👴 Elder Care Services at Home
✅ What Is Elder Care at Home?
Elder care services at home refer to medical and non-medical support provided to elderly people by trained caregivers, nurses, or companions in their own homes. This allows aging family members to:
- Stay independent and safe
- Receive daily support and medical attention
- Avoid frequent hospital visits or institutional care
🏠 Types of Elder Care Services Offered:
| Service Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Home Nurse (Medical) | Medication, wound care, vitals monitoring, catheter care |
| Home Attendant (Non-Medical) | Bathing, feeding, dressing, walking assistance |
| Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care | Emotional support, memory care routines |
| Palliative Care | Comfort care for terminally ill or bedridden elders |
| Post-Hospital Recovery | Support after surgery or illness |
| Physiotherapy at Home | Stroke recovery, mobility exercises |
| Companionship Care | Emotional engagement, reading, talking, games |
🧑⚕️ Who Provides the Services?
- Certified nurses (ANM/GNM/B.Sc Nursing)
- Trained care assistants (male/female)
- Live-in or shift-based elder companions
- Agencies also offer doctors on call and medical equipment rentals
📍 Availability in Tamil Nadu:
Elder care at home is available in:
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Salem
- Trichy
- Tirunelveli
- Virudhunagar
- Erode, Thoothukudi, Dindigul and other towns
🏢 Popular Elder Care Service Providers in Tamil Nadu:
| Agency Name | Location | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Portea Medical | Chennai, Coimbatore | Nurse, physio, doctor visit |
| Athulya Homecare | Chennai, Trichy | Dementia, long-term care |
| Sri Hari Manpower | Virudhunagar | Elder maid, home nurse |
| Nightingales Home Health | Chennai | ICU-trained staff, physiotherapy |
| Sky Home Nursing Services | Madurai | Male/female elder attendants |
| Vikram Homecare | Salem | Home nurse, companion |
💰 Typical Monthly Cost:
| Service Type | Price (Approx) |
|---|---|
| 12-hour Elder Caregiver | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month |
| 24-hour Live-in Caregiver | ₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month |
| Visiting Nurse (1–2 hrs/day) | ₹500 – ₹1,000/day |
| Physiotherapy at Home | ₹600 – ₹1,000/session |
| Companion Only (No medical care) | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month |
Rates may vary by location, skill level, and shift duration.
📞 How to Book Elder Care at Home:
- Contact a local agency or healthcare provider
- Share the elder’s age, health status, and care needs
- Choose service duration – day shift, night, or 24×7
- Agency assigns a verified caregiver with ID proof
- Payment is usually monthly or weekly, sometimes with a deposit
📋 What You Need:
- Elder’s health report or summary
- Your contact address and emergency number
- Details about routine: meals, medicine, habits
- Any existing medical devices (e.g., walker, oxygen)