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Do Senior In-Home Care Providers Offer Check-In Services?
Date Updated: December 9, 2024
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Many senior in-home care providers offer check-in services. If your parent lives alone, consider arranging regular companion care visits. The companion care provider monitors your loved one's health status and safety, offers assistance as needed and informs family members of concerns.
Who Benefits From Senior Check-In Services?
Seniors who benefit from senior check-in services are those who want to age in place and have the ability to do most things independently. They need help with a few things around the house or want occasional company. Companion care providers do the following with the seniors in their care:
- Help run errands
- Play cards or other games
- Read out loud
- Prepare simple meals
- Assist with light housekeeping
- Take walks
This type of service also provides peace of mind for adult children who can't check in on their parents frequently because of distance, work or other obligations. Having someone visit regularly reduces loneliness and isolation for many seniors.
How Do Families Pay for Senior Check-In Services?
Families often pay for senior check-in services out of pocket. If your loved one has a long-term care insurance policy, it might cover companion care visits. Veterans also qualify for home care visits through the Veterans Administration, which includes companionship for seniors living alone and respite for family caregivers.
If your family member needs help with activities of daily living along with check-in services, look into Medicaid waiver programs in your state. Additionally, churches and social service organizations sometimes have volunteer companions who regularly check in on seniors in the community.