Aids for Elderly

Local directories and on-line services can help match you to home health agencies and personal assistance services that may be needed in order to take care of your loved one. Moving into a nursing home can be traumatic for anyone. Providing home-care to elderly can definitely help them manage life better, especially when suffering from diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's or from a disability that prevents them from leading a normal life. In-home care is available for seniors to continue living the life they are used to, with help from someone who is experienced, compassionate, and reliable.

Home-based care is an evolving concept, and thus, many services offered in this field are not adequately regulated. If you are looking for a home health service for the elderly in their home, you need to follow some tips as given below:

Contact Local Resources
You can get in touch with your local area elderly care agency offering home health care. To do so, first look in a local phone directory and look for services that are aimed at providing seniors a comfortable living experience. You can inquire about home care and seek help of a social worker, who can visit your place to identify the needs of the elderly person.

You may also inquire about service providers, who can manage various needs of elderly including transportation and home-delivered meals. Many local service agencies also offer help in managing the household chores at a modest cost.

Contact Privately Managed Home-care Services
If you do not qualify for government-run programs or require better help than provided by a local senior care agency, you can seek help of private home care service providers. You can find their contact details from your local phone directory under "home care services" or "personal care services."

Many companies offer home care aides and housekeeping aides to help people manage their personal tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. A private caregiver may charge anywhere from $10 to $20 per hour. However, if the elderly requires medical attention along with personal care, the family members must consider hiring a well trained and experienced nurse or registered health care professional.

Use References to Find Caregivers
Using your own personal references, you may want to hire an independent caregiver, possibly saving some money, but you may end up paying a huge amount in case something goes drastically wrong. You also assume the role of employer if there is an injury. If you hire a personal aide through a home health care service agency, service is guaranteed. A replacement aide is available if the regular aide is not able to visit you on a particular day. Therefore, you must consider these factors when choosing a caregiver.

A great resource for finding agencies is our Senior Service Matching Wizard. We sort through thousands of entries to find your exact matches.