Secrets Of Home Care In Idaho

The secrets of home care success Important information to consider when hiring in-home care services

Where do you begin? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009

So many questions… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009

How much does it cost? | Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009 $15 - $24/per hour Local average hourly rate for non-medical and personal in-home service: $2,749 ($32,985 annually) Idaho average monthly rate for a private one bedroom in an assisted living facility. Examples of care and the costs involved: Idaho average daily rate for a private room in a nursing home: $185 ($67,675 annually) Idaho average daily rate for a semi-private room in a nursing home: $172 ($62,605 annually)

How will I pay for care? ,[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009 Payment resource How it works Private Pay Uses private income, assets and investments. Long-Term Care Insurance Pays for care at home, in assisted living facilities, at adult daycares, and in nursing homes. To qualify, the person receiving care must meet specific health requirements and be able to afford the cost of care. Reverse Mortgage Uses equity in the home to pay for long-term care insurance or to directly pay for in-home care. (A reverse mortgage is also called a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage or HECM) Government Assistance You can apply for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Veteran’s Assistance Veterans and/or their spouses may qualify to receive financial aid to help with care costs.

What about Medicare? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What Medicare pays for: What Medicare does NOT pay for: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009

What about Medicaid? ,[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009 Medicaid qualifications ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Medicaid limits ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Reverse mortgages and Veterans Administration (VA) assistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009

What’s available in my area? ,[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009 Office Telephone Website Area Agency on Aging 208-667-3179 AAANI.ORG Veteran’s Express 951-325-8651 VETERANS-EXPRESS.COM Health & Welfare 866-326-2485 HEALTHANDWELFARE.IDAHO.GOV Aging America 513-377-7965 AGINGUSA.COM Alzheimer's Assoc. 208-666-2996 ALZ.ORG/INLANDNORTHWEST

Agencies vs. Registries | Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009 Agencies Registries Home care agencies like Home Helpers employ, train and supervise their employees. They are responsible for making sure quality care is provided to the patient. Registries act as a “matchmaking” service between the independent contractor and the patient. Interview, check references and conduct a criminal background check on its caregivers. Do NOT interview, check references, or conduct a criminal background check on the caregivers. Manage and supervise the caregiver. Do NOT manage or supervise the caregiver. Maintain a payroll system, pay the caregiver, and provide records to the government. Do NOT maintain a payroll system, pay the caregiver, or provide records to the government. Withhold and pay taxes from the caregiver’s wages. Do NOT withhold or pay taxes from the caregiver’s wages. Insure caregivers with workers’ compensation. Do NOT insure caregivers with workers’ compensation. Arrange for substitute care if the caregiver is absent. Do NOT arrange for substitute care if the caregiver is absent.

How do I talk with my loved one? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009

Why choose Home Helpers? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Many of our Caregivers are trained and experienced in many types of non-medical and personal care including: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],| Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009 ,[object Object],[object Object]

Home Helpers Services ,[object Object],[object Object],Home Helpers provides non-medical and personal care in the comfort and privacy of your home, assisted living center, retirement community … wherever we’re needed! | Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Feel safer and live independently ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Home Helpers offers Direct Link In-Home Emergency Monitoring. Any time your loved one needs help, he or she simply pushes the button on the wireless necklace, wristband or belt clip. A trained professional will respond immediately. Based on your instructions we will: Direct Link gives you and your loved ones peace of mind knowing help is as close as the touch of a button. | Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009

Take the next step – call today! For more information on Home Helpers or Direct Link services call our office today! 208-769-9560 | Each office is independently owned and operated. Proprietary Property of Home Helpers © 2009

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