India's elderly population is growing rapidly — projected to reach 340 million by 2050. Yet our eldercare infrastructure remains woefully inadequate. The reality for millions of Indian families: aging parents who need daily support, adult children who live in different cities, and very few organized options in between. A professional home caregiver fills this critical gap.
When Does a Parent Need Professional Care?
- Difficulty with daily activities (bathing, dressing, toileting, eating)
- Forgetting medications or taking wrong doses
- Frequent falls or mobility issues
- Post-surgery or post-hospitalization recovery
- Loneliness and depression (caregiver provides companionship)
- Chronic conditions: diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, dementia
What a Home Caregiver Does
| Category | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Daily Living | Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, feeding |
| Medical | Medication reminders, BP/sugar monitoring, physiotherapy exercises |
| Mobility | Walking support, wheelchair assistance, fall prevention |
| Companionship | Conversation, reading, TV, games, accompany to temple/park |
| Household | Meal preparation (diet-specific), light cleaning, laundry |
Cost of Elderly Care at Home
Full-time caregiver: ₹18,000-₹30,000/month. Live-in caregiver: ₹22,000-₹40,000/month. Trained nurse with medical skills: ₹30,000-₹50,000/month. While not cheap, this is 40-60% less than most old age homes of comparable quality.
Professional Elderly Care at Home
Trained, verified caregivers who treat your parents like family. Starting ₹18,000/month.
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