Source: The Care Guide

Home support services are designed to help people remain independent and in their own home as long as possible. Home support provides personal assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and light household tasks that help to maintain a safe and supportive home.

Services complement and supplement, but do not replace, clients’ efforts to care for themselves, with the assistance of family, friends and community. Home and community care services can be provided on a short- or long-term basis. The type and amount of services clients receive depend on their care needs.

Home and community care services are based on need and, depending on the service, may be subsidized according to income or provided at no cost to the client.

 

Here are some examples of home support services:

• Housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• Transportation services
• Companion care
• Moving and relocation services
• Personal shopping
• Caregiver respite
• Caregiver support groups and counselling
• Social and recreational services

If home support assistance is recommended, a case manager will help the client determine the assistance that will best suit their needs and will make the necessary arrangements.