What is Hourly Home Care?
When your loved one is mostly independent but could use some help with specific tasks, it can be hard to know what to do. Maybe they just need assistance for a couple of hours with things like getting dressed, running errands, or preparing meals while the rest of their day is manageable on their own. You might be the family caregiver, but balancing your own responsibilities can make it tough to be there all the time.
Hourly home care is designed exactly for this kind of situation. It offers flexible, short-term support to assist with specific tasks, allowing your loved one to stay independent while getting the help they need. Whether it’s a few hours a day or a couple of days a week, hourly care ensures that your loved one remains comfortable at home while family caregivers get a much-needed break.
Overview of Hourly Home Care
Seniors who need help with specific tasks for a few hours but are otherwise independent or have a family caregiver outside these hours.
Full support during scheduled hours.
Caregivers are available for set hours per day or week. Weekends can be included based on client needs.
Highly flexible, with room to change the schedule on different days if needed.
Different caregivers may provide care on different days while maintaining continuity of care.
Usually, none; caregivers leave after their shift.
A backup steps in when the assigned caregiver is unavailable.
Typically 4 hours, though some locations offer no minimums.
Depends on the number of hours, time of day, caregiver expertise, and client location.
24/7 guidance and support provided by your Aging Coach.
Signs Your Loved One Needs Hourly Home Care
- Looking for company when alone at home
- Recently experienced minor falls or safety risks
- Short-term non-medical care after surgery or illness
- Help with managing medications
- Struggling with morning or evening routines
- Assistance with bathing or dressing
- Help with meal preparation at specific times
- Difficulty keeping up with household chores
- Trouble getting to appointments or running errands
- Transportation for social activities and outings
- Family caregivers are unavailable for brief periods
What's Included in Hourly Home Care
Personal Care
- Assistance with personal hygiene
- Bathing, dressing, grooming, and more
- Medication management
Companion Care
- Engaging in conversations and activities
- Accompanied outings and social visits
- Emotional support and well-being
Routine Tasks
- Meal preparation and nutrition
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Transportation and running errands
Specialized Care and Monitoring
- Chronic condition support
- Fall prevention and mobility assistance
- Continuous monitoring
Respite Care
- Temporary relief for family caregivers
- Flexible scheduling for continuous care
- Peace of mind for family members
How Hourly Home Care Works
With hourly home care, your loved one gets precisely the help they need when they need it. You choose the specific hours for a caregiver to come in, whether it’s a few times a week or a couple of hours each day. During these visits, professional caregivers can help with personal care tasks like bathing and dressing, as well as other activities of daily living like meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation, and grocery shopping, in addition to providing companionship and more.
Hourly care is highly flexible, making it easy to adjust schedules as your loved one’s needs change or to fit around the family members juggling other responsibilities. Whether help is needed during the week or over the weekend, you can feel confident knowing your senior is well cared for, even when you’re not at home.
Home Matter’s Hourly Senior Care fits seamlessly into your family’s routine, providing consistent and reliable support no matter how life’s demands shift. Plus, you have access to 24/7 support from your Home Matters Aging Coach, ensuring peace of mind even outside of caregiving hours.
Benefits of Hourly Home Care
Help at the Right Time
Hourly care is available exactly when your loved one needs it most. Whether they require assistance in the morning to get dressed, in the afternoon for meals, or in the evening to wind down, care can be scheduled at times when they may feel the most vulnerable or need the most help without having to commit to full-day care.
Targeted Assistance
Hourly caregivers assist with specific tasks, allowing seniors to stay on top of their daily routines without disruptions. Whether it’s assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping, or grocery shopping, caregivers focus on the tasks that have become difficult, allowing your loved one to handle everything else independently.
Short-Term, Flexible Support
Whether your loved one is recovering from surgery, illness, or just needs help while you’re away for a few days, hourly in-home care can easily be adjusted or discontinued once the need passes. This flexibility allows families to access quality care without committing to long-term arrangements, making it perfect for unpredictable or short-term situations.
Independence Without Overdependence
Hourly care strikes the perfect balance between maintaining a senior’s independence and ensuring they receive help with the tasks they find challenging. It reduces the need to rely on friends, neighbors or family for assistance, allowing seniors to manage most of their day while getting professional support where it’s truly needed—whether for daily tasks or personal care.
Respite Care
For family caregivers, balancing their own responsibilities while providing constant care can be exhausting. Hourly senior care offers a much-needed break, allowing family members to recharge, attend to personal tasks, or simply rest, knowing their loved one is in professional, caring hands. This prevents burnout while maintaining the quality of care your loved one receives.
Peace of Mind for Everyone
Hourly care brings peace of mind not just for older adults, but for their families too. Knowing that a trained aide is there when needed gives family members the confidence that their loved one is being properly cared for, even when they can’t be there. This helps ease the stress of being unavailable due to work, personal commitments, or other responsibilities.
Why Home Matters
Personalized, holistic,
and compassionate care
Dedicated Aging Coaches
Our team of Aging Experts listen to you, understand your family’s needs, and guide you every step of the way.
Personalized Care Plans
A dedicated Aging Coach works with you to craft a home care plan that caters to your family’s unique needs.
Continuous Monitoring
Your Aging Coach regularly reviews continued satisfaction surveys to make any necessary adjustments to your care plan.
Nurse-Guided Care
Our clinical team provides the foundation for great care, allowing us to serve all clients, including those with complex needs.
Better Training, Better Care
Our caregivers undergo thorough screening and are continuously trained to ensure that provide the highest level of care.
Care on Your Schedule
Your needs may change with time. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your evolving preferences.
Getting Started with Hourly Home Care
1. Initial Consultation
The first step is a free, no-obligation consultation where we discuss your loved one’s specific needs, lifestyle, and preferences.
2. Personalized Care Plan
Based on the consultation, our team will develop a personalized home care plan that covers all aspects of your loved one’s needs.
3. Caregiver Matching
We carefully select and match a trained caregiver who best fits your loved one’s needs and personality.
4. Start of Care
Once the plan and caregiver are confirmed, we will begin providing hourly care on your preferred schedule.
5. Ongoing Support and Adjustments
Your loved one’s needs may evolve over time, and we’ll regularly check in to make sure the care plan continues to meet their requirements.
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