Spending time with others is essential to a senior’s mental and emotional health. Indeed, loneliness is a well known health risk, especially amongst the elderly. Utilising our service, you can keep your mind engaged with meaningful social interaction from a dedicated companion. Seniors Helping Seniors caregivers are seniors themselves, which makes it easier to form a close bond. Whether it be a cuppa and a chat, shared activities and hobbies, trips out or even revisiting past memories, the benefits on mental health and well-being are profound. We enjoy nothing more than boosting our clients’ spirits. 

Dig into all the comforts of home cooking, with assistance from a Seniors Helping Seniors friend. Your caregiver can help you with meal preparation and cooking, ensuring you maintain a nutritious, healthy diet. They can also ensure you stay hydrated. We can help manage food rotation, keep track of sell-by-dates and we’ll even clean the dishes afterwards! Need a little help in the kitchen? No problem.

Our caregivers make life easier by taking care of your day-to-day responsibilities. They can help with preparing a list and then doing your weekly shopping. Or it might be more ad-hoc errands such as dropping off post, picking up prescriptions at the pharmacy or simply picking up a magazine at the local shop. Enjoy the convenience of a trusted friend checking off your list of errands one by one.

When tidying becomes too taxing, our caregivers can step in and manage the up-keep. They can assist with tasks such as general cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and wiping down surfaces. We can also help with laundry, changing the bed and more. Or, you might want to set about de-cluttering a room or cupboard. Our caregivers make it easy to keep your house feeling like home.

Remembering to take prescriptions can be tedious and even difficult. This will likely become more profound when living with dementia. While our caregivers can’t administer medication, they can help keep you on track. From providing reminders, to reading labels, to opening packaging, your caregiver will ensure you never miss a dose.

Studies show that staying social improves mental, emotional and physical health. Our caregivers can provide transportation to appointments, family gatherings, events or just a day out in town. Seniors Helping Seniors provide transportation across the Solihull & Warwick area, including your favourite destinations – like the park, theater, garden centre or museum. We’re here to keep you connected.

If you are wanting to get out and about, we can help. Whether it is joining us on errands, getting out for a walk in the park, popping out for a coffee and cake, or even just going on a nice drive for a change of scenery. We can also attend local classes and community groups with you, ensuring you don’t miss out. Getting out and participating in community life is vital.  We help you get to the places you love while doing the things you love to do.

We help with transport to and from appointments. We can also accompany you at the appointment, knowing you have a friendly companion for support. No need to worry about taxis! Whether it be the GP, hospital, dentist or hairdresser, take the stress out of appointments with Seniors Helping Seniors.

As we age, it is important to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you need help with prescribed exercises from your physio, or simply a walk to get some fresh air, we are there to support you. We can also attend classes with you, such as yoga. We’ll be led by your capabilities. At Seniors Helping Seniors your well-being will always be our priority. 

Staying on top of correspondence can be a challenge as we get older. Our carers can help remind you about significant dates, get cards, sort letters and go through bills with you. We also appreciate that many things are done online these days. We can help you stay safe, scam-free and confident. If you need help with devices such as computers, phones and tablets, we can usually help with that too. Don’t let admin become a headache!

Even the greenest of thumbs can sometimes use an extra set of hands in the garden. Make garden maintenance a breeze with help from your Seniors Helping Seniors helper. We can help with mowing, weeding, planting, pruning and other small projects. We can also help with light DIY and small repairs. Need to replace a hard-to-reach lightbulb? Have a wobbly table leg that keeps shaking up meals? Need to put up some curtains? Rest assured, we can help. If you need a solution for a more complex job, our team can even recommend a professional to contact. 

Furry friends bring a smile to our faces and joy to our lives, but meeting their needs can become a challenge with age. Seniors Helping Seniors caregivers can help keep your pet happy and healthy. From replenishing food, to taking the dog for a walk, we can support with those tasks that have become more difficult, leaving you to enjoy their company as always.  

Broken bones can lead to serious health issues for the elderly. At Seniors Helping Seniors, we help take every precaution to prevent falls and keep our clients safe. We’ll keep your home tidy to avoid trip hazards. We can do those basic checks such as ensuring the oven is off, that phones are charged, fall pendants are being worn etc. We can also provide reassurance such as being present at home while you take a shower, or simply providing company to avoid loneliness.

All of our services can be used to help those living with dementia and memory loss. Provided your needs aren’t complex and / or require personal care, we can help you continue to live an independent lifestyle. Our caregivers bring a patient, empathetic approach to assisting with your daily needs. As well as functional tasks, we find that social stimulation has immense benefits too. Our goal is to help shoulder the day-to-day burdens so seniors and their families can enjoy a better quality of life together. We’ll communicate with family to track and report any progression of the condition. We’re here as a valuable component in your support network. If personal care is required, we are happy to work alongside such providers, such that you can still benefit from our expert companionship & support. 

A short stay in hospital is never great, but it unfortunately happens. If and when you are ready for discharge, we can help transport you back home with a friendly smile and familiar face. We know that recovery can be hard, but let us take the burden of daily living tasks such as housekeeping, meal prep, shopping and errands. We like to think our cheerful companionship will brighten your day too and keep spirits up.  

Sometimes it is simply another set of eyes that are needed to keep tabs on your loved one. When personal schedules are hectic, or you live far away, we help ensure you’re kept in the loop. Our caregivers provide regular updates, ensuring that family members stay informed and reassured. It’s like having a thoughtful friend who eases your nerves and concerns. We like to think that when taking our services for a loved one, you are able to get some respite yourself. Time for you and a chance to enjoy your own personal life.