clients are unable to voice their needs.

Who Benefits from Our Mobility Services?

Our mobility services offer benefits to many individuals.

These mobility services are important because they go a long way to helping clients feel independent. You’ld no longer have to rely on family and friends to move around. Our aides’ encouragements also motivate clients to work harder at reaching their physical goals.

Those groups who benefit the most from these services include:

Seniors aging in place: A common challenge seniors often face is mobility. They might be unsteady on their feet as they walk and more vulnerable to falling. Our personal aides can guide seniors and assist with mobility tools.

Individuals who are bedridden: Some clients are confined to their beds due to physical limitations. They rely on our caregivers to help with safe bed positioning and transfers.

Post-operative care: During the recovery period after a surgery, some clients may not be as active due to their injuries or needing rest. Personal aides encourage clients to work on their physical and occupational therapy.

People with disabilities: Some clients have complex health conditions which impact mobility.

The 3-Step Process Is Easy

We’ve simplified the process for you, so you can get the help you need. Just follow these three steps:

1. Consultation: Give us a call for an evaluation. We’ll ask questions about your needs and situation.
2. Care Plan: With your input, we’ll create specialized plans outlining services, schedules, goals, and preferences.
3. Continuous Support: You can depend on our aides and their supervisors to provide you with consistent updates on your health, care plan, and services.

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Commonly Asked Questions About Our Mobility Services

Still have more questions? Read on. We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions for you.

How often is mobility-related training refreshed or updated for the staff?

We don’t rely on basic, one-time training. We want to provide the best in-class mobility assistance, which means we need to offer our staff rigorous, ongoing education. This training covers topics such as safe patient handling, transfer techniques, and fall prevention protocols.

What is the immediate, step-by-step protocol the caregiver must follow if the client falls during a shift?

We have a clear protocol for your safety. We’ve trained caregivers to immediately stabilize and assess the situation and the client’s condition. They should call 9-1-1 if they suspect an emergency or any kind of injury and immediately notify the supervising nurse.

What is the protocol for managing a client who becomes confused or resistant during ambulation?

If a client becomes confused or resists during mobility assistance, the staff is trained in immediate de-escalation and safety techniques. The caregiver will immediately stop the movement, ensure the client is safely seated, use verbal redirection, and check in with the nurse to determine if they need to change the care plan.

What is your experience using specific mobility equipment?

Our aides have experience using a variety of tools, including walkers, canes, rollators, wheelchairs, transfer boards, hospital beds, lift chairs, and gait belts.

How do you provide assistance with walking (ambulation), and how do you prevent falls inside and outside the home.

Caregivers are vigilant in making sure there is nothing in a client’s path as they’re walking. If at home, the caregiver clears the area before the client walks through to make sure no falls occur.

How does your agency ensure a good personality match between the client and the aide?

We match people based on their personality, favorite hobbies, and schedules.

Do you provide consistent caregivers?

Absolutely. We try to provide the same primary caregiver, because that is the best way to establish trust with our clients.

Do you perform background checks on home aides?

Yes. We conduct comprehensive background checks.

What About Payment Options?

Our long-time, home care services may be covered by a variety of payment methods, including the Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (a Medicaid state program), veteran benefits, and select private insurance plans.

Serving Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties

Our Philadelphia home care services reach all of the city and surrounding counties, from the city’s historic residential areas like Queen Village and Bella Vista to the rolling hills of Bucks County.

• Philadelphia
• Bucks County
• Montgomery County