Advanced Customized Support
At H&Y Homecare & Respite Services, we understand that some individuals require additional support due to age, illness, injury, cognitive decline, or changing health needs. Our Specialized Support Services are designed to complement the care provided by physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
While we do not provide medical or clinical services, our caregivers offer compassionate, non-medical support that promotes safety, comfort, dignity, and independence at home.
We assist patients by ensuring a consistent daily routine, utilizing gentle behavioral redirection to alleviate anxiety, and preventing wandering. For families, we offer essential respite and relief care to help minimize caregiver burnout, handling daily household tasks so you can concentrate on spending quality time with your loved one.
Palliative/In-home Hospice Support
We offer compassionate, non-medical comfort care and bedside support for individuals facing advanced illnesses or their final days at home. Our caregivers assist with light household tasks, and provide essential respite for families, collaborating seamlessly with your visiting community health nurses.
We serve as a dedicated family proxy and bedside companion for your loved one during their hospital stay in Edmonton. Our caregivers provide comfort, monitor hydration, and help with orientation in an unfamiliar setting, keeping you updated and promptly alerting nursing staff to any safety concerns or distress.
Hospital Stay Support
Feeding Support
We offer compassionate and respectful support to ensure your loved one gets the nutrition and hydration they need. Our caregivers help with gentle meal pacing, cutting food into safe, bite-sized pieces, and monitoring daily fluid intake, assisting those who encounter physical or cognitive challenges during mealtime.
Mobility Support/Fall Prevention
We provide hands-on steadiness and stand-by assistance to help your loved one move safely around their home. Our caregivers assist with safe transfers, proactively clear environmental trip hazards, and monitor footwear to reduce injury risks and build physical confidence.
Overnight Support
We offer professional overnight monitoring to your loved one’s safety and security throughout the night. Our attentive caregivers remain vigilant to assist with late-night bathroom visits, address any nighttime confusion or interruptions, and provide quick fall prevention, allowing families to rest with confidence.