Personalized elderly care assistance

Definition of Personal Care Services

Personal care services are hands-on services that help people with important daily tasks they can't do independently. These services, which are often called "Instrumental Activities of Daily Life" (IADLs) or Activities of Daily Living" (ADLs), are usually enough for a person to stay in their own home instead of moving to assisted living or a nursing home.

In-home personal care doesn't need a prescription from a doctor, which is different from some other types of care. You can hire a caregiver through From the heart home care agency if you need personal care. We've put together a list of the most important questions you should ask an in-home provider before deciding if this is the right choice.