In-home care and home health care are two separate types to provide help for a senior loved one that chooses to remain living in their own home. For families that are in need of an extra set of hands, both can be a good choice, but the type of agency you choose depends on your specific needs and the kind of care your loved one requires.

In-Home Care

Home care is personalized caregiving that provides non-clinical help with daily essentials so that a senior loved one can remain living in the comfort of their own home. While the levels of care may vary for each individual, the services are usually the same. Home caregivers are trained to help with the needs of seniors who need extra help with daily activities, but are not licensed to provide medical services. 

Common services for in-home care include:

• Home cleaning and laundry
• Medication management reminders
• Transportation
• Errands and shopping
• Meal prep and proper nutrition 
• Assistance with bathing, grooming, hygiene, and dressing
• Companionship and friendship

This type of care is best for families that are looking for a bit of respite for their loved ones who don’t require any specialized medical care. In-home care ensures that your aging senior can maintain their quality of life, remain safe in their home, and most importantly, feel independent.

Home Health Care

Home health care involves medical supervision provided by a licensed professional, such as a nurse or therapist. This type of care usually needs to be prescribed by a doctor and is often needed after hospitalizations or for illness recovery. 

Specialized services that home health care include:

• Health monitoring
• Injections and IV therapy
• Wound care
• Medical testing
• Medication administration
• Pain management
• Rehabilitation therapy

This type of home care is best for seniors that require specialized care that can only be performed by a medical professional, but wishes to remain in the comfort of their own home rather than a nursing home or hospice. 

It is important to note that these two types of care can overlap. While many senior may need to take advantage of home health care for medical needs, it is often a good idea to utilize the services of in-home caregiving to alleviate the stress felt by many families who struggle to balance life with caregiving. Each unique home care approach can benefit those who are in need of additional help to keep their loved ones safe and happy. 

Comfort Keepers of Santa Clarita is the largest provider of home care services in the Santa Clarita Valley, with over a decade of experience with senior home care. It is our mission to support families in need by offering services that range from part-time to long-term. Your aging senior deserves to stay in the comfort of their own home, and with our help, you can rest assured knowing that they are in safe hands. Each trained caregiver is a professional making sure your loved one is safe & happy. One of our Care Managers would love to answer any questions you may have, so give us a call or visit our website to learn more about our wide range of services for both you and your senior loved one.

Comfort Keepers of Santa Clarita
23900 Lyons Ave
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 417-0904
www.homecaresantaclarita.com