Keeping up with the basics around the home can be difficult for a sick or elderly person who is confined to bed or has limited mobility. Our home health aides typically assist with light housekeeping chores such as washing and drying dishes and doing the laundry for clients, particularly if the washer and dryer are located in the basement or another area that the client can’t access. Elderly persons who may have vision and balance issues will need an aide’s help with everyday kinds of tasks, as they generally are not able to navigate stairs or maneuver well on their own.