In 2021, an estimated 36 billion hours of unpaid caregiving was provided to adults who needed support with daily activities; this unpaid care was provided by 38 million individuals consisting of family members and “inner circle” caregivers (Source: AARP). Nearly half of these caregivers reported experiencing an adverse economic impact from caregiving and a majority reported an impact on their work (Source: Caregiving.org). For these and many other reasons, individuals and families may consider finding paid help to assist in the home.
Knowing when it is time to add in-home help, knowing what kind of help you need, finding that help, introducing them to the care environment, and successfully providing care as a team is a complex process. CaringInfo is here to help you navigate all the steps that come with in-home care.
In this section, you will learn about:
Considering In-Home Care
In-home care support can bring relief for caregivers financially, physically, and emotionally. Recognizing when in-home care is needed does not come easy, though. And once the decision is made, preparing yourself and your home comes with more choices. We’re here to help you navigate the beginning of the process.
Finding the Right In-Home Care Option
More than 4.8 million in-home carers — including personal care aides, home health aides, and nursing assistants — support patients with a variety of services (Source: Phinational). We’re here to help you find the right combination of services to meet your specific needs.
Learn about:
- What are the differences between types of in-home caregivers and care services?
- How can family and friends help with in-home care?
- What are the differences between the different formal in-home care services?
- How can I find the home health care help I need?
- Can someone help me find formal in-home carers?
Paying for Home Health Care
Paying for in-home caregiving support can very daunting. Medicare, Medicaid, insurance policies, and paying for it yourself are all options that are available to you and we talk through your options and nuances to consider.
