In-Home Services
In-home care agencies provide trained caregivers to assist clients with tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, running errands, transportation, and medication set-up. Some agencies provide dementia care training to their staff. Respite care can also be provided so that a family caregiver can take a much needed break. Agencies may charge higher rates than those listed below for nights and weekends.
Home Care
Personal care services may include bathing an individual, helping them dress, and assisting them with toileting. Housekeeping services provided by in-home care agencies include sweeping and mopping, changing bed linens, and cleaning the bathroom. Respite care is provided to an individual so that their caregiver can have a little time away - time to do something fun or relaxing, run errands, or go to their own doctor appointments. Respite care services may include personal care (helping the person bathe, toilet, etc.), light housekeeping, preparing meals, as well as providing companionship for the person they are caring for.
See the glossary for descriptions of all categories