Question 1

How much does home care for elderly people cost in Naples, FL?

Accepted Answer

High-quality elderly home care in Naples typically ranges from $30-$50 per hour. Costs vary depending on the level of care, hours needed, and specific services. Daily (4 hours) costs about $120–$200; weekly (20 hours) costs $600–$1000; monthly (80 hours) costs $2,400–$4,000. Full-time care (40 hours weekly) is $4,160–$5,120 monthly. 24/7 care ranges from $18,000–$22,000 monthly.

Question 2

What are four types of caregivers in Naples, FL?

Accepted Answer

Four primary caregiver types in Naples include: Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) who help with daily activities; Home Health Aides (HHAs) providing basic health services; Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) offering medical care under nurse supervision; and Companion Caregivers who provide emotional support and light household help.

Question 3

What are caregivers not allowed to do?

Accepted Answer

Caregivers are not allowed to perform licensed medical tasks like administering injections, adjusting medications, or diagnosing conditions. They cannot make legal or financial decisions without authorization, accept large gifts or borrow money from clients, form physical or sexual relationships, misuse client property, or bring unauthorized visitors.

Question 4

What is the difference between a caregiver and a care provider?

Accepted Answer

A caregiver provides nonmedical daily living assistance and emotional support one-on-one at home. A care provider is a broader term that includes caregivers and medical professionals, as well as organizations that manage care, oversee training, scheduling, and quality control.

Question 5

What’s the difference between home care and home health care?

Accepted Answer

Home care offers nonmedical support like meal prep, housekeeping, and personal hygiene assistance. Home health care delivers skilled medical services by licensed professionals, such as nursing, therapy, and medication management, usually short-term to help recovery.

Question 6

What are the advantages of 24-hour care?

Accepted Answer

24-hour care provides constant supervision and immediate help in emergencies, reducing fall risks and ensuring medication adherence. It supports seniors with dementia, preventing wandering and managing overnight behaviors, while giving family caregivers peace of mind.

Question 7

What is the most requested support service for the elderly?

Accepted Answer

The most requested service is assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, meal prep, and mobility. These services help seniors maintain dignity, independence, and safety.

Question 8

What types of services do we offer?

Accepted Answer

Assisting Hands Home Care Naples offers hourly, 24-hour, live-in, and overnight care; personal care with grooming and medication reminders; homemaking like meal prep and housekeeping; companionship and social engagement; memory care for dementia; and geriatric care management including care planning and resource navigation.

Question 9

How do I know if my loved one needs home care?

Accepted Answer

Signs include difficulty with daily tasks, changes in appearance or cleanliness, missed medications, weight loss, mobility issues, worsening chronic conditions, falls, reluctance to leave home, memory loss, confusion, missed appointments, and caregiver burnout or geographic distance.

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