In-Home Care is for seniors who are able to live independently in their own home, but require some assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Home Care providers focus on personal care, household tasks, meal preparation and sometimes medical assistance, enabling individuals to maintain independence and live comfortably. 

 

What it is:

 

Supportive Care:

In-home care offers a range of services to help individuals with daily living activities, such as personal care, household chores, and transportation. 

 

Focus on Independence:

The primary goal is to allow people to stay in their homes and maintain their independence, even with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or after recovering from surgery or illness. 

 

Non-Medical vs. Medical:

While In-Home Care is non-medical and focuses on daily living tasks, there are Home Healthcare providers that focus on medical care. Home Healthcare providers are licensed professionals such as nurses, home health aides, physical therapist,  occupational therapist, and speech therapist. Home Care providers are paid privately,  while Home Health Care is billed to insurance.

 

Types of Services:

 

Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living.

 

Homemaker Services: Help with household tasks like cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping. 

 

Transportation: Assistance with getting to appointments, errands, and other outings. 

 

Companionship: Providing emotional support and social interaction. 

 

Medication Reminders: Helping individuals remember to take their medications. 

 

Home Health Care: Services provided by nurses, therapists, or other healthcare professionals, including wound care, medication management, and rehabilitative therapies. 

 

Who Provides In-Home Care:

 

Family Members: In some cases, family members provide in-home care. 

 

Home Health Aides: These individuals are trained to provide personal care and basic health-related services. 

 

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): CNAs provide a higher level of care, often under the supervision of a nurse. 

 

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs): Provide more specialized medical care.

 

Therapists: Provide physical, occupational, or speech therapy.