What is the definition of Attendant Care?

• A. A medical clinic service for emergencies.
• B. A service providing a qualified person to assist an individual in maintaining safe/sanitary living conditions and personal cleanliness.
• C. A transportation service to appointments.
• D. A dietitian-led nutrition program.

Answer: (B)

Attendant care is a service that provides a qualified person to help someone with everyday living tasks to keep them safe, sanitary, and independent. A trained attendant supports activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and basic homemaking or meal preparation, while also helping maintain a safe living environment to prevent accidents. This type of help is typically delivered in the person’s home or community setting to promote daily functioning and personal cleanliness.

It’s different from emergency medical clinic services, which handle urgent health crises; from transportation services to get to appointments; and from nutrition programs led by a dietitian, which focus on meal planning and dietary guidance.