Addressing the Full Spectrum of Needs

To help you find the right support for your elderly loved one, it is essential to assess their full spectrum of needs. You can then decide whether medical care, companion care, or a combination of both is necessary, and how often care is required: from a few afternoons a week to 24/7 seamless wraparound care from a coordinated team.

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Medical needs

Medical eldercare providers can assist with a broad range of medical needs. These include:

Physical needs

Depending on the intensity and complexity of your elderly loved one’s physical needs, this area of care may be covered by either a medical eldercare giver, or a companion carer. It includes:

Safety needs

Companion caregivers will be able to manage the physical and emotional safety needs of your elderly loved one. These include:

Additional needs

Companion caregivers often take on duties in the home to ease the burden on your elderly loved one and to ensure the home runs smoothly. This includes:

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Let's Start Here

Introduction to In-Home Eldercare

Understanding the landscape of in-home eldercare is a helpful first step for any family beginning this journey. Here, we look at what modern eldercare looks like today, the growing desire to age in place, and the demographic shifts that are making professional in-home support more relevant than ever.

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Starting the Conversation

Helping a Parent Accept Support

For many families, arranging care for an elderly loved one is not just a logistical challenge, it's an emotional one. Even when the need for support is clear, the person receiving it may not feel the same way. This section looks at why resistance is so common and how to approach the conversation with sensitivity.

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The BAHS Approach to Eldercare

Finding Trusted In-Home Eldercare: Why BAHS Makes the Difference

Eldercare is one of the most personal hires a family will ever make. It requires trust, discretion, and a deep understanding of what your loved one truly needs. This section introduces BAHS, our approach to eldercare placement, and why partnering with a trusted domestic staffing agency can make all the difference for your family.

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Choosing the Right Care Setting

Private In-Home Care vs. Facility-Based Care

Not all eldercare looks the same, and the right setting for your loved one will depend on a range of factors that are unique to your family. Here, we walk through the different care options available, how they compare, and how to know when private home care is the right fit.

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From Companionship to Full Medical Care

Types of In-Home Eldercare

If searching for a caregiver for a family member, the first step is talking to your loved one and, if applicable, to their health team, to make sure you have a full picture of how much support they will need. In this section, we outline the different types of in-home elderly care to help you better understand which level of support may be most appropriate for your family’s needs.