Elderly Care Services at Home
Personalized medical support, hospital-quality safety, and compassionate companionship for seniors—delivered at your doorstep by AtHomeCare India.
Why Choose Elderly Care at Home?
More and more families in Gurgaon, Delhi, and Noida are choosing home-based elderly care to ensure safety, comfort, and emotional wellbeing for ailing elders. We provide verified caregivers and registered nurses with hospital experience to help your loved one age with dignity—right at home.
- Reduced risk of hospital infections
- Tailored attention and clinical expertise
- Daily reports, 24x7 medical escalation, and care rotation
- Dementia care, tracheostomy, wound management, companionship
Full Support Model: We match families to elder care providers based on health condition, mental state, and family lifestyle—with ongoing upgrades based on weekly nurse reports.
What Does Our Elderly Care Include?
- Bathing, grooming, hygiene, mobility & assisted feeding
- Medication management, vitals tracking, records
- Bed sore prevention, post-op wound dressing
- Dementia support: orientation training, calm routines
- Emergency kits, oxygen concentrators, suction devices
- Daily engagement: music, games, soft physiotherapy
- Palliative care for terminal stages
Care may be for 4, 8, 12 or 24 hours, based on family need.
How We Match the Right Caregiver
- Assessment: Our Care Coordinator visits to evaluate patient mobility, diagnosis, medications, family dynamics, and your expectations.
- Matching: We select a caregiver trained in that specific type of care (bedridden, surgical, dementia, trach).
- Credibility & Safety: Police-verified nurses, COVID-safe, vaccinated, BLS-certified.
- Training: Orientation given to every caregiver before they begin.
- Replacement: If you're ever uncomfortable, we immediately offer replacements with proper shift handovers.
Step-by-Step Elderly Care Execution
- 🧼 Start of Shift: Hand wash, vitals check, medication confirm
- 🛁 Hygiene & Comfort: Bathing/bedding/toileting with dignity
- 🩹 Wound Care if Needed: Dressing, suction, catheter or feeding tube checks
- 💊 Medication & Nutrition: Assisted feeding / NGT handling / sugar checks
- 📲 Documentation: Everything recorded digitally—visible to you
- 🏥 Escalation: Anything abnormal, we call your preferred doctor or send ours
All steps follow CDC, NABH, and WHO protocols for geriatrics at home.
💡 Elderly Care Modules: By Condition & Specialty
Every senior has unique health, safety, and social needs. Our elderly care adapts to conditions such as:
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Dementia & Alzheimer's:
- Familiar routines, visual aids, memory cueing (photo albums, object labeling)
- Safe environment: fall prevention, 24×7 supervision, agitation de-escalation
- Reminiscence therapy, music, and positive stimulation
- See: Dementia Care at Home
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Stroke & Paralysis:
- Physiotherapy and occupational therapy integration for recovery
- Bed sore prevention, passive/active movement, speech and swallow support
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Palliative/End-of-Life Care:
- Pain protocol management (WHO ladder)
- Comfort-focused nursing: suction, mouth/lung care, symptom charting
- Spiritual support and grief counseling if needed
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Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders:
- On-time medication, home safety modifications, mobility assistance
- Fine-motor and cognitive exercises for daily functioning
- See: Parkinson's Home Care
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Oncology Support:
- Port, catheter, and peg care, chemo after-care, symptom tracking
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Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease:
- Monitoring, nutrition management, exercise guidance, foot care
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Post-Surgical Recovery:
- Sterile dressings, pain and infection monitoring, rehab coordination
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ICU/Tracheostomy/Ventilator Home Care:
- 24x7 nurse, circuit and suction protocols, escalation support
- See: Tracheostomy Home ICU
🏠 Safety Protocols & Elder-Friendly Home Modification
- Comprehensive home safety assessment (removing hazards, optimizing lighting, non-slip mats)
- Wheelchair/walker training, regular furniture and stair checks
- Emergency tools: bedside call bell, night lights, fire/electric safety walkthrough
- Monthly “fall drill” and safety reviews with both family and staff
Did you know? More than 90% of hip fractures in elders occur at home. Our protocol includes full fall-risk and modification assessment at intake.
