diff --git a/homeassistant/config_entries.py b/homeassistant/config_entries.py
index 77f7ec982405..a6e92d6576d4 100644
--- a/homeassistant/config_entries.py
+++ b/homeassistant/config_entries.py
@@ -1054,14 +1054,13 @@ class ConfigEntry:
     ) -> asyncio.Task[_R]:
         """Create a periodic task tied to the config entry lifecycle.
 
-        This type of task is for background tasks that usually run for
-        the lifetime of Home Assistant or an integration's setup.
+        This type of task is typically used for polling.
 
-        This is a background task which is different from a normal task:
+        This is a periodic task which is different from a normal task:
 
           - Will not block startup
           - Will be automatically cancelled on shutdown
-          - Calls to async_block_till_done will not wait for completion
+          - Calls to async_block_till_done will wait for completion by default
 
         This method must be run in the event loop.
         """
diff --git a/homeassistant/core.py b/homeassistant/core.py
index 14b8c7f2f3a5..df42c1951e18 100644
--- a/homeassistant/core.py
+++ b/homeassistant/core.py
@@ -703,8 +703,7 @@ class HomeAssistant:
     ) -> asyncio.Task[_R]:
         """Create a task from within the event loop.
 
-        This type of tasks is for periodic updates such as polling
-        entities.
+        This type of task is typically used for polling.
 
         This is a periodic task which is different from a normal task: