Most agencies provide homemaker and chore services. Homemaker services include light cleaning, laundry, shopping and meal preparation. Other common services are respite care and home delivered meals. Home care agency services are available through social service providers. Home Health Care and Durable Medical Equipment Home health agencies provide part-time nursing care.
Many agencies offer physical, occupational or speech therapy.
Additional services include medical social services, home health aide services and nutritional guidance. Some home health agencies also offer medical supplies and equipment for home use. Hospice Care Hospice services offer relief from pain and comfort care rather than treatment. Hospice care is provided to terminally ill patients. This type of care is usually provided during the last six months of illness.