Personal Care
Our personal care services are designed to help individuals maintain their independence, dignity, and comfort while receiving the daily assistance they need. Whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply needing extra support with everyday tasks, our trained caregivers provide respectful, person-centred assistance in the familiar surroundings of home.
Each care plan is tailored to the individual. We work closely with families, healthcare providers, and the client to understand preferences, routines, and goals. Our caregivers assist with the activities of daily living that many of us take for granted, ensuring safety while encouraging as much independence as possible.
Aging in place is a priority for most Canadian families. Personal care from Sagewell Home Care makes that possible by bridging the gap between full independence and the need for professional support, all while keeping your loved one comfortable at home.
What's Included
- Bathing and shower assistance
- Grooming and hygiene support
- Dressing and wardrobe help
- Mobility and transfer assistance
- Medication reminders
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Nutritional meal support
- Skin and wound observation
When You Need This
- Your loved one has difficulty bathing, dressing, or moving safely on their own
- They've had a recent fall or hospital stay and need support during recovery
- Morning or evening routines are becoming a struggle without help
- You're providing care yourself but it's becoming physically demanding
Companionship
Loneliness and social isolation are among the most significant health risks facing seniors today. Research consistently shows that meaningful social connection is as vital to health as nutrition and exercise. Our companionship care addresses this need directly, providing consistent, familiar companionship that reduces isolation and improves daily wellbeing.
Our companionship caregivers do much more than keep company. They prepare nutritious meals, help with light housekeeping, accompany clients to appointments and errands, and provide the kind of consistent, friendly presence that brings structure and joy to each day. These services also give families the reassurance that someone trusted is present and attentive.
Whether your loved one enjoys conversation, card games, walks in the park, or simply having someone nearby while they go about their day, our caregivers adapt to what brings comfort and happiness. Companionship care can be combined with other services for a comprehensive support plan.
What's Included
- Friendly social interaction
- Meal planning and preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Errand assistance and shopping
- Appointment accompaniment
- Recreational activity support
- Mail and correspondence help
- Pet care assistance
When You Need This
- Your loved one lives alone and you worry about isolation or loneliness
- They've stopped doing activities they used to enjoy
- You live far away and want someone checking in regularly
- They need someone to accompany them to appointments or errands
Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease requires specialized knowledge, professional patience and evidence-based techniques, and a structured, evidence-based approach. At Sagewell Home Care, our dementia care team is trained in the latest evidence-based techniques to provide safe, effective, and dignified support through every stage of the journey.
We understand that dementia affects every family differently. Our caregivers are skilled in managing the complex behavioural and emotional changes that accompany cognitive decline, from gentle redirection and routine management to safety monitoring and wandering prevention. We focus on what your loved one can still do, encouraging engagement and preserving abilities for as long as possible.
Memory exercises, sensory stimulation, music therapy techniques, and structured daily routines are all part of our approach. We also provide essential support to family members, offering education about the disease and strategies for communication, which can significantly reduce the stress and emotional toll of caregiving.
Our goal is to help families avoid premature placement in long-term care by providing professional, specialized support that keeps your loved one safe, comfortable, and connected at home.
What's Included
- Specialized cognitive support
- 24/7 safety monitoring
- Daily routine management
- Wandering prevention strategies
- Memory exercises and stimulation
- Behavioural management
- Medication management support
- Family caregiver education
When You Need This
- Your loved one is forgetting medications, meals, or appointments
- Wandering, confusion, or sundowning episodes are increasing
- Family caregivers are overwhelmed by the constant supervision required
- You want to delay or avoid a move to a memory care facility
Respite Care
Family caregivers are the backbone of home care in Canada, but the demands of caregiving can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. Respite care provides temporary, professional relief so that family caregivers can rest, recharge, and attend to their own health and well-being without worrying about the quality of care their loved one receives.
Whether you need a few hours a week, a full weekend, or extended coverage during a vacation, Sagewell Home Care offers flexible respite scheduling to fit your life. Our caregivers step seamlessly into your routine, providing the same level of attentive, personalized care that your family member is accustomed to.
Research consistently shows that caregiver burnout leads to poorer outcomes for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Taking regular breaks is not a luxury; it is essential to sustaining the caregiving relationship long-term. Respite care allows you to be the best family member you can be while ensuring your loved one is in capable, caring hands.
What's Included
- Temporary relief for family caregivers
- Flexible hourly, daily, or weekly scheduling
- Full-service personal care coverage
- Medication reminders and management
- Meal preparation and nutrition support
- Companionship and social engagement
- Household task assistance
- Seamless transition with existing routines
When You Need This
- You're a family caregiver feeling exhausted, stressed, or burned out
- You need time for your own medical appointments, work, or rest
- You're going on vacation but need reliable coverage at home
- You just need a few hours each week to recharge and take care of yourself
Homemaking
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe home environment is essential to the health and wellbeing of older adults and individuals living with disability. Our homemaking service provides reliable, compassionate support with the everyday household tasks that keep life running smoothly — without the need to move to a facility or rely on family members who already have full plates.
Our homemaking support includes meal preparation tailored to dietary needs and cultural preferences, light housekeeping such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and bathroom cleaning, laundry and linen changes, grocery shopping and errand running, and general home organization. We treat every client's home with respect, working alongside them at whatever pace feels comfortable.
Homemaking services pair beautifully with our personal care and companionship offerings, allowing families to build a comprehensive care plan that covers both the physical and social needs of their loved ones. Whether your family member needs help a few hours a week or daily support, we create a schedule that works for your life.
What's Included
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Light housekeeping (vacuuming, mopping, dusting)
- Bathroom and kitchen cleaning
- Laundry and linen changes
- Grocery shopping and errands
- General home organization
- Dishes and kitchen tidying
- Trash removal
When You Need This
- Your loved one's home is becoming cluttered or unsanitary
- They're skipping meals or eating poorly because cooking is too difficult
- Grocery shopping, laundry, or errands have become a challenge
- You want them living in a clean, safe environment but can't be there daily
Disability Support
Every person deserves the opportunity to live a full, meaningful, and self-directed life. Our disability support services are built on the principles of choice, inclusion, and dignity, empowering adults with physical or intellectual disabilities to participate actively in their communities and pursue their personal goals.
Our support workers provide practical daily living assistance while fostering skill development and independence. Whether it's help with personal care, support accessing community programs, assistance with transportation, or guidance in developing new life skills, we tailor our approach to each individual's strengths, interests, and aspirations.
We believe that disability support should open doors, not limit options. Our team works collaboratively with clients, families, and other service providers to create holistic support plans that promote participation, growth, and quality of life. From attending social events to pursuing employment goals, our caregivers are committed partners in your journey.
What's Included
- Daily living assistance
- Community participation support
- Skill development programs
- Transportation and mobility support
- Personal care and hygiene
- Social and recreational activities
- Employment readiness support
- Advocacy and coordination
When You Need This
- Your family member needs help with daily tasks but wants to live independently
- They need support building life skills, social connections, or community access
- Current care arrangements are inconsistent or unreliable
- You're looking for a long-term support partner, not just occasional help
