The best home care is provided by reliable, professional caregivers who are trained and backed by an insured home care agency, which provides oversight, care guidance, and backup caregivers as needed.

The best caregiver is an experienced professional with the training and skills to support your loved one’s care needs.

It’s also essential to find a caregiver who’s extremely reliable, has backup if necessary, and is a good fit in terms of personality and shared interests.

Nine out of ten older adults would prefer to live independently in the home they know and love rather than move to a facility or assisted living community.

With the right level of support, most people can continue to live safely and comfortably at home even as they age with a progressive illness or condition.

Home care is typically billed by the hour, with costs varying slightly by region. Most families pay out-of-pocket for their care. However, several government programs and tax credits are available to help subsidize the cost of care in different provinces:

Available in Alberta

Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI): This program allows eligible individuals to select their preferred home care service provider for personal care, housekeeping, and respite care. Services are directly billed to Alberta Health Services, reducing administrative burdens for clients.

If you value safety, security, and reliability, yes. A quality home care agency is insured and also manages the performance and scheduling of its caregivers, handles billing and payroll, and has backup caregivers to fill in when needed.

With a private hire caregiver, you’re responsible for setting up payroll and withholding taxes, caregiver vetting and background checks, and purchasing sufficient liability insurance to cover any accidents or injuries in the home.