The type of care provided to the elderly by a qualified home care worker at the senior’s own home. It allows an older person to live independently at home while someone comes in to help with day-to-day living activities and/or certain health issues, according to the National Council for Aging Care.
Deeper dive
This type of care is best suited to those without complex needs, and who can still manage some daily tasks independently at home.
Domiciliary care can help older adults address and manage:
- Dietary needs
- Household chores
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Support with advice and information
- Companionship
- Errands such as doctor visits and other simple healthcare issues
The type of domiciliary care offered varies with every individual. It allows older people to remain independent at home while delaying or avoiding costly assisted living or nursing home care.
Of course, there are also disadvantages, such as varying qualifications and training of the caregivers, having different people rotating in and out of the home, cost of care, choice of available caregivers and whether the elder and caregiver personalities are compatible.