Not all in home service are the same. Some in home services provide non-medical help, such as assisting with daily life and other involve medical care. Which type of service you will need really depends on you and your condition. 

The most common types of in-home services are:

Personal care services: 

This is help with all aspects of daily life including; dressing, bathing, eating, exercising, toileting and more

Companion services:

This is usually help with recreational activities or visiting people. This service allows you to get out of the house and be an active member of your community.

Homemaker services:

This is help with things such as; shopping, meal preparation and housekeeping. 

Skilled care:

This is help with wound care, physical therapy, injections and many other medical needs by a licensed health care professional.

Not all of the services will apply to you however, you may need help in different areas. If you do need help in different areas then this will be discussed in your interview with homecare agencies. Let all of the agencies that you meet with know what you need help with and they can supply you with carers who can help you with all of your needs. 

About Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Alzheimer's and Dementia care is unlike any other care around. The person suffering from these diseases can change drastically from day to day. So a carer must know how to deal with these changes and face new challenges each and every day. 

The main goal with Alzheimer's and Dementia care is to make the person suffering with the illness as comfortable as possible. To make them feel as safe and secure as the carer can in their own home. The carers are trained to do this and many have their own techniques that have worked in the past. For example, if a person is having a particularly bad day, a carer may pull out some photos and go through them with the person to help them remember things from the past. 

Alzheimer's and Dementia are both very hard illness to cope with and so the caring must be the best it possibly can be. Studies have shown that it is best for a person suffering with Dementia or Alzheimer's to stay in their home. This is where they have memories and independence. A great carer will help them stay in their home and make sure that they are safe and secure. 

If you are looking for a carer for someone suffering with Dementia or Alzheimer's then it is important to meet with as many homecare agencies as possible. This will allow you to ask as many questions as you can to each and make an informed decision as to which company will be best for them.

To find out about the Alzheimer's and Dementia care services in your area then please speak with your local GP or your local district council. They will be able to point you in the right direction.