Home Care  in Maine is defined as non-medical in-home assistance provided by a home care worker or a companion. The home care companion can go to a senior’s home and help with laundry, pet care and meal preparation, provide friendship or simply company. 

A home care agency companion can help with grocery shopping or accompany the senior to the library or to the movies. This assistance helps seniors continue to live in their home and can provide respite to family caregiver.

Some home care agencies in Maine also offer help with personal care. The home care worker assists with activities of daily living such as showering, medication reminders and dressing.