Differentiating Between Medical and Non-medical In-home Care

In-home care from a medical caregiver is for those that need nursing or medical attention daily. In many cases, these professionals are RN's (registered nurses) with years of experience in their given field.

Healthcare providers come from a wide range of professions including Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides, allowing clients to choose the one(s) they feel most comfortable sharing a home with said client.  The right caregiver will provide time for regular visits as well as post-visit telephone calls making sure that no problems have developed between visits. They will also have a thorough working knowledge of the client's medications, diet, and medical history. 

Medical caregivers from Caregivers Unlimited always provide supervision for clients who need it, especially those who are prone to falling or wandering off.  To ensure their safety, these clients will be supervised at all times when walking and around water as well as during other activities that require constant attention such as cooking, taking medication, and bathing.

Non-medical In-home Care

In-home care from a non-medical caregiver is simply someone who provides companionship and/or housekeeping services, in addition to helping with personal care (dressing, grooming) and light household chores (meal preparation). It is possible for them to also run errands but this is not required of them.

Non-medical caregivers are also available for last-minute bookings if it's after office hours and you need someone immediately caring for an elderly loved one.

They may be more cost-effective than medical professionals but here at Caregivers Unlimited, we believe that all in-home care services should be both affordable and high quality. This is why we offer a range of services to clients, including live-in care.

Learn more about how non-medical in-home care in the East Bay can benefit seniors and enable them to safely and comfortably age in place by contacting Always Best Care.