Live-in Caregivers

 

One aide will come to your home to live with you and help with any housekeeping or hands on care needs.

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What do live-in caregivers do?

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• Live-in clients home providing 24 hour presence

• Provide companionship, emotional support, mental stimulation, and friendship

• Supervise and maintain safety for a client with memory impairment

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living (showering, toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating)

• Assist with meal planning and preparation

• Assist with light home maintenance (laundry, vacuuming, linen changes, bathroom/kitchen cleaning)

• Provide medication reminders

• Perfect solution for dementia or Alzheimer’s

• Contact family or skilled nursing services when client is sick or has any other change in condition

• Become part of your family as they spend quality time with and support the needs of client and family

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What are the basic requirements to have a live-in caregiver in your home?

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• Caregiver must have access to their own private bedroom with the home.

• Room and board is part of the low daily live in rate.

• Clients’ needs cannot exceed 16 hours per day to allow caregiver ample down time/rest.

• If a person needs more help at night we recommend an hourly caregiver in addition to the live-in.

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The Cost Savings

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Live-in Care is a great option for family members who need over 8 hours of care a day, or for families considering the nursing home or assisted living route.  Financially, Live-in Care, is much more affordable than alternative care options. 

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Did you know that in Connecticut a private room in a skilled nursing home averagely costs $104,400 a year, but Everytime Home Care can provide you with a private aide in your own home for less. 

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Assisted living centers boast as being an inexpensive option for patient’s however for family members that require hands on assistance the total costs for care can exceed $112,000 a year. Everytime Home Care can potentially save you $35,000 minimally a year.