Ask what matters to the person
Start with the person receiving care. Ask which routines they want to keep, what they prefer to do themselves, and where they’d welcome help.
Aging at home
Plan in-home care for an older adult
Put family help, appointments, and paid support on one weekly schedule so everyone can see which hours need coverage.
Map the week of careBuild a schedule the family can keep
Write down who covers each gap
Use three rows per day for morning, afternoon, and evening. List the tasks, the person responsible, and the open shifts. Include appointment rides and meals that fall outside regular hours.
Pick a backup and a review day
Name someone to call if a planned helper cancels. Set a date to review whether the schedule still works, especially if the tasks or available family time change.
Start with one uncovered shift
For example, if family covers weekdays but Sunday dinner and bedtime are open, ask about that exact visit first. Compare the minimum hours and backup policy with what your family can reliably cover.
Official resources
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Tell us where care is needed, what kind of help you’re looking for, and when you hope to start. Our team can talk through your options if you ask for a callback.