Arthritis & Diabetes

Arthritis & Diabetes Care

About Arthritis & Diabetes Care

Senior Care for Individuals with Arthritis
  • Mobility assistance
  • Help with bathing, grooming and dressing
  • Assistance holding and manipulating eating utensils
  • Opening jars, cans and containers
  • Lifting and carrying boxes and other objects
  • Bending and reaching for items in low or high areas
  • Washing, drying, folding and putting away laundry
  • Medication monitoring and reminders
  • Transportation to and from appointments
  • Help getting in and out of bed or recliners
  • Application of non-prescription pain patches and heating pads
  • Help with gardening and other recreational activities
Senior Care for Individuals with Diabetes
  • Help planning diabetes-friendly meals
  • Assist during blood sugar emergencies
  • Social stimulation and companionship to maintain a healthy mood
  • Oral diabetes medication reminders
  • Prepare supplies and record blood glucose readings
  • Remind self-administration of insulin on schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a variety of personalized services, including personal care, Alzheimer’s and dementia support, hospice assistance, chronic illness care, household help, transportation, companionship, and nurse-directed care.

Yes, typically we require a minimum number of hours per visit or per week to ensure consistency and quality of care. We will discuss your specific needs during our initial assessment.

Absolutely. All our care pros undergo rigorous training, comprehensive background checks, drug testing, motor vehicle checks, and ongoing professional education to ensure your loved one receives safe, compassionate care.

We strive to provide consistent caregiver assignments to build strong, trusting relationships. While schedules can occasionally vary, our goal is to keep changes minimal and inform you in advance

Our caregivers can provide medication reminders and assistance with medication administration as guided by our nurse-directed care plans. However, they cannot prescribe or dispense medications directly.

We aim to begin care promptly. Often, we can initiate services within 24 to 48 hours following the initial assessment, depending on caregiver availability, client location and client-specific requirements.

We will help you review options and can accept various long-term care insurance plans, as well as private pay. Currently, Medicare does not typically cover non-medical home care, but some Medicaid programs may provide coverage depending on eligibility. 

We will help you review options and can accept various long-term care insurance plans, as well as private pay. Currently, Medicare does not typically cover non-medical home care, but some Medicaid programs may provide coverage depending on eligibility. 

Yes, our nurse-directed care plans are flexible and regularly reviewed. We can easily adjust the level of care to meet changing health conditions or personal preferences.

We proudly provide home care services throughout Rochester, MN, and the surrounding communities of Southeast and Southern Minnesota. Contact us directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Getting started is simple—contact us by phone or online form to start a Discovery Call.  Then, we’ll arrange a complimentary in-home assessment to discuss your loved one’s needs, answer your questions, and create a personalized care plan.