👵🏼 Senior Lifestyle Assistance – ABOUT
✅ What Is It?
Senior lifestyle assistance refers to a non-medical support service that helps elderly people with their daily routines, personal needs, and social engagement, allowing them to:
- Stay in their own home comfortably
- Maintain dignity and independence
- Receive help without needing to shift to an old-age home or hospital
This support is often offered by trained caregivers, companions, or lifestyle aides, either part-time or full-time.
🛠️ What Services Are Included?
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| 🛏️ Daily Living Support | Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting help |
| 🍽️ Meal Assistance | Cooking, serving, feeding help, dietary planning |
| 🧹 Home Help | Cleaning, laundry, shopping, organizing |
| 🧘 Mobility Support | Walking assistance, fall prevention, going outdoors |
| 💊 Medication Reminders | Tracking pill times (no injection or medical treatment) |
| 📖 Mental Engagement | Reading, games, prayers, discussions |
| 🎥 Recreation & Tech Use | Watching movies, helping use phone/TV/WhatsApp |
| 🚕 Outing Support | Going to temples, parks, clinics, family visits |
👨⚕️ Who Provides Senior Lifestyle Assistance?
- Trained elder companions
- Home attendants (male or female)
- Part-time or full-time personal lifestyle assistants
- Agencies or individual caregivers (background-verified)
📍 Where Is This Available in Tamil Nadu?
Senior lifestyle assistance services are available in:
- Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
- Trichy, Erode, Salem, Tirunelveli
- Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Thanjavur, and other towns
🏢 Popular Providers in Tamil Nadu:
| Service Provider | Locations | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Athulya Homecare | Chennai, Trichy | Elder lifestyle & memory care |
| Portea Home Services | Chennai, Coimbatore | Daily support & health checks |
| Sri Hari Manpower Services | Virudhunagar | Male/female elder lifestyle aides |
| Jevan Foundation | Theni | Personalized elder support plans |
| Sky Home Nursing | Madurai | Non-medical lifestyle assistants |
| Dignity Foundation | Chennai | Social activities + home help |
💰 Pricing Guide (Approximate):
| Service Duration | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| 6–8 Hours/Day (Part-time) | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 |
| 12 Hours/Day (Full-time) | ₹14,000 – ₹18,000 |
| 24×7 Live-in Caregiver | ₹20,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Hourly Basis | ₹300 – ₹500/hour |
Rates vary by city, service scope, and skill level.
📋 What You’ll Need to Arrange:
- Elder’s routine, food habits, preferences
- Mobility status and special needs (e.g., dementia)
- Shift preference – part-time, night, or live-in
- Emergency contacts
📞 How to Book the Service:
- Choose a local agency or caregiver platform
- Share basic info about your elder’s lifestyle and needs
- Select a shift schedule
- The assistant is assigned after verification and ID submission
- Pay weekly or monthly depending on your plan
✅ Benefits of Lifestyle Assistance for Seniors:
- Improved comfort and quality of life
- Reduced loneliness and mental stress
- Better hygiene, nutrition, and medication consistency
- Family peace of mind