Getting confused about what kind of professional caregivers are available to you? There are two basic types of care in the home—one is home health care and the other is homecare, also sometimes referred to as in-home care. The biggest difference between home health and homecare is that home health care is a higher level of care that is deemed medically necessary by a physician.

Home Health Care

Doctor prescribed (a physician has deemed it medically necessary for you or your loved one to receive care in the home)
Skilled care (care is provided by nurses or health aides)
Home health care nurses can administer medication
Aid with activities of daily living (ADL)
Specialized caregiving in such areas as rehabilitation
Homecare

Caregivers can provide reminders to clients to take medication
Aid with activities of daily living (ADL)
Light housekeeping
Transportation to appointments