Bathing, grooming, and dressing are deeply personal. Our aides provide this care with warmth and discretion, at your loved one's pace and on their terms, every time.
Needing help with bathing or getting dressed does not mean giving up privacy. At Elm HomeCare, every aide approaches personal care with patience, discretion, and genuine respect. How care is delivered matters as much as the care itself.
Safe, comfortable bathing in a walk-in shower, tub, or at bedside, adapted to the client's abilities and preferences on every visit.
Hair care, shaving, nail care, and moisturizing done to the standard each person has always held for themselves. Looking good supports feeling good.
Help selecting and putting on clothing, managing buttons and zippers, and adapting to seasonal changes or physical limitations, without taking over choices.
Toothbrushing, denture cleaning, and oral rinses handled gently and thoroughly. Oral health directly affects overall health, and we take it seriously.
Safe movement from bed to chair and throughout the home using proper technique that protects both the client and the aide from injury.
Handled with complete discretion and professionalism, keeping skin clean and dry with techniques that prevent irritation and maintain comfort.
Resistance is extremely common, and our aides are trained to move slowly and let trust develop over time. We never force a task. Many clients who were initially resistant become comfortable within a few visits simply because they feel heard and respected.
Absolutely. Gender preference for personal care is a completely reasonable and common request. We will always do our best to match accordingly, and we appreciate knowing this at intake so we can plan from the start.
We reassess regularly and adjust schedules and service levels as needs evolve. Families can call us any time to discuss a change. You will always speak with someone who knows your case.
Elm Home Care provides personal care assistance to families throughout Bergen County and Northern New Jersey, including Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, East Orange, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Garfield, Hackensack, Jersey City, Lodi, Newark, Palisades Park, Paramus, Passaic, Paterson, Ridgewood, and Teaneck. Explore our full service area to find an aide near you.
A free call with our founders. No scripts, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about how Elm can help your family.
Mon through Sunday, 8am to 6pm
