My mother is mostly independent but lonely, and she shouldn't carry groceries anymore. We'd like someone to come a few hours a week for company, errands and light help. Is that something agencies do, and how does it work?
ProLife best answer
Yes, many home care agencies will send an aide for a few hours a week for companionship, errands and light help, usually paid privately with a minimum number of hours per visit.
A typical visit might include a walk or trip to the grocery store, carrying bags, light housekeeping, preparing a meal, and simply sitting down to talk, play cards or look through photos. For a lonely parent, a familiar face on a regular schedule often matters as much as the tasks.
How it usually works:
Ask any agency about the minimum hours per visit, whether the same aide will come each time, and who to call if the aide is sick.
Watch for signs that she needs more than company: missed meals, unpaid bills, falls or confusion. Those are worth discussing with her doctor and adjusting the plan.
ProLife Home Care offers private-pay visits from $32/hour with a 4-hour minimum per visit; details are at https://prolifehc.com/private-home-care/ or (718) 232-2777.
Anna Klyauzova, RN, MSN, MPA · Director of Patient Services, ProLife Home Care
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