Home Instead provides non-medical end-of-life support. Depending on the customized care plan, a Care Pro may assist with personal care, meals, mobility, companionship, laundry, and household routines.

That practical help can also give spouses and adult children more time to be present with their loved one instead of managing every caregiving task themselves. When hospice is involved, Home Instead supplements rather than replaces hospice’s clinical services.

No. Hospice provides specialized clinical care for eligible people near the end of life. Home Instead provides non-medical home care.

Families may use both services at the same time. Hospice remains responsible for its clinical role, while a Care Pro can provide appropriate personal care, companionship, meals, mobility assistance, and household support between hospice visits.

Yes. Home Instead can provide non-medical home care alongside hospice when both services are appropriate.

This can help when a family needs more day-to-day support than periodic hospice visits provide. The customized care plan defines what Care Pros will do while keeping clinical responsibilities with hospice.

The care plan can take into account the person’s existing day-to-day needs as they approach the end of life. Home Instead Houston has experience supporting people living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease, as well as other complex needs.

Care Pros remain within the non-medical home care role, while hospice and other healthcare professionals manage clinical needs.

Care needs can change quickly, so families can discuss adjusting the schedule when additional support becomes necessary and staffing is available.

That may mean longer or more frequent visits, overnight assistance, or continuous support when appropriate. The care plan should reflect what the person and family need now rather than remaining tied to a schedule created earlier in the care journey.