Home-based care can include health, personal, and other support services to help you stay at home and live as independently as possible. In-home services may be short-term, for example, for someone who is recovering from an operation. In-home services could also be more long-term, for people who need ongoing help. In many cases, home-based support is provided at home by informal caregivers such as family members, friends, and neighbors. It can also be supplemented by formal skilled caregivers and community services providers.
