Often provided by private businesses, public agencies, civic groups, and non-profit organizations. Family or volunteer caregivers
provide supportive services such as shopping, transportation, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
Advantages:
Provides social stimulation, mobility, nutritional, and other types of support, making these services attractive to
individuals requiring minimal assistance. Costs may be partially subsidized.
Limitations:
Availability of services, providers, and funding may be a barrier to access for services. These services are generally not
covered by insurance.
Cost:
Up to $2000.00 per month:
Adult day care; $30.00 per day.
Companion services, telephone reassurance, visitor services; $5.00 to $15.00 per hour.
Live-in homemakers; $100.00 to $400.00 per week plus room and board.
Homemaker/Personal Care services; $18.00 to $40.00 per hour.
