What does 24-hour home care include?

Caregiver supporting an older adult during 24 hour home care at home

Personalized Around-the-Clock Support at Home

24-hour home care provides continuous, personalized support so an individual can remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home throughout the day and night. Care is arranged around the person’s routines, preferences, health needs, and family circumstances. Depending on the care plan, caregivers may provide support in scheduled shifts to ensure someone is available whenever help is needed.

24-hour care can include assistance with daily personal routines such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers, meal preparation, hydration reminders, and medication reminders or support within the caregiver’s role. Caregivers can also help with light housekeeping, laundry, errands, companionship, and maintaining a calm, familiar routine at home. Learn more about available Services, including Home Care and Personal Care.

Overnight assistance is often an important part of 24-hour home care. This may include help with nighttime toileting, repositioning, mobility, reassurance after waking, monitoring for changes in comfort or routine, and support for individuals living with dementia, frailty, or complex care needs. For families, continuous care can offer valuable relief and confidence that their loved one is not managing alone during the night.

Care plans can be adapted as needs change. Some people need short-term 24/7 support after a hospital stay, during recovery, or while family caregivers take a break. Others benefit from ongoing assistance to support aging in place, palliative needs, or a progressive condition. Where clinical care is required, Nursing Care may be coordinated as part of a broader in-home support plan.

At Infinity Healthcare, 24-hour home care is designed to support dignity, choice, and meaningful independence—not to take over a person’s life. Caregivers work closely with clients and families to create a reliable plan that fits the household’s needs and provides clear communication along the way. To discuss care options in Edmonton and surrounding communities, contact Infinity Healthcare to schedule a personalized in-home care consultation.

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