🧑🤝🧑 Companion Care
Goal: Provide emotional support and help with basic activities.
Who provides it: Non-medical caregivers or aides.
Services include:
Conversation and social interaction
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Transportation (to appointments, errands)
Medication reminders (not administration)
Good for: Seniors who are mostly independent but may feel isolated or need a little help around the house.
🧼 Personal Care
Goal: Help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Who provides it: Certified caregivers or aides (may have CNA certification depending on state).
Services include:
Bathing, grooming, dressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Mobility assistance (transferring, walking)
Feeding assistance
Good for: Individuals who need hands-on help with daily routines but don’t require medical care.
🩺 Skilled Nursing Care
Goal: Provide medical care and treatment.
Who provides it: Licensed nurses (RNs or LPNs).
Services include:
Wound care
Injections (e.g., insulin, medication)
IV therapy
Monitoring vital signs
Disease management (e.g., diabetes, COPD)
Post-surgical care
Hospice/palliative care
Good for: People recovering from surgery, with chronic illnesses, or needing ongoing medical attention at home.