Home Care vs. Home Health: What Families in Fort Worth & Dallas Should Know

When it comes to supporting an aging loved one at home, families in Fort Worth and Dallas often hear two terms that sound alike but mean very different things: home care and home health. Understanding the difference is key to choosing the right kind of help for your family.

What Is Home Care?

Home care is non-medical support provided in the comfort of someone’s home. At Overture Home Care, our caregivers assist with the daily activities that help seniors live safely and independently. This includes:

• Personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)

• Meal preparation

• Light housekeeping and laundry

• Transportation to appointments

• Medication reminders

• Companionship and engagement

• Specialized dementia care

Home care is flexible and can be arranged for just a few hours a week or around-the-clock support. The schedule is chosen by you. It’s designed to improve quality of life and give peace of mind to families.

What Is Home Health?

Home health is medical care at home and must be prescribed by a physician. It is covered by Medicare or insurance and delivered by licensed medical professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech therapists. Services may include:

• Skilled nursing (injections, infusions, catheterization, wound care)

• Physical, occupational, or speech therapy

• Post-surgical or post-hospital recovery care

Home health is typically short-term and focused on recovery or rehabilitation.

How They Work Together

Many families in Fort Worth-Dallas benefit from both home care and home health. For example, after a hospital stay, a senior may receive home health for wound care or physical therapy, while an Overture caregiver provides meals, housekeeping, companionship, and transportation. Together, these services support both recovery and daily living.

Choosing the Right Care in Fort Worth & Dallas

If your loved one needs medical treatment at home, talk to their doctor about home health. If they need help with daily living, safety, or companionship, home care is the right fit.

At Overture Home Care, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care that supports both seniors and their families. With offices in Fort Worth and Dallas, we’re proud to serve families across the Metroplex with dignity, discretion, and patience.

Learn more about how Overture Home Care can support your family by calling our Fort Worth Office (817) 887-9401 or Dallas Office (214) 887-9401 office today.