Home care may be beneficial for anyone who requires assistance to be healthy and secure at home. If a chronic health condition makes it difficult to do things like take a bath or button a shirt, home care may be highly beneficial to continuing to maintain independence and leading an active lifestyle. You or your loved one may benefit from in-home personal care if they exhibit any of these signs: Falls frequently Has restricted mobility or needs assistance getting up and down from chairs or sofas Reduced driving ability Decline in personal hygiene Frequently forgets to take medications or pay bills Has a long-term illness, such as arthritis, which makes it difficult to complete tasks like opening jars Diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia