FAQs

In-home care usually refers to non-medical support such as companionship, homemaking, and personal care. Home health, on the other hand, involves licensed medical professionals providing skilled care, including nursing, physical, occupational, or speech therapy. In-home care allows your loved one to receive assistance while maintaining independence and comfort in their own home.

Live-in care is similar to home care, but caregivers reside in the home with clients to provide continuous support.

Caregivers help seniors and adults maintain physical safety, health, and social engagement. Services include companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and activities that encourage connection and mental stimulation. If you’re interested in joining our team, visit our careers page for more information.

Aging in place refers to seniors choosing to remain in their own homes rather than moving to assisted or independent living. Staying home preserves familiarity, comfort, and community connections, which can reduce confusion and stress, particularly for those with dementia. It also allows seniors to maintain independence, enjoy personal belongings, and often lowers costs compared to facility care.

Home health aides provide personal care and companionship services, similar to caregivers, including assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and household tasks. They also encourage engagement in activities that support emotional and physical well-being.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) include essential tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, and toileting. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) include tasks that enhance quality of life, such as shopping, cooking, laundry, and bill payment. Clients may require help with ADLs, IADLs, or both, and services are tailored in a customized Plan of Care.

Transitional care supports individuals returning home from hospitals or rehab facilities. Caregivers assist with physical recovery, therapy, transportation, appointments, and social engagement while providing emotional support to ease anxiety or depression.

Companion care includes meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, grooming reminders, medication support, and social activities. Absolute Golden Care focuses on activities that promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Personal care services range from stand-by assistance to full care. Tasks include bathing, mobility support, toileting, feeding, grooming, fall risk monitoring, and assistance with outings or social events. Care plans are customized to individual needs and abilities.

Light housekeeping ensures a safe, clean, and organized home. Services include disinfecting surfaces, cleaning floors and counters, dusting, decluttering, vacuuming, trash removal, and other household tasks, adapted to the client’s abilities.

Respite care temporarily relieves primary caregivers by providing professional or family support for a few hours or extended periods. It can include companionship or personal care depending on the level of need.

Private duty nurses provide one-on-one medical care at home or in a facility. Services are delivered by RNs or LPNs and complement family caregivers, ensuring advanced medical needs are safely managed.

Absolute Golden Care supports families during end-of-life care by coordinating with hospice or medical providers. Services include in-home assistance, household support, and emotional guidance to reduce stress for the family.

Palliative vs. Hospice Care

Hospice care focuses on the last six months of life, managing symptoms and emotional well-being. Palliative care provides symptom relief and comfort at any stage of illness and may be delivered alongside curative treatments.

Caregivers are specially trained to provide safe, compassionate support for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Services include personal care, companionship, medication reminders, and family respite, while promoting engagement and preserving dignity.

Absolute Golden Care prioritizes client and caregiver safety. Measures include:

• Screening for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure prior to visits
• Requiring caregivers to stay home if unwell
• Training in infection control and proper PPE use
• Frequent handwashing and sanitization
• Masking when in close contact with clients
• Following CDC hygiene and distancing guidelines

Maintaining social interaction improves mental health for seniors. Strategies include:

• Regular phone or video calls with family and friends
• Shared activities such as cooking, reading, games, or music
• Online communities and virtual volunteer opportunities
• Planning virtual or in-home events to foster engagement

Costs vary based on location, care type, and level of support. Payment options may include:

• Private pay
• Long-term care insurance
• VA benefits (Aid & Attendance)
• Medicaid and other state programs