Older people who have health problems, but who want to maintain their independence in their homes with the support of a professional caregiver. Patients of all ages who return home after surgery, and need care, supervision or assistance. Patients who have complex treatments that require use of medical equipment and/or medication monitoring. Mothers and newborns, home from the hospital after 24 or 48 hours who are in need of further education, support and clinical assessment skills of a trained nurse. Young adults, recovering from accidents or injuries, who can manage on their own – if they know an experienced healthcare worker will be there when needed. Mentally ill adults who need support to remain in the mainstream of their community Adults who want their parents to have quality care at home. And millions of people with chronic diseases and disabilities, like Alzheimer’s, heart failure, kidney disease, or diabetes, who need careful monitoring but do not want or need to enter a nursing home or skilled care facility.