Assisted Living Alternative in New Hampshire
Home Care Services and Companionship for Seniors
Simply put, think of us as a stand-in son or daughter, there to coordinate ANY service or need of the ‘parent’ with a vetted professional organization. The Surrogate will proactively manage the challenges of cost, schedule, and performance for all desired projects and services, help track appointments, pay bills, and/or whatever is needed to maintain independence.
Daily Services
- Morning telephone/videoconference calls
Talk about the day before – food intake, medicines taken, issues or concerns
Discuss the upcoming day’s schedule and review calendar for the next week
Casual communication
Document and track conversation to help track wellness
- Manage and coordinate homecare services negotiated by Surrogate Sons through the week
Coordinate expected arrival time and identity of visitors to house
Communicate after services complete to ensure satisfaction
Weekly Services
- Weekly wellness visits:
One (1) hour weekly visit : The hour is yours. Time can be spent any way you’d like with your or Son/Daughter. Casual conversion, assistance with bill pay or balancing budgets, house cleaning, mow the lawn, shopping…however we can help you maintain your independence.
Review calendar/schedule for the foreseeable future-provide printout calendar to put on the refrigerator
Inspect home for any trip hazards or property issues that may be arising
Quality control and evaluation of services rendered the past week
Available to help provide additional services (hourly rate for additional services)
Sample Care Services
· Fiduciary - money management, bill pay, financial planning
· Housecleaning services-vacuum, dust, laundry, dishes, ducts
· Landscaping services-gardening, lawn, snow removal, gutter cleaning, holiday lighting
· Project management services-painting, remodeling, home modifications (age in place)
· Odd job/handyman services-plumbing, electric, HVAC, pest control
· Respite care wellness checks, bathing, dressing, LN coordination
· Home safety/clutter/hoarding
· Smart Home: Security cameras, house security devices, Automatic Medication Dispenser
· Transportation services-medical appointments, shopping, home delivery
· Meal planning and delivery (nutrition)
· Technical support for computers, smartphones, iPads, televisions
· Moving, selling or storing possessions
· Exercise consultation
· Concierge services-errands, shopping
· House and pet sitting
How It Works
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Define Requirements
It all begins with an Assessment:
Perform full analysis of potential services needed to stay in the home
Order an inspection from an independent Home Inspection Service to determine any repairs, maintenance, or security deficiencies
Agree on the services needed to define contract and maintain independence.
One-time set-up fee for all Property Management contract goods and services roll-out
Services are negotiated on your behalf.
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Manage it
Monthly support fee includes:
Daily administration and coordination of all negotiated services
Daily wellness calls, calendar/schedule review
Weekly wellness visits
Marketplace evaluation and recommendations of new technologies and services to enhance quality of life
Availability to contract for new/additional services (hourly rate for additional services)
OPTIONAL:
Managed Security Cameras
Automatic Medication Dispenser