🧓🏼👴🏼 Non-Medical Elder Assistance
✅ What Is Non-Medical Elder Assistance?
Non-medical elder assistance refers to support services provided to senior citizens that do not involve clinical or nursing care, but instead focus on:
- Daily living activities
- Household chores
- Mobility support
- Companionship
- Personal care
It is ideal for elders who do not need a nurse, but require help due to age-related weakness, memory decline, or if they live alone.
💡 Services Included in Non-Medical Elder Support:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| 👣 Mobility Support | Help walking, using cane/walker, getting up from bed |
| 🛁 Personal Hygiene | Bathing, brushing, grooming, changing clothes |
| 🍱 Mealtime Assistance | Cooking support, feeding help, dietary reminders |
| 💬 Emotional Support | Listening, talking, mental engagement, games |
| 💊 Medication Reminders | Time tracking (no injections or prescriptions) |
| 🧹 Light Housekeeping | Cleaning, laundry, organizing belongings |
| 📞 Emergency Alert Help | Calling doctor/family in case of issue |
| 🧘 Routine Supervision | Ensuring safety, watching over elders who forget things |
🧑🤝🧑 Who Provides This Service?
- Trained elder companions (non-medical caregivers)
- Home attendants (day/night/live-in)
- NGOs and private elder care agencies
- Often male or female staff based on family preference
🕐 Service Durations:
| Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hourly Care | 2–4 hours/day |
| Day Shift | 8–12 hours |
| Night Shift | 8–10 hours |
| 24×7 Live-in Attendant | Full-time with stay-in |
📍 Availability in Tamil Nadu:
Widely available in both cities and towns:
- Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy
- Salem, Erode, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur
- Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Thoothukudi
- Through NGOs, private agencies, and local elder care workers
🏢 Popular Non-Medical Elder Care Providers:
| Agency Name | Location | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Athulya Homecare | Chennai | Non-medical companion, dementia care |
| Portea Medical | Chennai, Coimbatore | Daily living assistance |
| Sri Hari Manpower Services | Virudhunagar | Day/night elder helpers |
| Sky Nursing Care | Madurai | Household help + companionship |
| Jevan Foundation | Theni | Personal care, mental support |
| Dignity Foundation | Chennai | Social, meal & home aid for elders |
💰 Estimated Cost (Monthly):
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Daytime Attendant (8–10 hrs) | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 |
| 24×7 Live-in Caregiver | ₹20,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Hourly Basis | ₹250 – ₹400/hour |
| Night Shift Only | ₹10,000 – ₹14,000 |
Note: Rates depend on city, caregiver skill, and hours needed.
📞 How to Book a Non-Medical Elder Helper:
- Choose an agency or independent worker near you
- Share elder’s age, health status, daily needs
- Select shift timing and duration (daily, full-time, etc.)
- Staff will arrive with ID proof and basic training
- Agree on terms – monthly payment, rest hours, meal needs
📋 Requirements:
- Elder’s basic health info (e.g., dementia, arthritis)
- Daily routine and food preference
- Home access and sleeping space (for live-in)
- Emergency contact numbers