Hourly or Live-In Services?
Hourly services are best for those situations where just a few services are needed, or at certain times during the day. When getting going in the morning, for instance, or getting ready for bed in the evening. Maybe it’s around mealtime and someone is needed for companionship or driving to a local get-together with a friend. Or maybe they need certain errands or doctors’ appointments set up for a certain time of the week. Hourly caregiving can be set up for one day a week, up to seven days, but the most important consideration is consistency, both for their peace of mind/stability and to increase the chances they’ll have the same caregiver every time. Almost all agencies have a four-hour minimum with two- and three-hour shifts available at a higher rate. Live-in personal assistants are also available to stay at the home of the client, helping with typical activities of daily living (ADLs), such as safety monitoring, bathing/grooming/dressing/toileting assistance, meal preparation, hous
