< Aging Your Way – Senior Care Resources
Aging in place works best when care is planned early and adjusted over time. This guide helps older adults and families:
- Understand what types of help are available
- Learn who typically provides that help
- Ask the right questions when choosing care
Common Needs
- Companionship and check-ins
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meal preparation or meal delivery
- Transportation and errands
- Medication reminders
Who Typically Provides This Care
- Non-medical home care agencies
- Community or nonprofit organizations
- Faith-based or volunteer programs
- Independently hired caregivers
Key Questions to Ask
- What services are included in the hourly rate?
- Are caregivers background-checked and insured?
- Is there a minimum number of hours?
- Can services increase if needs change?
- Is there a backup if a caregiver is unavailable?
Local Resources
Like Family Home Care – Phone 480-542-9333
Common Needs
- Help with bathing, dressing, grooming
- Mobility and fall-prevention support
- Skilled nursing visits
- Chronic disease monitoring
- In-home therapy services
Who Typically Provides This Care
- Licensed home health agencies
- Personal care or home care agencies
- In-home therapy providers
- Care management or care coordination services
Key Questions to Ask
- Is the agency licensed for medical care?
- What services require a doctor’s order?
- What is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance?
- How are care plans updated?
- How is communication handled with family members
Local Resources
- Like Family Home Care – Phone 480-542-9333
Common Needs
- In-home medical visits
- Mobile lab or diagnostic services
- Hospital-at-home care
- 24-hour or live-in caregiving
- Palliative or hospice care
Who Typically Provides This Care
- Home-based medical practices
- Health systems with hospital-at-home programs
- Palliative care organizations
- Hospice agencies
Key Questions to Ask
- Is clinical support available 24/7?
- How are emergencies handled?
- What equipment or supplies are included?
- How is comfort and quality of life addressed?
- How are transitions handled if needs increase?
Local Resources
- Ascension Hospice – Phone 602-325-6630
Common Needs
- Dementia and memory support
- Behavioral health counseling
- Caregiver education and coaching
- Support groups
Who Typically Provides This Care
- Behavioral health providers
- Memory care support programs
- Community aging organizations
Key Questions to Ask
- Do staff have dementia-specific training?
- How are behavioral changes managed?
- Are caregivers included in education and planning?
- Medicare covers skilled medical care, not long-term personal care
- Medicaid may cover home- and community-based services
- Long-term care insurance may cover personal care
- Veterans may qualify for home care benefits
- Many services are private pay—ask for written pricing
- Aging in place is a continuum of care, not a single service.
- Planning early gives families more choice, control, and peace of mind.
