In-home care is non-medical care seniors obtain in their own homes. It includes custodial care, including help with eating, bathing, dressing and toileting, depending on the needs of the individual. It may also include companion services, such as transportation for errands and doctor’s appointments, assistance with physician-ordered exercises and conversation. However, it doesn’t include skilled nursing services. For this, seniors need
home health care. This level of care is administered by certified or licensed aides and may include medication administration, disease monitoring and management, wound care and physical or occupational therapies.