Both live-in care and 24 hour home care mean there is someone that will constantly monitor elders, making sure they have what they need, they eat right, exercise, take their medication and such. Caregivers usually help around the house, with the cleaning and shopping, taking care of pets, the garden, attend elders when they want to go for a walk, attend celebrations or go visiting someone.
Live-in care implies the caregiver moving into the house, having their own room and being there at all times. In this case, a separate room has to be prepared for the caregiver, to provide the person the needed privacy and rest during the night. On the other hand, 24 hour home care means there are usually two caregivers working in shifts, coming to the house on a regular basis, but not living there.
The options are less expensive than nursing homes and the level of attention is incomparable, being one-to-one and not one caregivers to many elders living at such an institution. Not to mention that people can enjoy comfort and daily activities without interruptions, having their habits and hobbies they can practice whenever they want.
Resource Box: Have you considered live-in care instead of a nursing home? There are many advantages to consider about 24 hour home care, especially peace of mind and increased comfort and stability.