Home Care

What Is Home Care?

Home care is provided in a residential location such as a home, condo, or apartment and allows an individual to prevent or delay nursing home care. Individuals often have medical professionals like skilled nurses and social workers, as well as non-medical support, such as family members, friends, and personal care assistants, to support their daily living needs. Home care can help individuals with staying more connected to their loved ones by remaining in the comfort of their home and community while still receiving high-quality care.

How Does Home Care Work?

Home care varies significantly depending on the needs of the individual. If an individual is independent, they may only need assistance with some basic home maintenance and chores. If they have more significant needs, such as supporting bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility assistance, they could require daily support from a live-in caregiver while also receiving regular in-home support from other medical and non-medical team members.

What Are the Different Types of Home Care?

There are medical and non-medical home care support teams that can assist an individual with receiving care from home. Medical providers can include physical therapists, skilled nurses, home health aides, occupational therapists, and more. Non-medical support can come from companion support, personal care assistants, and hired household management help for cooking, cleaning, laundry, or transportation assistance.