Provision of Professional Care: In general, many times, the elderly need assistance with their medical and personal care needs, including being reminded of taking medication, special feeding techniques and specific diet programs. Family caregivers who lack the training necessary to provide elderly assistance effectively and in a safe manner, may not have the skills needed to properly take care of an elderly family member. On the other hand, a professional home care aide is likely to have the necessary training in order to provide professional personal medical care services the elderly requires. Home care aides provide the professional care the senior citizen needs, thereby offering the loved ones peace of mind in order to spend more time focusing on other important tasks such as, caring for the children, knowing their relatives are well cared for and are in safe hands. They help the elderly become much more independent.