Senior Care
Companion care, personal care assistance, aging-in-place support, respite care, and dementia companionship for older adults.
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Overview
Companion care, personal care assistance, aging-in-place support, respite care, and dementia companionship for older adults.
Scope note: Non-medical companion care and personal care assistance. Does not include nursing care, medication management beyond what a trained non-medical aide may lawfully assist with, or medical diagnosis.
What Is and Isn't Included
In Scope
- Companionship and social engagement
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs): dressing, grooming, bathing — with training
- Meal preparation and nutrition support
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Transportation to appointments with consent
- Medication reminders (not administration of clinical medications)
Out of Scope
- Skilled nursing care requiring a licensed nurse
- Wound care, IV medications, or injections
- Clinical assessment or diagnosis
- Making medical decisions without family/authorized representative involvement
- Physical restraint
Questions to Ask Before Hiring
- 1. What experience do you have with this type of care?
- 2. Can you provide references from previous families or employers?
- 3. What training or certifications do you hold?
- 4. How do you handle emergencies?
- 5. What is your availability and backup plan if you cannot make a shift?
- 6. Are you comfortable with our specific needs and household routines?
- 7. What is your cancellation and notice policy?
- 8. Are you currently background-screened? Through which service?
Family Safety Checklist
- Meet the caregiver in person or via video call before any in-home visit.
- Check all verification statuses and contact issuers directly to confirm.
- Call all listed references before making any commitment.
- Create a written care agreement covering scope, schedule, pay, and cancellation terms.
- Prepare a written emergency plan: emergency contacts, allergies, doctor, nearest hospital.
- Introduce your caregiver to your home layout, emergency exits, and fire extinguisher.
- Set clear communication expectations (check-ins, updates, concerns).
- Do not share financial account information with a caregiver.
- Trust your instincts — if something feels wrong, do not proceed.
- Know how to report concerns: use the report button on any profile or contact us at /report/.
Understanding Costs
Rates for senior care vary significantly by location, experience level, schedule, and specific care needs. Rather than publishing estimates that may not reflect your area, we recommend requesting quotes from multiple providers. Compare rates, scope, and references before committing.
Read our Senior Care cost guide →Background and Credential Considerations
Verification statuses shown on provider profiles indicate what documentation has been submitted and reviewed. No verification status constitutes a guarantee of safety. Always verify credentials, licenses, and background checks directly with the issuing authority before booking.
Learn about our verification system →Frequently Asked Questions
Companion care includes social interaction, errands, and light household help. Personal care adds hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming. Personal care aides may need additional training or certification depending on your state.
Non-medical aides can typically assist with self-administered medications (reminding, organizing) but cannot administer medications that require clinical judgment. Verify your state's rules.
Respite care gives family caregivers a break by having a trained substitute caregiver step in temporarily.
If your loved one needs skilled nursing, wound care, IV medications, or clinical assessment, contact their physician or a licensed home health agency.
Look for specific dementia care training, patience, clear communication skills, and experience with behavioral changes. Ask for references from families with similar care needs.
Caregivers can assist with mobility, remove fall hazards, and help with exercises recommended by a physical therapist. Medical assessment of fall risk should come from a qualified clinician.
Yes. Overnight and live-in care arrangements exist. Clarify schedule, sleeping arrangements, and scope of duties in a written agreement.
Schedule, tasks, compensation, backup plan, emergency contacts, medication handling policy, and notice/cancellation terms.
Designate a primary contact, use a shared log or communication app, and schedule regular check-ins with the caregiver.
Senior care costs depend on location, hours, type of care, and experience. Request quotes from multiple caregivers and compare.