Compassionate In-Home Care & Enriching Learning Experiences
Providing personalized care and educational opportunities for seniors and immigrants
Services
Home Health Aid
Older adults often need support with daily activities that manage their hygiene and overall well-being. Our teams specialize in approaching personal hygiene with dignity and respect. We are available to help with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
- Dressing
- Eating/drinking
- Bathing and showering
- Toilet use (oral care, personal hygiene, grooming)
- Mobility Assistance
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Seniors with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease have a wide range of needs. We know it takes a lot of patience and kindness to lovingly guide those facing these challenges. Our caregivers are prepared to provide many benefits in these circumstances, from social stimulation to an extra set of eyes and ears in the home. Our goal is to help take the burdens of everyday life off your plate so that seniors and their families can enjoy a better quality of life. Our team members are expertly trained to understand the effects of memory loss, and they specialize in how to care for seniors with dementia while also supporting their loved ones.
Escort & Transportation
Research shows that communication improves mental, emotional, and physical health. Our caregivers can provide transportation to appointments, family gatherings, events, or just a day out on the town. Whether you need a ride to the doctor, to do shopping, or a ride to a friend’s house, we’re here to drive you. Get Full Care caregivers can even drop you off and pick you up from your favorite destination—like a park, movie theater, or museum. We’re here to help you stay connected.
Care for older people at home
Giving care and love to seniors with Get Full Care
Home care services from Get Full Care are a source of happiness for seniors who need help and a friendly smile. With the caring care of our caregivers, we make life easier for you in the comfort of your home.
Specialist care
If you or an older family member is recovering from a hospital stay, has Parkinson's disease, cancer, COPD, heart problems, vision problems or any other condition that requires extra help, we can help. Our friendly nurses will develop a care plan just for you.
Personal Care and Assistance with Daily Living
Older adults often require support with daily living that manages their hygiene and overall well-being. Our teams specialize in approaching personal care with dignity and respect. We are available to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
- Refuelling
- Eating/Drinking
- Bathing and Showering
- Toilet (oral care, personal hygiene, personal care)
- Assistance with mobility
Communication and socialisation
Spending time with others is important for the mental and emotional health of older adults. Keep your mind or the mind of a loved one in a state of meaningful social interaction with a dedicated companion. Get Full Care caregivers will help form a close bond and create a cozy, trusting environment. Through close interactions, we enjoy lifting the spirits of our clients.
Respite care for older people
Caring for an elderly family member can feel like a full-time job. Maintain a stronger relationship with occasional breaks. Our caregivers act as trusted companions, offering occasional or ongoing break care. Get Full Care compassionate care services are available at any time of day, even at night. These well-earned breaks serve as moments to recharge, ensuring that you and your loved one can thrive together.
Memory, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Care
Seniors with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer's disease have a wide range of needs, and Get Full Care caregivers bring a professional, compassionate approach to assisting with each one. We know that it takes a lot of patience and kindness to provide loving care to those who face these challenges. Our carers are ready to provide many benefits in these circumstances, from social stimulation to an extra set of eyes and ears in the home. Our aim is to help ease the daily burden so that seniors and their families can enjoy a better quality of life. Our team members are specially trained to understand the impact of memory loss and specialise in caring for seniors with dementia and supporting their loved ones. We'll work with the senior and their family to track and report any progression of the condition. We're here to be a valuable part of your support network.
Veteran Services
We take pride in helping our wonderful veterans cope with daily challenges and being a trusted companion. Our caregivers understand the unique needs of former military personnel, helping to address health and mental health concerns. Whether our caregivers are assisting with household chores, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation or other tasks, we pride ourselves on helping our elderly veteran community with the respect and individual care they deserve.
Meal Prep & Shopping
Enjoy all the comforts of home cooking with the help of a Get Full Care friend. Your carer can help you prepare your meals. Not a natural cook? No problem. Your carer has the option of going to the shop and preparing diet-specific meals or your favourite meals.
Home Cleaning
When tidying up becomes too much to handle, our caregivers can provide support. They have the ability to aid with laundry, folding sheets of linens, light cleaning, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, and other tasks. Our housekeepers will help you maintain a homely atmosphere.
Reminders of medication
Prescriptions can be a hassle and difficult to remember. Although our carers cannot administer medication, they can help to track it by providing reminders, reading labels and opening packs.
