Specialized home care that fits your everyday life.
Ongoing health challenges shouldn’t mean giving up the comfort of home. Whether it’s adapting to mobility changes from Parkinson’s, following a new diabetes-friendly diet, or finding balance while living with heart disease, our local Care Pros can help make day-to-day life more comfortable and manageable.
Here’s how specialized home care can help:
- Help with everyday routines that makes managing care feel less overwhelming.
- Grocery shopping and meal prep aligned with recommended dietary needs for chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis, heart health, and more.
- Rides to appointments and therapy to help you stay on track with care.
- Encouragement to stay active and engaged in ways that feel right to you.
- Companionship and encouragement from someone who’s there to support you.
An approach to care that starts with listening.
Our clients turn to us for help with a wide variety of chronic conditions, from COPD to cancer. And because every person has their own unique experience, our approach starts with listening. We learn what a good day looks like, what to watch for on harder days, and what helps you feel safe at home. Then we create a personalized care plan and match you with an experienced Care Pro who understands the challenges you face.
A care plan shaped around your routines, habits, and goals.
Heart disease. Arthritis. Kidney disease. Whatever chronic condition you’re living with, care should be specific to you, your needs, and your routines.
Our local team will work with you to create a customized care plan that supports daily life at home and can adjust over time as needs change.
Specialized Home Care services include:
- Activities of Daily Living
- Toileting
- Cognitive Engagement
- Bathing and Grooming
- Meal Preparation
- Transportation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Medication Reminders
Chronic condition resources
Living with a chronic condition often means adjusting as needs change. Explore these articles and conversations for practical guidance, encouragement, and support you can share with your family.
Specialized Care FAQs
Yes. Care Pros can help prepare diabetes-friendly meals and support dietary recommendations from healthcare providers. They can even help with the shopping at your favorite local grocery stores.
No. Care Pros are not permitted to administer insulin, but they can support clients as they self-administer and help maintain consistent routines. Care Pros work alongside medical professionals and your family to support a safe and comfortable life in your own home.
Not at all. We know diabetes can affect people in different ways. And even mild symptoms can cause some fairly big inconveniences in everyday life. We design a care plan around your needs, whether that’s 24-hour care or just a few visits a week from a local Care Pro.
Before we match you with a Care Pro, we first want to understand your needs, goals, and even your interests. Once that’s done, we’ll identify a Care Pro with experience that best aligns to your care plan and support needs. We’ll also work to find a match who shares your interests and will be a good personality fit. If your Care Pro match isn’t quite right for you, we’ll work with you until we find someone who is.
The cost of in-home Diabetes Support depends on several factors, including the level of support required and how often care is needed. Whether it’s a few check-ins a week, 24/7 monitoring, or more advanced needs, your local Home Instead team will develop a personalized diabetes care plan with transparent pricing—so there are no surprises. Visit our Cost of Care page for more details or schedule a free consultation to get a customized quote based on your needs.