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Your Home Companion has been a godsend to us. We have finally been able to relax and our elderly Mother has someone she can depend on and has really found a friend. We may have to adopt her when Mom is no longer sick.
- Mrs. Carter, Pinellas County
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In-Home Care/Homemaker Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you select your homemakers/companions?
All of our companions are carefully interviewed and screened prior to working for Your Home Companion.
Please see the Our Companions page
for more detailed information.
Q: How long does it take to get a companion/homemaker?
First we must meet with you for an in-home consultation to determine what your loved ones needs are. We will meet with you for an initial consultation.
Once we know what your loved one's needs are and what types are services you would like, we can then place a companion within a very short
period of time.
Q: What if my homemaker is sick or goes on vacation?
We have a continuous supply of excellent, caring homemakers that are ready on a moment's notice in case of sickness or emergency. We certainly
receive advanced notice of any vacation requests, so that is not usually an issue.
Q: Can I meet the homemaker/companion in advance?
Always. Your Home Companion strives to match all of it's companion's with with the personality of your loved one. We discuss this during the
in-home care consultation so we can plan ahead on selecting the right care giver.
Q: Do I pay the homemaker?
No, you do not. We make it easy for you, Your Home Companion will invoice you for the services rendered and we in turn pay the companion.
Q: What is respite care?
Respite literally means a period of rest or relief. According to Answers.com, "respite care is often referred to as a gift of time." Our services offer family members relief by providing driving services to and from doctor's appointments, going grocery shopping, pet care, meal preparation and so much more.
Q: Who needs in-home care?
Anyone (adults, elderly, mentally/physically handicapped) who needs additional help with their daily living activities and want to remain living
at home independently rather than be institutionalized or live with relatives.
Or respite care for a family care giver who needs time off from their care giving responsibilities.
Some of our clients include those suffering from Alzheimer's/Dementia, Parkinson's, Cancer, Arthritis, Diabetes, and Multiple Sclerosis. Some of our Clients just suffer from loneliness and need human contact.
Q: What is "Caregiver Burnout"?
"Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude -- from positive and
caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are
able -- either physically or financially. Caregivers who are "burned out" may experience fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Many caregivers also feel guilty if they spend time on themselves rather than on their ill or elderly loved ones." (excerpt taken from WebMD)
This is where Your Home Companion steps in. We offer the family caregiver relief (also known as respite care) from their caregiving responsibilities, so that they may have
time for themselves. We help family caregivers so they do not have to go through "Caregiver Burnout." Our Companions do this by offering services such as meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Please contact us today to learn how we can help you.
(727)388-1698
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More Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much do your services cost?
Your Home Companion bills on an hourly basis. The hours required to properly care for your loved one are determined during the initial
consultation and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please contact us to learn more about our pricing.
Q: Is your CompanionCalls Service Program available by itself or do we also need to have in home services provided to us as well?
Yes, our CompanionCalls Service is offered as a stand alone service. You do not need to purchase any other services from us to enroll in the CompanionCalls program.
Q: In what areas are your services available?
Currently our services are available in Pinellas County and now Marion County. Our company is in the process of expanding, and we are opening locations
throughout Florida. Please contact us to see if we have a location near your loved one.
Q: Are your services provided only in a home setting?
No. Our caregivers can visit and assist your loved-one in assisted living facilities, hospitals, long-term rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes,
as well as other facilities that your loved one may be staying.
Q: Is in-home care cheaper than assisted-living or nursing homes?
Our services cost less than what you will pay an assisted-living facilities or nursing homes, most of the time. During our in-home care
consultation,
we can set up a schedule specific to meet your loved one's needs – this way you are only paying for the services you need.
Q: Are your services covered by Medicare?
At this time, our services are not covered by Medicare. Medicare only covers acute skilled care, usually after a hospital stay. We can work along
side your Medicare provider to ensure your that loved one is receiving all the care that they need.
Q: Is your agency licensed?
All of our locations operate under the requirements of the law. Each is appropriately licensed based on local regulations. Our license number is 230441.
Q: Why should I use your service instead of someone in the newspaper?
All of our care givers go through a very rigorous hiring process, to include background checks and drug screenings. They are also licensed, bonded
and insured. With Your Home Companion there aren't any worries about the quality of the care giver or the liability of having someone in
your home - it is our responsibility.
If your not satisfied with your homemaker, we can replace them.
If your caregiver is going on vacation we have someone ready to fill his or her
place.
We have a staff of professionals, from our homemakers/companions to our office staff, we are here to make sure everything runs smoothly and
to address any concerns while we are caring for your loved one.
We frequently monitor the services provided to your loved one. We follow-up with you and/or your loved one, as well as our care giver on a
regular basis.
For more information about our homemakers/companions, as well as our services please contact us!
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