What's the difference between live-in care and overnight home care?
Live-in care means a caregiver resides in the home through multi-day stretches, sleeping there and available if needs arise, which suits seniors who need presence around the clock but not constant hands-on attention. Overnight care means an awake caregiver actively working through the night, which suits wandering risk, frequent bathroom needs, or post-surgical monitoring.
The right choice depends on what actually happens at 2 a.m. in your parent's house. Our nurse assesses the overnight picture honestly and recommends the arrangement that matches it, not the more expensive one.