Running Errands
Our caregivers take the stress out of your day by assisting you with your daily tasks. They handle a variety of tasks, from dropping off dry cleaning to mailing letters to picking up personal items from the store. Enjoy the convenience of having a trusted friend checking off your list of errands one by one!
Transportation to Events, Appointments, and Outings
Our caregivers can provide transportation to family gatherings, appointments, events or just a special occasion. Whether you need a ride to the doctor or a ride to a friend’s house, we’re here to help. Get Full Care employees can drive you to and pick you up from any destination - such as a park, movie theatre or museum.
Remote check-ins
Stay in touch with your loved one even when you're miles away. Our caregivers provide regular updates to keep far-flung family members informed and reassured. It's like having a caring friend to calm your nerves and keep you in the loop.
Safety and fall prevention
Bone fractures can lead to serious health problems in older adults. At Get Full Care Home Care Agency, we help take every precaution to prevent falls and keep our clients safe. Whether it's you or your elderly loved one, our caregivers are happy to help identify potential tripping hazards and other injury risks in the home, giving everyone involved tremendous peace of mind.
Handyman Services & Minor Repairs
Do you have a wobbly table leg or need to change a light bulb? Don't worry, we can help you. Our carers are happy to take on these types of jobs. They are able to do small tasks such as installing wall lights, assembling furniture and fixing simple leaks. If you need a solution for a more complex job, our carers can recommend a professional to contact.
Yardwork
Make yard care easy with your Get Full Care helper. We love doing mowing, weeding, planting flowers, pruning and other outdoor chores. What's the best part? You can work with your Get Full Care companion or just relax and enjoy the sunshine!
Pet Care
Our furry friends give us a smile and joy in life, but as we age, meeting their needs can become difficult. The experts at Get Full Care know how to keep your pet happy and healthy. From cleaning the cat's litter box to taking the dog for a walk, your pet sitter is there to support your four-legged friend.
About Us
Get Full Care or GFC Inc. offers a unique blend of care and educational services for elder, sick or disabled individuals in Maryland. At GFC Inc., we believe that care is more than just meeting daily needs—it’s about enriching lives. Our unique blend of compassionate in-home care and educational services is designed to nurture both the body and mind, fostering a holistic approach to senior well-being.
Studies consistently show that continuous learning and mental stimulation are significant for maintaining brain health, reducing the risk of dementia, and enhancing overall cognitive function. That’s why we’ve integrated an educational approach into our personal care services. Our caregivers are more than just helpers—they are facilitators of curiosity and lifelong learning.
During their time with us, clients can immerse themselves in activities like watching educational movies, reading tailored to their interests, hiking or attending educational events. Each experience is crafted to keep their minds active and engaged. We believe that by nurturing curiosity and encouraging an open mind, we not only support cognitive health but also keep the spirit vibrant and youthful.
At GFC Inc., our mission is to create a personal care experience that goes beyond the ordinary, keeping our clients mentally stimulated, socially connected, and genuinely curious about the world around them. The core concept is to nurture our clients' curiosity, as an open mind fosters a vibrant and youthful spirit.
The GFC Difference
Caregivers as Learning Facilitators
Our caregivers are more than helpers; they're companions in curiosity, trained to encourage and support lifelong learning.
Tailored Experiences
We prepare each activity to match our clients' interests and cognitive abilities, ensuring an enjoyable experience.
Holistic Well-being
By nurturing curiosity and encouraging an open mind, we support not just cognitive health, but also emotional and social well-being.
How does it work?
Submitting a care request
Scheduling a consultation
Care plan development
Frequency and schedule of care
Caregiver selection process
Starting care services
Why Choose GFC Inc.?
Unique blend of personal care and educational services
Dedicated team committed to enriching lives
Personalized care plans that evolve with changing needs
Join one of our Silver Circle events for free:
Nov 21, 2024, 1-3pm – Silver hiking. Come hang out with us for a fun afternoon of Silver Hiking! This event is all about getting some exercise while enjoying the great outdoors and making new friends. Breathe in that fresh air as we take a relaxed stroll along scenic trails—perfect for everyone, no matter your fitness level. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just want a nice walk, it’s a great way to connect with nature and meet other seniors. Just remember to bring your water bottle and wear comfy shoes!
Dec 10, 2024, 1-4pm – Mingle and Learn. Get ready for a fun afternoon at our Mingle and Learn event! It’s a great chance to meet other seniors in the community, chat, and join in on some awesome activities. You can play foosball, enjoy table games, and more while making new friends in a relaxed setting.
