Companion vs. Personal Care

At Visiting Angels^® Westchase, two of our most popular in home care services in the Briarforest area are companion care and personal care.

If you're familiar with these terms, you may already know the difference between these services. But if you're new to the world of home care and you're looking for care for a loved one in Briarforest, you might have trouble with the distinction between them.

We want to make it as easy as possible to find the right type of care for your loved one in Briarforest. To help, here's an explanation of how each of these services works and what makes them distinct from one another.

Companion vs. Personal In Home Care

Companion care and personal care services have a number of similarities, which can make them hard to tell apart. But there are important differences between them as well.

Companion care covers a wide range of basic caregiving duties. On a companion care plan, you loved one can receive help with tasks around the home, such as laundry, meal making, and light housekeeping. This type of care can also include help errand services, wellness check-ins, and accompaniment for social outings. This makes companion care a great choice for individuals with mild to moderate care needs.

While companion care includes a wide range of services, it does not include services that require direct physical assistance for the care recipient. These services are covered by personal care.

On a personal care plan, your loved one's services may include any of the services covered by companion care. Additionally, personal care may also include assistance with mobility or activities of daily living, such as dressing and bathing. This makes personal care a more suitable choice for individuals with physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, and other advanced care needs.

Get Started with In Home Care in Briarforest

If you're not sure which type of in home care service your loved one needs, there's no need to worry. At Visiting Angels Westchase, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to anyone interested in care in the Briarforest area. We can discuss your loved one's care needs in detail, recommend the most appropriate care services, and provide you with the framework for a customized care plan.

As a locally owned and operated care agency, we proudly offer in home care throughout the following areas:

• Briarforest
• Westchase
• Mission Bend
• And other neighborhoods in West Houston

Request an in home care consultation for your loved one in Briarforest today by contacting Visiting Angels Westchase!