This webinar was presented as part of CareFamily's resources on http://www.info.carefamily.com This slideshow defines live-in care while also highlighting how it works and how the family can benefit from having a live-in caregiver. Live-in care allows your loved one to stay in the comfort of their home and receive quality care for less cost than a facility. Check out this slideshow for more information on live-in care and see if it is right for you.

1. Live-in Care:
Affordable 24 Hour
Care at Home
Presented by:
Tom Knox
January 20, 2014
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2. Defining Live-in Care
Live-in care is 24 hour care provided in
the home at a significantly reduced rate,
and it can provide advantages to the
family, the caregiver, and the seniors
themselves.
With live-in care, you can keep mom and dad at
home, have total peace of mind, enable yourself
to be the son or daughter, and pay less than
many facilities.

3. How It Works
• Caregiver you choose stay in the home for an
extended time – usually 2 caregivers splitting a
week
• Caregiver’s day is usually broken up into 3
parts, approximately 8 hours each
• What does the caregiver do during these
times?
– During work hours, the caregiver can perform
typical care tasks, such as
bathing, dressing, running errands, meal
preparation, and more advanced hands on care
when needed.
– During rest hours, the caregiver can receive down
time, catch up on personal business, or get some
alone time. The caregiver is available to assist in
the event of an emergency or a need of the client.
– During sleep hours, the caregiver should be
allowed to sleep so he or she can remain fresh.
However, the caregiver is still available in the event

4. Benefits of Live-in Care
• Senior doesn’t have to move into a facility (can stay where
they want – at home)
• 1-3 caregivers the senior can get to know (opposed to 7-9
per week sometimes sent through an agency)
• Caregivers can split time but still make an excellent
wage…This allows for backup and keeps caregivers fresh.
• Caregiver and senior have alone time during the day
• Caregiver available at all times
• Senior and caregiver often develop close bond
• Less risk of depression in senior due to many of these
factors
• Sons and daughters DO NOT have to focus on providing care
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5. How Much Does It Cost?
• Through CareFamily, live-in care typically
costs $170-$200 per day (well below
industry average)
• Many agencies charge up to $250 per day
for live-in care
• Savings compared to other options:
– Save up to $25,000 per year compared to a
typical agency
– Save up to $35,000 per year compared to a
nursing home (which does not provide one-onone care)
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6. Requirements for Room and Board
• The caregiver should have their own room
and access to a bathroom in the home (living
there for an extended time)
• The caregiver will eat the same type of meals
provided for the senior
– If the caregiver wants extra snacks, he or she is
responsible for purchasing them.
– The caregiver will assist with meal preparation and
home management as specified by the client
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7. Is Live-in Care the Right Option for You?
• Great for families looking for a long term, 24-7
hour care option
• Works really well for seniors who need 24-7
monitoring but do not require constant care
• Great option for families to keep a healthy
family dynamic (without someone in the family
becoming a full time caregiver)
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8. Our Story … Your Story
“ My beloved grandmother was neglected in
a facility. It inspired me to start an agency
that successfully hired and cared for
thousands of seniors at home. Now, with
CareFamily, we are revolutionizing senior
care by bringing families and great
caregivers together directly. We help you
safely manage the process without a middle
man. Caregivers make more, families pay
less, we partner to make it work.”
Held by my great grandmother …
5 Generations of my family.
- Tom Knox, Founder
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