Live-in Caregivers

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

What do live-in caregivers do?

• · 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

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

• · 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.

The Cost Savings

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. 

Did you know that in Connecticut a private room in a skilled nursing home averagely costs $155,125 a year, but YOUR FAMILY Home Care can provide you with a private aide in your own home for less than half of this cost. 

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.  YOUR FAMILY Home Care can save you $35,000 minimally a year.