🧓🏠 WHAT – Elder Care Services at Home
Elder care services at home are professional caregiving and health support services provided to senior citizens in their own homes, especially those who are bedridden, recovering from illness, or need daily assistance due to age-related health conditions. These services are offered by trained caregivers, nurses, physiotherapists, and doctors.
🌟 FEATURES
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 👩⚕️ Nursing Care at Home | Trained nurses handle medication, dressing, and vital checks |
| 🧑🦯 Daily Assistance Support | Help with bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility |
| 💊 Medication Management | Timely reminders and dosage handling |
| 🩺 Health Monitoring | Regular tracking of BP, sugar, temperature, oxygen levels |
| 🧘 Emotional & Mental Support | Companionship, conversation, basic memory activities |
| 🛏️ Post-Hospital Care | Especially after surgeries, strokes, or major illnesses |
| 🕒 Flexible Hours | 8-hour, 12-hour, 24×7, or live-in caregivers available |
🎯 OBJECTIVES
- To help elderly people live independently and comfortably at home
- To avoid frequent hospital visits or long-term admissions
- To provide skilled care for chronic and age-related conditions
- To support family members in managing elder care needs
- To improve quality of life and dignity for senior citizens
🌐 NATURE
- 🧑⚕️ Clinical Care: Administered by registered nurses for medical cases
- 🧑🦳 Non-Clinical Support: Home attendants for daily activities and companionship
- 🏥 Doctor & Physio Visits: Home consultations for geriatric care, rehab, pain therapy
- 🕰️ Flexible Engagement: Short-term recovery care or long-term elder support
- 📍 Location-Based: Available in most cities/towns across Tamil Nadu
✅ ADVANTAGES
| Advantage | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 🏠 Comfort of Home | Seniors stay in familiar surroundings |
| 💰 Cost-Effective | Lower cost compared to long hospital stays |
| 🧑⚕️ Personalized Care | One-to-one attention and custom care plans |
| 🧾 Routine Monitoring | Regular updates to families, including vitals and health status |
| 🧑🦯 Respect & Dignity for Seniors | Private, respectful assistance for personal care |
| 📞 Emergency Support | Some services offer 24/7 helplines and ambulance support |
📋 DESCRIPTION
Elder care at home in Tamil Nadu includes a wide range of services tailored to support senior citizens, especially those who:
- Are bedridden or mobility-restricted
- Have conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, arthritis
- Are recovering from surgery or hospitalization
- Live alone or have limited family support
- 👩⚕️ Home nurses for medical support
- 🧑🦯 Attendants for personal care
- 🩺 Doctor and physiotherapist home visits
- 💬 Companionship services
- 🛏️ Palliative and end-of-life care