Wondering if personal care & grooming is the right fit?
Call and describe what's going on. Joan will help you figure out the right level of support, no pressure and no obligation.
Maintaining dignity and independence
Personal care that puts dignity first
Accepting help with bathing, dressing, or grooming is one of the hardest steps for most seniors. Done wrong, it feels like a loss of independence. Done right, it restores it.
Our caregivers are trained to provide personal care that protects privacy and preserves dignity, and because the same caregiver comes every time, trust builds quickly. What starts as an uncomfortable adjustment becomes a comfortable routine with someone familiar.
Part of our Personal Care level. See how the levels work
What personal care includes
- Bathing and showering assistance
- Dressing and grooming help
- Oral care and hygiene routines
- Toileting and incontinence care, handled discreetly
- Mobility and transfer support
- Skin, hair, and nail care
When personal care helps most
- Noticeable changes in hygiene or appearance
- Fear of bathing alone, or a recent slip in the shower
- Difficulty with buttons, zippers, or getting dressed
- A family caregiver who is stretched thin by hands-on care
Seeing a few of these? Our free Home Care Assessment Guide can help you think it through.
Common questions
Personal Care & Grooming questions, answered honestly
How do you protect my parent's dignity during personal care?
Privacy-first techniques, a consistent caregiver they know and trust, and care routines built around your parent's preferences. Nothing is rushed, and your loved one stays in control of how their care happens.
Can the same caregiver handle both companionship and personal care?
Yes. Personal care includes everything in companion care. One caregiver handles the whole visit, from a shower and getting dressed to lunch and a game of cards afterward.
Is personal care available in rural parts of your service area?
Yes. We provide the full range of personal care throughout Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, and Benzie counties, including rural addresses outside the villages.
No pressure, just a conversation