In Home Care in Manhattan Beach

Companion vs. Personal Care

If you're new to the world of in home care, choosing the right services for a loved one in Manhattan Beach may prove challenging. One area that can be especially tricky is understanding the distinctions between different types of care. For example, you might be wondering about the difference between companion care and personal care.

At Visiting Angels^® Palos Verdes - Torrance, companion and personal care are the two most common types of in home care we provide. These services have a lot of overlap, which can make it hard to tell them apart. But if you're looking for care for a loved one in Manhattan Beach, it's helpful to know the difference between them.

Companion vs. Personal In Home Care

Broadly speaking, the main difference between companion and personal care is the level of caregiving that each service provides.

Companion care is typically a great choice for individuals with basic or moderate caregiving needs. At Visiting Angels Palos Verdes - Torrance, some of the services included in our companion care plans include errand and medication pickup services, assistance with meal planning and meal preparation, and wellness check-ins. Other popular companion care services include laundry, light housekeeping, and medication reminder services.

With personal care, your loved one may receive any or all of the services provided on a companion care plan. However, in addition to these services, personal care can also include caregiving tasks that require direct physical assistance. These include things like assistance with mobility, dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting. This makes personal care a better choice for individuals with chronic health conditions, physical disabilities, and other types of advanced caregiving needs.

Getting Started with Care in Manhattan Beach

Unsure which services your loved one needs? In that case, we invite you to contact Visiting Angels Palos Verdes - Torrance for an in home care consultation. We offer free consultations to families in Manhattan Beach to help you get a better sense of your options for care and answer any questions you might have about our services.

As a locally owned and operated in home care agency, we take pride in serving seniors and families in the following areas:

• Manhattan Beach
• Palos Verdes
• Torrance
• Redondo Beach
• Hermosa Beach
• Rolling Hills
• Rolling Hills Estates
• Surrounding areas

Request an in home care consultation for a loved one in Manhattan Beach by contacting Visiting Angels Palos Verdes - Torrance today!