Getting In-Home Help: Three Options
By Maria M. Meyer and Paula Derr, with Mary Gilmartin, Contributing writers
Getting help with caregiving in the home involves the following options:
- Using a home health care agency (typical fee range: $50 to $150 per visit through a private agency)
- Hiring someone privately (typical fee range: $12 to $15 per hour; the cost of assistance is based on the category of professional or his or her experience)
- Performing all caregiving duties with the assistance of family and friends.
