👵🏼🧓🏼 In-Home Elder Companion Services
✅ What Is It?
In-home elder companion services provide non-medical care, emotional support, and daily living assistance to senior citizens in their own homes. Companions are trained or semi-trained staff who help elders feel safe, engaged, and less lonely, especially when family members are away or busy.
These services are different from nurses — they do not provide clinical care, but rather assist with:
- Daily routine
- Mobility
- Emotional well-being
- Household tasks
💼 Key Responsibilities of an Elder Companion:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 🧍 Social Companionship | Talking, reading, storytelling, watching TV together |
| 🍱 Meal Support | Help with cooking, feeding, hydration reminders |
| 🚶♂️ Mobility Assistance | Walking help, wheelchair support, preventing falls |
| 🛏️ Daily Living Help | Dressing, grooming, hygiene reminders |
| 💊 Medication Reminders | Ensuring timely intake (no injection or medical procedures) |
| 🧹 Light Household Tasks | Tidying, laundry, organizing personal items |
| 🧘 Mental Engagement | Playing games, gentle exercises, prayers, music |
| 🆘 Emergency Alerting | Calling family or doctor in case of distress |
🏠 Service Models Available:
| Shift Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Day Shift | 8–12 hours |
| Night Shift | 8–10 hours |
| Full-time (Live-in) | 24×7 with stay |
| Hourly/Short-Term | 2–4 hours/day (for flexible needs) |
📍 Where Are These Services Available in Tamil Nadu?
Available in both urban and semi-urban areas:
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Trichy
- Salem
- Erode
- Tirunelveli
- Virudhunagar
- Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, and more
🏢 Popular Companion Care Agencies in Tamil Nadu:
| Agency Name | Location | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Athulya Homecare | Chennai, Trichy | Companion and dementia care |
| Sri Hari Manpower | Virudhunagar | Male/female elder companions |
| Portea Medical | Chennai, Coimbatore | Short/long-term elderly care |
| Sky Home Nursing Services | Madurai | Elder sitter and mobility support |
| Arogyam Home Care | Tirunelveli | Companion + light assistance |
| Jevan Foundation | Theni | In-home senior support and lifestyle care |
💰 Typical Pricing (Monthly):
| Type of Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| 8–10 hr Day Companion | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month |
| 12 hr Day/Night Companion | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month |
| 24×7 Live-in Companion | ₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month |
| Hourly Service | ₹250 – ₹400/hour |
Pricing depends on location, experience, and shift duration.
📝 Requirements to Book a Companion:
- Elder’s age and health condition
- Home location and shift timing
- Any specific needs: dementia, wheelchair, speech therapy, etc.
- Food and rest space if it’s a live-in staff
📞 How to Get Started:
- Contact a local elder-care or home service agency
- Share your elder’s needs and home address
- Choose between day shift, night, or 24×7 live-in support
- Receive a trained, verified caregiver with ID proof
- Pay weekly/monthly based on your plan