Get Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

You can count on us to go the extra mile for all your home care needs. Let the most compassionate people take care of you; turn to Advantage PCA & Senior Care when you need help!

Take some time to view some of our most commonly asked questions that we get here at Advantage PCA & Senior Care.

What is our mission statement?

To enhance the lives of our clients by helping them continue to live independently and successfully in their own homes. We believe that all people, regardless of age, have a God-given right to live their lives to their full potential and to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to providing a level of service that exceeds the Home Care industry’s highest standards.

What are PCA services?

PCA Services is a type of Home Care Service that helps people in Minnesota with their nonmedical health-related needs. The goal of PCA Services, as with other Home Care Services, is to help people live independently in their own homes and in the community. PCA Services are available to the elderly and individuals of all ages with special health care needs.

• Activities of daily living, including eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring, mobility, and positioning.
  
• Instrumental activities of daily living, including meal planning and preparation, managing financing, shopping for essential items, performing essential household chores, communicating by telephone and other media, and getting around and participating in the community.
  
• Health-related functions such as range of motion exercises, seizure intervention, or ventilator suctioning; and
  
• Redirections and intervention for behavior including observation and monitoring.
  

Can friends or family be my PCA?

Having someone you already know and trust as your caregiver is very important for some people. At Advantage PCA & Senior Care, we know that most long-term care is provided by family caregivers and we are happy to hire your friends or family members to be your PCA. Please visit our employee's page to see why Advantage PCA & Senior Care is a great place to work.

How do I know if I need a PCA?

If you or a loved one needs help at home with nonmedical Home Care PCA Services such as:

• Dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, grooming or bathing, mobility, or transfers
  
• Light housework
  
• Scheduling and preparing meals
  
• Shopping for groceries or clothes
  
• Getting to and from medical appointments or community activities
  
• Companionship