🍲 Geriatric Nutrition & Diet Management
- Personalized plans by registered dietitians for diabetes, cardiac, post-stroke, or tube-fed patients
- Tailored menus: pureed/thickened feeds for dysphagia, meal customization for preferences
- Fluid/hydration checks, urine color charts, daily intake logs, swallowing safety
- Safe PEG/NGT management and documentation by trained nurses
- Coordination with treating doctors for complex medication-food interactions
Tip: Our digital charting and photo-journals enable family to verify nutrition status remotely.
🧠 Social, Recreational, and Mental Wellness
- Companionship: games, storytelling, music, memory books, virtual visits with family/friends
- Daily cognitive routines: “brain gym,” orientation tasks, group meals
- Mood & behavior monitoring: early identification of sadness, confusion, agitation
- Cultural/religious support per patient and family preference
Family voice: “Since the nurse started games and music every morning, Dad’s memory and smile came back.”
🎓 Empowering Families: Skill Training and Guidance
- Hands-on coaching for all family: safe lifting, transfer technique, tube/suction use, pressure sore prevention
- Printable checklists and quick reference guides for emergencies (“what to do if…” scenarios posted bedside)
- Monthly group support webinars (virtual/in-person): first aid, delirium detection, medication timing,—and regular Q&A
- Personalized helpline: 24x7 WhatsApp, phone, or digital portal for real-time clarifications, complaints, or upgrades
Empowered families = better care. Over 80% of families say their confidence in caring for elders grew because of AtHomeCare’s ongoing teaching and support.
🌅 Daily Routines, Sleep, and Lifestyle Optimization
- Creating daily visual schedules, orientation to day and weather (calendar at bedside)
- Bedtime rituals for insomnia or sundowning: warm bath, herbal teas, low lighting, soft music, electronics switched off after 7pm
- Meal, exercise, hygiene, and medication times coordinated for maximum comfort and stability
- Collaboration with treating doctors to align routines with medication pharmacokinetics (rapid/long-acting insulins, etc.)
Good sleep is medicine! Structured routines at home lead to fewer delirium episodes and better overall health.
🥗 Nutrition, Hydration & Meal Planning in Elderly Care
Proper nutrition and hydration are vital for the well-being of seniors. AtHomeCare believes in a “food first” approach—crafting balanced, appetizing diets tailored to clinical needs and the preferences of each elder. Our protocols reflect international and Indian guidelines so every senior thrives, even with special dietary requirements.
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Personalized Assessment:
Registered dietitians and care coordinators routinely review:
- Calorie/protein requirements, adjusted for age, BMI, and medical conditions
- Food preferences, allergies, religious/cultural backgrounds
- Dietary restrictions (e.g., diabetes, cardiac, renal, difficulty swallowing)
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Menu Planning Best Practices:
- Three main meals and snacks built on India’s Eatwell Guide for seniors: fruits, grains, lean protein, dairy, healthy fats
- Visual color and variety to stimulate appetite
- Hot/cold fluids offered 6–8 times daily, water accessible at all times
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Hydration Strategy:
- Hydration check each shift; clear urine color chart for caregivers/families
- Encouraging sips with meals, medications, and between activities
- Soups, fruit, and hidden fluids for elder reluctant to drink
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Food Safety & Enjoyment:
- Caregivers strictly monitor food hygiene, expiry dates, and avoid cross-contamination
- Meals are prepared where elders can see/smell food—engaging both appetite and dignity
- Mealtimes socialized with music and conversation, attractive tableware, and a focus on joy
Did you know? Meal planning with elders and their families helps prevent malnutrition, increases hydration compliance, and sustains long-term health and emotional well-being.
