Getting a "care assessment" is the best way to determine when an elder needs home care services. Caregivers can do it by themselves or get help with the process by calling their Area Agency on Aging ...

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Home care services fall into five general categories, although some home care agencies may offer multiple services and have more than one service provided by the same person from their agency.