The best home care is provided by reliable, professional caregivers who are trained and backed by a home care agency that’s insured, providing oversight, care guidance, and back-up caregivers as needed.

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

It’s also important to find a caregiver who’s extremely reliable, —has back-up 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 moving 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, manages its caregivers’ performance and scheduling, 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.