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People of all ages may need practical support because of a developmental disability, physical disability, brain injury, chronic condition or a temporary change in function.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"qc-cta w-button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#des_2020_talk_popup\">Talk to a Care Expert Today<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"qc-hero__image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/qualicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1307432596.jpg\" alt=\"In home support for people with disabilities in Austin\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- ===== WHAT ===== -->\n<section class=\"qc-what\" aria-labelledby=\"what-h2\">\n  <div class=\"qc-container\">\n    <div class=\"qc-container--narrow\" style=\"padding: 0; margin-bottom: 56px;\">\n  <p class=\"qc-body\">Qualicare Home Care Greater Austin provides nonmedical Personal Assistance Services built around the person\u2019s choices, routines, communication style and goals. We work with the person and family to identify where help increases independence rather than replacing it.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"qc-what__inner\" id=\"guide-what-inner\">\n      <div>\n        <h2 class=\"qc-h2\" id=\"what-h2\">Respect for the Person Comes First<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"qc-body\">The person receiving support should be included in planning to the greatest extent possible. We use respectful, age appropriate language and do not assume a diagnosis defines preference or ability. A successful match respects how the person communicates, what they enjoy and how they want assistance offered.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"qc-what__right\">\n        <div class=\"qc-focus-box qc-focus-box--sticky\" id=\"guide-focus-box\">\n          <p class=\"qc-focus-box__title\">Support May Include<\/p>\n          <ul class=\"qc-checklist\" role=\"list\">\n            <li><a href=\"\/greater-austin-tx\/home-care-services\/personal-care-services\/\">Personal care<\/a> and daily routines<\/li>\n            <li>Meals, shopping and household tasks<\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"\/greater-austin-tx\/home-care-services\/emotional-care\/\">Transportation and community participation<\/a><\/li>\n            <li>Companionship and interest based activities<\/li>\n            <li>Mobility and transfer support within the service plan<\/li>\n            <li>Permitted medication reminders<\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"\/greater-austin-tx\/home-care-services\/family-home-care\/\">Respite and backup<\/a> for family members<\/li>\n            <li>Communication with authorized family and service partners<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- ===== FAQ ===== -->\n<section class=\"qc-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-h2\">\n  <div class=\"qc-container\">\n    <div class=\"qc-section-head\">\n      <h2 class=\"qc-h2\" id=\"faq-h2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"qc-faq__list\">\n      <details class=\"qc-faq__item\">\n        <summary class=\"qc-faq__q\">Is this skilled nursing or therapy?<\/summary>\n        <p class=\"qc-faq__a\">No. Qualicare Home Care provides nonmedical personal assistance and companion support. Skilled services remain with the appropriate licensed providers. Learn more about our <a href=\"\/greater-austin-tx\/specialized-home-health-care\/\">specialized nonmedical support<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"qc-faq__item\">\n        <summary class=\"qc-faq__q\">Can support include community activities?<\/summary>\n        <p class=\"qc-faq__a\">Yes. 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