For those who don’t speak English, we’re thrilled to offer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes during the event. It’s a great way to improve your language skills and connect with others in a friendly space.
Come join us for an afternoon packed with laughter, learning, and good vibes—because at GFC Inc., we know that socializing is just as important as staying active!
Information and advice
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal assistance includes practical support for daily living (ADLs), such as mobility, bathing, personal hygiene, dressing/grooming, and/or feeding. Performing ADLs is essential to maintaining health and quality of life.
Our certified nurses make the decision after assessment. Our charge nurse regularly reviews care logs and monitors the client’s health and well-being. If care needs change or increase, one of our registered nurses assesses the client and makes changes to the care plan as needed.
These services have many benefits, including:
- Maintaining personal hygiene and cleanliness
- Reducing the risk of falls or other incidents
- Ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort
- Reducing the risk of hospitalization/alternate housing Maintaining independence and aging at home
Our mature and experienced care specialists thrive on building relationships with clients and providing a high level of companionship. These relationships allow our caregivers to provide personal care in a compassionate, sensitive and gentle manner.
We generally do not accept clients who require transfers.
Memory care includes support designed specifically for people with memory loss. This
depends on individual needs, but typical services may include:
Meal preparation for clients who have trouble remembering dietary restrictions
Medication reminders
Reminders for the use of walkers and other assistive devices
Both dementia care and Alzheimer’s care typically include memory care.
Respite care refers to care that provides the primary caregiver (usually a family member) relief and respite from their caregiving responsibilities. Whether it’s a few hours or a full day, it’s important to take time for yourself.
GFC, Inc. excels at respite care – our mature and experienced caregivers excel at providing high levels of support along with high-quality care. Most clients consider our caregivers to be friends and look forward to visits from their caregivers.
A caregiver provides much of the same services, but relieves the primary caregiver of their caregiving responsibilities and provides peace of mind that their loved one is being well cared for.
We can provide support and nursing supervision for a client during a one-time procedure or treatment, including transportation to and from the medical center, as well as assisting the client through the recovery process to ensure safety, comfort and quality of life.
If a senior needs home care after hospitalization, we will connect them with one of our registered nurses to gather information, assess the condition and develop an individualized care plan. Sometimes discharge plans change and it may take time before a discharge date is set. Our team is happy to work with the client throughout this process to create a plan and ensure that they return home safely and comfortably to recover.
We can adjust care plans, activities and solutions to accommodate changes in condition.
Our caregivers are trained to help with a wide variety of conditions, and if we don’t have the right person for a particular condition, we will let you know.
Usually caregivers prepare simple meals – soup, salad, sandwiches. Frozen dinners are also popular. Our caregivers know how to cook and can handle most meal requests, but they are not professional chefs.
Ultimately, the client decides what the caregiver will cook.
We don’t have a strict definition. Our caregivers are happy to help keep the house clean and organized, but they are not maids.
A clean home is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Keeping a clean home also helps eliminate clutter and minimize the risk of falling.
Hopefully, this will not happen. If it does happen, we will document that the medication was not taken and report it accordingly.
No. Caregivers cannot administer or prescribe medications. Typically, clients will fill out a pill organizer and then caregivers will remind them to take their medication from the appropriate compartment.
Yes. This is considered running errands, not picking up or managing medications. Caregivers may assist in running errands.
It depends on the client. Usually they run errands together, but clients can ask the caregiver to pick things up for them as well.
All caregivers have their own car and can drop off clients as needed.
Yes. As part of the selection process, we check each candidate’s driving record. Candidates who do not have a satisfactory driving history are not offered a job.
Yes. Drivers are reimbursed for mileage.The reimbursement rate is set by the US IRS – we do not charge anything over the set rate.
Yes. Our experienced caregivers can serve as a trusted resource for families and often accompany clients to appointments to take notes or provide information to the doctor.
GFC,Inc. can provide home safety screening services to identify and reduce the risk of falls and other safety hazards. Home safety inspections are performed by a certified GFC,Inc.’ or a registered nurse.
Our mature and experienced caregivers are skilled at preventing elderly falls by identifying safety hazards in the home. They can also reduce the risk of falling by eliminating tripping hazards and assisting with tasks that pose a risk of falling, such as changing light bulbs.
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