Personal Care Services (PCS) are non-medical services designed to assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) to help them maintain independence and improve their quality of life. In Michigan, PCS is a critical component of homecare services, particularly for individuals with disabilities, seniors, orthose recovering from illness or injury. These services are often funded through programs like Michigan Medicaid, waiver programs, or private pay arrangements.
Examples of ADLs are:
- Bathing/Personal hygiene
- Toileting/Incontinence care
- Dressing/Grooming
- Eating/Feeding assistance
- Mobility and Transferring (e.g., moving from a bed to a wheelchair)
Examples of IADLs are:
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Shopping and errands
- Medication reminders
- Transportation to medical appointments (if provided)