As the name suggests, homecare is a professional support service that helps a person, who is ageing, or sick,  or facing a disability and needs assistance to live independently in their home. Trained caregivers such as nurses, aides, and therapists provide short-term or long-term care at a person's home depending on his or her requirements. 

Types of homecare 

There are many different types of homecare services. Care is often customized to an individual’s needs and may include one or a combination of services. Personal care, for example, includes help with daily activities such as bathing, toileting, dressing, meal preparation, transportation to and from appointments, running errands, and shopping, among others. Other homecare services include assistance with household chores, companionship, therapy and rehabilitative service, and short- or long-term nursing care for an illness, disease, or disability. 

While these different types of home care serve different needs, they all aim to ensure that a person under care -- whether elderly or a patient – is able to lead a happy, independent life within the comfort of his/her home. 

According to research,  about 90% of people over 65 want to age in place—which means they like to live at home for as long as possible. But that is not easy for everyone and many of them need different supportive services. So, many families turn to homecare service providers to help their loved ones live fulfilling life. 

Benefits of homecare 

There are several reasons why people opt for homecare ,  but the most important is that it allows seniors to stay at home instead of having to relocate to an eldercare facility, which not all seniors or their loved one want. 

Besides, home health care also reduces loneliness among seniors as they tend to form a bond with the caregiver, who spends hours with them. Home healthcare can also help reduce the high cost of hospitalizations by reducing admissions and readmissions.