CDS in Creve Coeur, Missouri

Our advanced personal care aides undergo specialized training to handle complex patient needs, specifically focusing on mobilitycare and dementia care.

• We are proficient in using various mobility aids and devices (e.g., mechanical lifts, gait belts, Hoyer lifts) to assist patients with walking, transferring, and overall mobility. Our caregiver training includes techniques for minimizing fall risks and helping patients maintain as much independence as possible while ensuring their safety. Find out more about our mobility care HERE.

• Our advanced personal care aides are also trained to work with dementia patients, providing activities that engage cognitive function, such as memory exercises, social interactions, and mindfulness practices. Dementia care requires patience, understanding, and adaptability. Our caregivers focus on creating a calm, structured environment that supports emotional and mental well-being. Find out more about our dementia care HERE.

Our team is not just trained in basic caregiving but also equipped to handle more complex and advanced healthcare needs, making us an ideal option for families looking for specialized home health services. In addition to our core services of mobility and dementia care, we provide a range of specialized services to meet diverse care needs:

• Disability Care: Customized support for individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and quality of life.

• Elderly Care: Comprehensive care services designed to address the unique needs of seniors, enhancing their comfort and well-being.

• Pediatric Care: Specialized care for children, ensuring their health and safety in a nurturing environment.

• Respite for Family Caregivers: Temporary relief for family caregivers, providing them with much-needed breaks while ensuring their loved ones receive quality care. Find out more about our respite care HERE.

Our additional services are designed to address specific health conditions and life stages, ensuring that all clients receive the personalized support they need.

Depending on your family’s unique in-home care needs, our custom home care plans often include various levels of personal, household help, and companion care services:

Our personal care services are designed to provide essential assistance and support for your loved one’s daily needs. These services include:

• Bathing: Ensuring safety and comfort during bathing or showering to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

• Grooming and Dressing: Assisting with personal grooming tasks such as hair care, teeth brushing, shaving, hand care, foot care, nail care, and oral and denture care to promote dignity and self-confidence.

• Hygiene Guidance: Offering reminders and assistance with maintaining proper hygiene routines.

• Advanced Mobility Assistance: Helping with walking, transferring, and general mobility to prevent falls and encourage independence. Our caregivers are trained to effectively and safely operate mechanical lifts and devices, including gate belts, slide boards, and Hoyer lifts.

• Medication Assistance: Ensuring that medications are taken on time and as prescribed to promote health and well-being.

• Toileting and Personal Hygienic Care: Providing sensitive and respectful assistance with toileting needs, as well as managing incontinence.

• Bowel Training Program: Help to train the bowels to go on schedule every day.

• Nutrition & Meal Preparation: Preparing nutritious meals and ensuring that any special dietary requirements are met.

• Exercise: Guiding patients in regular exercise to help maintain or regain independence, boost their mood, reduce the risk of complications (like blood clots or bedsores), and improve mobility.

• Assistance with Taking Vital Signs: Monitoring patients’ health status regularly and assisting with taking important vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, etc., ensuring ongoing health stability.

• Mindful Activities: Engaging patients with social interactions and activities designed to keep them mindful and oriented, stimulate cognitive function, improve focus, support memory, and increase problem-solving skills.

Our household help services are designed to make daily life easier and more manageable. We offer:

• Errands: Running essential errands to save you time and effort ensuring you don’t run out of food and medication.

• Household Duties: Assisting with various tasks to maintain a well-organized home.

• Light Housekeeping: Providing support with basic cleaning to ensure a tidy living space.

• Laundry: Handling laundry tasks, including washing, drying, and folding clothes.

• Ironing: Taking care of ironing to keep clothes neat and presentable.

• Transportation: Offering transportation for short trips or appointments as needed.

• Essential Correspondence Assistance: Managing essential correspondence to help patients stay on top of their responsibilities without feeling overwhelmed.

Our companion care services are designed to provide meaningful support and companionship helping your loved one feel valued and connected. These services include:

• Mindful Activities: Engaging patients with social interactions and activities designed to keep them mindful and oriented, stimulate cognitive function, improve focus, support memory, and increase problem-solving skills.

• Conversation: Engaging in friendly discussions to stimulate mental activity and emotional connection.

• Companionship: Offering a caring presence to reduce feelings of loneliness and promote emotional well-being.

• Hospital or Rehabilitation Visits: Providing companionship during hospital stays or rehabilitation to ensure comfort and support.

• Exercise and Wellness Activities: Encouraging physical activity through gentle exercise and wellness routines tailored to individual abilities.

• Meal Companionship: Sharing meals to enhance social interaction during dining and ensuring nutritional needs are met.

• Social and Recreational Activities: Participating in social and recreational activities and outings to foster community connections and enjoyment.

• Communication with Family and Friends: Assisting with communication to keep loved ones informed and connected.

• Respite for Family Caregivers: Temporary relief for family caregivers, providing them with much-needed breaks while ensuring their loved ones receive quality care. Find out more about our respite care HERE.

Our SUPPORT SERVICES allow us to give our patients well-rounded services. We offer 24/7 Care, Private Duty, Therapy, Laboratory Services, Veteran Care, Transportation, Private Pay, and more. We have a nurse on duty 24/7 as well as a social worker on duty. Find out more about our support services HERE.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Home care services may be covered by insurance, but in many cases, they are paid for privately (Private Pay). Some long-term care insurance policies, as well as Medicaid or Medicare Advantage (Part D) plans, include benefits for home care. Additionally, veterans may be eligible for the Aid and Attendance Benefit through the Department of Veterans Affairs, which can help cover home care costs. We’d love to help you discover how your personal care services can be paid. Contact us today.