COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

At Mabuhay HomeCare Services, we believe that a great social life and active community engagement are essential to your overall well-being. Our community and social activity service are created to cater your vital connections, pursue your passions, and explore new interests, all while ensuring your safety and comfort.

We understand that it can be challenging to access the community or maintain social connections. Our supportive team is here to assist those experiences, empowering you to live a more connected and fulfilling life right in your community.

• Companionship at home: Engage in meaningful conversations and shared interests, enjoy hobbies like reading, crafting, games together, assist with the use of communication technology to help connect with distant family and friends, or simply having a comforting presence for a chat over tea or coffee.

• Facilitating social outings and activities: Accompanying you to local cafes, restaurants, or parks in your area and surrounding areas and assisting you to attend local festivals, fairs, sporting events, or weekend markets.

• Supporting community group participation: Helping you research and connect with local interest groups, clubs, or social gatherings, providing support and transport to attend your chosen place of worship, or facilitating opportunities for you to volunteer in the community.

• Active lifestyle & recreation: Enjoying gentle walks in local parks or around your neighbourhood for exercise and fresh air, or engaging in therapeutic activities that promote physical and mental stimulation based on your interests.

Being socially active and engaged in the community reduces the feeling of solitude and fosters a sense of belonging. It promotes your cognitive stimulation, reduces stress, and boosts your mood. It encourages light activity and engagement, which contributes to your overall well-being and adds joy, purpose, and fulfillment to your daily routine.

Personal activity or "Personal Care" is about providing respectful, dignified, and empowered assistance with daily personal tasks that individuals may find demanding due to age, illness, disability, or recovery. The goal is to support independence and maintain comfort, hygiene, and well-being within the familiar surroundings of your own home.

Our personal activity service are designed to provide discreet and dignified assistance with the essential tasks of daily living, enabling you to maintain your personal hygiene, comfort, and independence within your own home. We understand that these activities are deeply personal and our dedicated support workers are committed to respecting your privacy and preferences.

Our goal is to support you in maintaining your dignity and confidence, ensuring you feel refreshed and ready to face each day on your own terms.

• Bathing and Showering:  Gentle and safe support with showering, bathing, or sponge baths, including assistance with getting in and out of the bath or shower safely.

• Dressing and Grooming: Help with choosing appropriate clothing , dressing, undressing, hair care, shaving, and applying make up.

• Oral Hygiene: Assistance with brushing teeth, denture care, and maintaining good oral health

• Toileting and Continence Management: Respectful support with toileting needs, including assistance with continence aids and maintaining hygiene.

• Mobility and Transfers: Safe assistance with moving in and out of bed, chairs, or around your home, including support with walking and using mobility aids.

• Eating and Drinking: Support with preparing and serving meals, and assistance with eating and drinking if required, ensuring you receive proper nutrition.

• Monitoring and Observation: Our support workers are trained to observe and report any changes in your condition or comfort to our clinical team, ensuring proactive care.

Our personal activity services are designed with your comfort, dignity, and independence at their core. We empower you to live comfortably and independently in your own home while supporting you to continue performing daily tasks where possible, and assisting where needed. Receive discreet, respectful, and compassionate assistance with personal hygiene and grooming, ensuring you are well-groomed and confident everyday.

Our trained support workers provide safe assistance with the tasks at hand, reducing risks within your home environment. Consistent personal care contributes to your overall well-being, emotional comfort, and physical health. Your routines, privacy, and personal choices are always prioritised, ensuring a truly personalised and respectful experience.