👩⚕️ Caregiver Responsibilities in Elder Nutrition
- All caregivers undergo quarterly training on safe feeding, identifying aspiration risk, tube feeding protocols, and meal hygiene
- Daily food and drink intake recorded; shifts flagged if less than 75% meal is consumed so escalation and interventions can happen rapidly
- Caregivers are trained to:
- Prompt elders to slow down eating/drinking to prevent choking
- Visually inspect plates for leftover food before clearing
- Report loss of appetite, swallowing difficulty, or sudden food aversions to the nursing supervisor
- Cooking as per each family’s recipes and health requirements—maintaining “grandma’s taste” even for pureed foods when possible
🌟 Quick Nutrition & Hydration Tips for Families
- Encourage social mealtimes—elders eat better with company, music, or if a family member shares the table
- Offer small, frequent snacks if big meals are much left unfinished
- Use colorful, non-slip tableware with larger, easy-grip handles for arthritis or tremor
- Flavor foods gently with lemon, herbs, and healthy oils to boost appetite without salt overload
- Always keep a bottle or tumbler in the elder’s line of sight to increase water intake
- Photograph plates occasionally and share with your care coordinator—allows for unbiased audits
- For dementia, serve familiar/predictable meals at the same time and location each day
Wondering what foods work for your senior’s condition? Call our 24x7 nutrition hotline or ask your AtHomeCare nurse for a customized meal plan review.
🌸 End-of-Life & Palliative Elderly Care at Home
When seniors face advanced illness or the final stage of life, families need more than routine help—they need holistic, comfort-focused care that cherishes dignity and minimizes suffering. AtHomeCare’s in-home palliative and end-of-life elderly care delivers:
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Pain & Symptom Relief:
- 24/7 nurse monitoring and titration of pain relief under medical supervision
- Real-time communication with palliative specialists for breakthrough pain, nausea, agitation, or breathlessness
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Emotional & Spiritual Support:
- Caregiver and family counseling
- Guided access to religious or psychological support as per patient preference
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Comprehensive Symptom Tracking:
- Charting of comfort levels, sleep, appetite, non-verbal distress, and alertness
- Early detection of pressure ulcers, constipation, or urinary issues
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Respect for Patient Wishes:
- Care plans jointly prepared with family: do-not-resuscitate (DNR), pain preference, nutrition choices, and preferred environment
- Clear “red flag” signs and advance directives followed to the letter
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No Hospital Hassle:
- Full palliative support at home (oxygen, morphine, suction, wound care) to avoid stressful and costly hospitalizations
Palliative care = comfort, compassion, and peace of mind
Most families who choose AtHomeCare for end-of-life elderly care thank us for gentle communication, pain-free night shifts, and the dignity of a peaceful passing in their own home.
Most families who choose AtHomeCare for end-of-life elderly care thank us for gentle communication, pain-free night shifts, and the dignity of a peaceful passing in their own home.
🔺 Emergency-Readiness & Oxygen Protocols
For seniors at high risk of acute events—falls, hypoxia, stroke, sudden chest pain—home care must guarantee rapid recognition and response. Our protocol for emergency-prepared elderly care at home ensures:
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Proactive Safety Audit:
- Slip/trip hazard check (bathroom grip bars, bedside commode, lighting, loose rugs)
- Emergency phone access and backup power for equipment
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Emergency Medications & Kits:
- Pain medication, antihistamines, nitroglycerin, oxygen cylinders and concentrators, resuscitation bag, suction machine
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Oxygen Therapy at Home:
- Correct prescription setup (doctor-approved LPM, humidifier bottle, nasal prongs or mask)
- Training family on recognizing oxygen drop, confirming SpO2 by pulse oximeter
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Faster Ambulance & Doctor Network:
- Liaison with local ambulance and hospital for instant hospital transfer (if required)
- Direct paramedic supervision until doctor arrives
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Documentation:
- Every incident instantly logged and shared securely with family and physician
If your elder is on home oxygen, ventilator, or is at risk for stroke or heart disease, our team will coordinate preloaded protocols, backup equipment, rapid escalation, and all staff are trained in BLS/CPR for elderly.
