Elder-Care .net helps you search for your elder care provider today! This service is 100% free to our customers and your information will not be sold or distributed to any third-party vendors.

Just tell us what you need and we work to fulfill those needs. Our customers fill out a simple form that tells us about the services they are seeking and their geographic location. Using this data, we match our customers with elder care providers in their own area. We also ask for their financial and insurance information as this may affect the filtering process. Again, this information is strictly confidential and will only be shared with providers in our network.

Start with defining your loved one’s problem:

1. Declining physical health
2. Difficulty with bathing, eating, walking, and performing basic functions
3. Depression and/or loneliness
4. Falling and general lack of safety when alone
5. Forgetfulness or the inability to concentrate
6. Weight change and/or lack of balanced nutritional meals
7. Chronic pain
8. Substance abuse
9. Difficulty monitoring prescribed medications
10. Inability to pay for long-term care that may become necessary
11. No last will and testament
12. Caregiver stress
13. Desire or need for alternative living arrangements

A Quick Dictionary of Eldercare Terminology:

Independent Living Communities: Geared toward seniors who are very independent and have few medical problems. Residents live in private apartments available in a variety of sizes. In general, fine dining is provided with custom designed meal packages.

Assisted Living: For seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely, but do not need the high level of care provided in a nursing home. Assistance with medications, daily activities, meals and housekeeping are routinely provided. Three meals per day are provided in a common dining room. Residents have their own private apartments with a limited kitchen area. Management and staff are available 24 hours a day for additional safety. Most assisted living communities provide limited nursing services.

Nursing Home: Nursing homes provide round the clock skilled nursing care for the elderly who require a high level of medical care and assistance. 24-hour nursing services are available from licensed nurses.

Personal Care Homes: These homes are private homes that have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes.

Want to learn more about elder care terminology? See our Elder Care glossary and Elder Care Resource Center!