While it may be difficult to admit, after the age of 65, the majority of us will require some form of care help. You may be accustomed to doing everything yourself, splitting responsibilities with your spouse, or enlisting the support of family members for basic household tasks.

However, as you age and your circumstances change, going around and caring for yourself might become increasingly challenging. If you don't want to move to a retirement community, assisted living facility, or nursing home, home care services may be able to help you stay in your own home for longer.

Once you’ve figured out your needs, it’s time to evaluate which home care services are right for you and where to find the best home health care service providers. Of course, it can be difficult to entrust your home or personal care to others, especially people you don’t know. Whether you engage a home care service provider directly or work through an agency, you can allay your fears by conducting some basic research.