🧠 In-Home Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care
Cognitive disorders require specialized nursing and deep compassion. AtHomeCare provides full-spectrum dementia care at home that includes:
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Safe Environment:
- Secure doors/windows, anti-wandering alarms, non-slip mats, and falls prevention
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Routine & Cognitive Stimulation:
- Consistent daily schedule (waking, sleeping, meals, toileting)
- Music, puzzles, memory games, gentle conversation
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Behavioral Support:
- Redirection for agitation, validation techniques to reduce confusion/frustration
- Positive reinforcement and soothing explanation during “sundowning”
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Medication Supervision:
- Clear labeling, locked pill boxes, and staff-mandated administration for all psychotropics and sedatives
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Family Training Module:
- Simple guides and emergency scripts (“What to Do if…”) for acute episodes
- Strategies for eating, dressing, bowel/bladder changes
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Connection to Community:
- Day-care referral, social involvement, connect with local dementia support groups (online/phone)
🦴 Fall, Fracture & Confusion Prevention Protocols
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Environmental Optimization:
- Remove loose rugs, add night lights, secured rails for beds/toilets/showers
- All walkways clear of clutter, daily safety checklist performed
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Fracture Prevention:
- Bed/chair alarms for high-risk movement
- Pressure-relieving air mattress, mobility aids (walker, wheelchair, anti-tip bar)
- Bone health supplement adherence (vitamin D, calcium, protein per doctor)
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Acute Delirium Management:
- Rapid detection (confusion, agitation, sleep-wake reversal, incontinence)
- Immediate hydration, oxygen/breathing checks, infection review
- Doctor notified, medication adjusted, staff to stay with patient at all times
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Caregiver Vigilance:
- Regular status checks (hourly at minimum for high-risk)
- Prompt reporting/escalation for any neurological or behavioral change
🥗 Nutrition, Psychology & Geriatric Wellness
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Personalized Diet Planning:
- Menus tailored for diabetic, cardiac, renal, and swallowing/choking difficulties
- Collaboration with AtHomeCare dietitians and speech therapists if needed
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Mental Health & Emotional Support:
- Programs to prevent elder loneliness (reading aloud, reminiscence therapy, calls to family)
- Collaboration with clinical psychologists/counselors for depression or adjustment disorder
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Hydration & Medication Management:
- Strict fluid intake/outtake charting
- Adherence to medication times—alerts and double-checks to avoid missed/duplicate doses
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Physical Activation:
- Daily mobility/exercise routine even for bedridden elders (PASSIVE/ACTIVE ROM, in-bed cycling, chair yoga)
- Physiotherapist visit scheduled as per care plan; collaboration with family on activity logs
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Care Plan Reviews:
- Weekly multidisciplinary review (nurse, doctor, therapist)
- Family feedback sessions for ongoing improvement
🧑⚕️ Multidisciplinary Elder-Centered Home Care Model
AtHomeCare uses a unified collaborative model in which every elder has a primary care team that coordinates daily:
- Nursing Team: Executes daily plan, collects vitals, flags concerns
- Medical Officers: Provide clinical escalation support and teleconsultation
- Physiotherapists: Log therapy sessions, adjust movement and recovery metrics
- Dietitians: Align menus with medication, fluid goals, disease-specific needs
- Family Coordinator: Your one-point contact for all shifts, documentation, and feedback
All departments view the same digital care record. Every document update, shift activity, upgrade, or change request is visible to your dashboard.
📋 Day-in-the-Life of an Elderly Home Care Shift (Sample: 12-Hour)
- 7:45 AM: Arrival, PPE & hand hygiene, log-in
- 8:00 AM: Vitals review, meds prep, sugar/BP shines
- 8:30 AM: Bathing, oral care, pressure sore dressing
- 9:30 AM: Assist with feeding: breakfast + hydration tracking
- 11:00 AM: Charting, companionship (puzzles, TV, games)
- 12:00 PM: Physio-supported mobility shift or naps
- 1:00 PM: Lunch assistance, NGT if needed, meds 2
- 3:00 PM: Repositioning, wound inspection, mood check
- 5:00 PM: Washroom visit, change, tea/snack
- 6:30 PM: Report final review, goodbye with patient smile
Most elders grow fond of their care team—and develop a natural bonding that contributes to joy and routine confidence!
