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Q: What is PAS?
A: PAS stands for Personal Assistance Services which are defined as providing hands-on care to a client. The hands-on care that we provide our clients is generally to assist them with one or more of the 6 basic ADLs or Activities of Daily Living. The 6 basic ADLs are eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence. The reason that most seniors end up in a nursing home is due to needing assistance with ADLs.
Q: Can my caregiver help me cook and clean?
A: Yes, our caregivers provide homemaking services such as light housekeeping, laundry, menu planning and meal preparation.
Q: What is respite care?
A: Respite care is relief for a primary caregiver (usually a spouse or another family member) who provides constant care for an elderly or disabled loved one in the home. Respite care allows the family member to take some needed time off to avoid burnout and fatigue. Using a service like ADL Caring Companions allows the primary caregiver to take time for themselves while having the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved one is safe.
Q: Can my caregiver drive me around?
A: Yes, our caregivers can drive you to doctor’s appointments, to the grocery store, or on any other errand. We can take you in your own vehicle or in the caregiver’s vehicle for an additional mileage charge.
Q: If my caregiver is sick, will someone else come?
A: Yes, we have someone on-call 24 hours a day, to manage staffing issues. In almost every case we are able to send a qualified replacement caregiver if our clients need and want a replacement.
Q: What do you charge for a supervisory visit?
A: Nothing. Regularly scheduled or as needed visits from one of our administrative staff are at no additional charge to you.
Q: Is in-home care more expensive than assisted living and long-term care residences?
A: This depends on a lot of factors such as how many hours of in-home care is required and how expensive the facility is. In general, receiving in-home care for 8 hours a day, 7 days a week is comparable to the cost of high-end assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Keep in mind that in–home care provides one-on-one care.
Q: Does Medicare pay for your services?
A: Unfortunately Medicare does not pay for non-medical in-home care.
Q: Does long-term care insurance pay for your services?
A: Most long-term care insurance policies will pay for our services as long as the policyholder needs assistance with ADLs. Of course, every policy is different so it is best to check your individual policy or your agent to make sure it covers in-home care.