🚨 Emergency Alert & Crisis Protocol
- SpO2 Drop: Immediate verification, oxygen initiated as per prescription, doctor called
- Fainting/Collapse: Full-body check for injuries, CPR readiness, family & hotline alert
- Behavioral Change (delirium): Electrolyte, infection ruled out; doctor escalation within 30 min
- Fall: Recorded, logged, and supervisor notified; patient shifted to safety, family alerted
- Severe Pain, Vomiting, or Bleeding: Trigger rapid care plan with doctor prescription & pharmacy fulfilled from AtHomeCare network
Critical Supplies: Oximeter, PPE, IV kit, gloves, thermometer, rescue medications (under vault)
🌙 Weekends, Holidays and Night-Time Shifts
- 24×7 shifts: Available for 12h day, 12h night, or full-time options
- Staff backup: All teams have overlapping cover; you won’t be left alone
- Holiday handover templates: Shared directly with incoming staff, reviewed by senior nurse
- Emergency phone access: WhatsApp, call system works on all bank holidays & weekends
No other private home-level service in Delhi NCR guarantees full data trace, coverage, and backup like we do.
📈 Outcome Tracking & Family Reports
- Weekly Summary: Sleep, mood, pain, appetite, vitals and key symptoms visualized
- QR-scan Daily Log: Secure link to yesterday’s record
- Patient Diary Access: Checklist of wins, worries, goals for the family
Our nurses update care team members, family, and physicians in sync so everyone is updated—no matter where they live.
📞 Ready to Start Home-Based Elderly Care?
Fast onboarding. Same-day start in Delhi NCR. Trained staff. 5-star reviewed service. Peace of mind, 24/7.
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Our elders deserve care at home—not hospitals. We'll help you make that possible, safely and affordably.
💬 What Families Say About Elderly Care with AtHomeCare
Mr. Anil Mehta – Gurugram
"My father needed 24×7 nursing post-ICU discharge. The AtHomeCare team handled oxygen, tracheostomy, hygiene, and we avoided another hospital visit for 3 full months. Total professionalism."
"My father needed 24×7 nursing post-ICU discharge. The AtHomeCare team handled oxygen, tracheostomy, hygiene, and we avoided another hospital visit for 3 full months. Total professionalism."
Mrs. Saikia – Delhi
"We started with part-time attendant care but escalated to full palliative support. They guided medication, equipment, and even helped us say goodbye with peace and dignity."
"We started with part-time attendant care but escalated to full palliative support. They guided medication, equipment, and even helped us say goodbye with peace and dignity."
Dr. Arora – Noida
"As a physician myself, I was impressed by their weekly summary audits and escalation readiness. Their ability to train our family made all the difference."
"As a physician myself, I was impressed by their weekly summary audits and escalation readiness. Their ability to train our family made all the difference."
🏥 Compare Providers — Why AtHomeCare is Different
| Feature | AtHomeCare | Typical Attendant Service | Hospital Elder Ward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Clinical Oversight | ✅ Full team: RN + Supervisor + Doctor | ❌ None | ✅ Yes (but overburdened) |
| Infection Control & PPE | ✅ WHO/CDC Compliant | ❌ Basic only | ✅ Yes |
| Dedicated Staff Per Patient | ✅ 1:1 Nurse | ✅ 1:1 (basic) | ❌ 1:3–1:10 |
| Family Feedback Integration | ✅ Daily check + dashboard | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Emergency Backup & Escalation | ✅ 24x7 Response | ❌ Often unavailable | ✅ Internal |
| Dementia, Palliative, Rehab Experts | ✅ Specialized teams | ❌ No specialization | ✅ Mostly, but costly |