Screened Companions for Seniors with Online Profiles, Background Checks & Videos
Live-in Companion Care for Mom or Dad
Assisted Living Services by Caring Companions for Seniors Who LIve-in The Home
Qualified and Screened Live-In Care Providers
our LIve-in care directory
The only directory of screened University and College students seeking the experience and opportunity to provide live-in care and companionship for the elderly. Caring companions for seniors are focused on assisting a client with daily living activities while living with the client under the same roof.
The benefit of Aging in place for Elderly Clients & Family
helping your parent focus on what He/She can offer
helping your parent focus on what He/She can offer
helping your parent focus on what He/She can offer
Getting old is no walk in the park... It IS your parents' money and their home. Priority one is helping Mom/Dad see how they are in a position to help others just getting started in life. Helping others always trumps feeling like a burden.
a focus on what really matters most to mom/dad
helping your parent focus on what He/She can offer
helping your parent focus on what He/She can offer
It's a tough thing to go from a life of caring for and providing for others to being cared for and living alone. Just knowing that your family is thinking of you and checking in often matters. A live in companion for elderly parents is a start.
dependable help living with your Mom or Dad
helping your parent focus on what He/She can offer
a cost-saving solution and a team you can Trust
We understand. The Sandwich generation worries about their kids AND their parents as a caregiver to both. Live-In Care ensures your parent has both the elderly companion care and assistance they need AND the help you need.
a cost-saving solution and a team you can Trust
Peace of mind your parent is no longer living alonE
a cost-saving solution and a team you can Trust
Determining which eldercare options make the most sense takes hard work and research. When your siblings don't participate or understand the time and effort it takes you can lean on us
Peace of mind your parent is no longer living alonE
Peace of mind your parent is no longer living alonE
Peace of mind your parent is no longer living alonE
Worrying about a parent who lives alone can take a big toll on anyone. Selecting live-in care providers able to ensure that the day-to-day needs are met is a key to your peace of mind about your parent.
affordable 24/7 care for $1500 a month
Peace of mind your parent is no longer living alonE
Peace of mind your parent is no longer living alonE
An Assisted Living Facility or Hourly In-home care averages $4500-$5400/mo. A live-in companion for an elderly parent(s) and providing Free Room and Board to live-in provider(s) keeps costs at $1500/mo
the most extensive intake process you will find
It's Both The Quantity and Quality of Time They Need
the most extensive intake process you will find
Including an experienced Geriatric Care Manager willing to meet at Mom or Dad's home is a solid first step in evaluating needs, companions, and activities of daily living that matter most. Leaving no stone unturned is essential to thriving at home.
help with navigating difficult conversations
It's Both The Quantity and Quality of Time They Need
the most extensive intake process you will find
We all need to feel needed and know we matter. Talking with Mom or Dad about how she or he could help a struggling college couple in exchange for elderly care & companionship is a better conversation starter than "You need care."
It's Both The Quantity and Quality of Time They Need
It's Both The Quantity and Quality of Time They Need
It's Both The Quantity and Quality of Time They Need
Ensuring your parent continues to thrive includes helping them continue to do what they love. Elderly companion care and Live-in Care Providers are there to assist (not take over and do everything) Mom or Dad, they just need a safety net.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please email info@UTLiveInCare.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Access to a directory of screened college-age students (couples and singles) in Utah who are interested in providing live-in care for an elderly client to acquire the experience they need for their chosen vocation
The cost of living at UT Live In Care Providers varies depending on the level of care needed. Typical monthly expenses range from $1000/mo to $1500/mo which includes a weekly visit by a Geriatric Care Manager to ensure coordination of care is taking place.
Live-In Care Provider students are prepared to help an elderly client with assistance in the following areas:
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Cleaning
- Laundry
- Daily walking
- Daily journaling of client activities and mindset
- Participation in family activities such as birthday cards & calls
Screened care providers are required to provide the following information for freview and placement
- 4 Personal References (each) with emails and phone #s
- Word Cloud with at least 25 words each describing who you are (each)
- Collage of 15-20 pics that show your interests, hobbies, accomplishments
- 60 -sec video "Describing your relationship with your Grandparents"
- 60-sec video "Why you are a great fit for a live-in care position?"
- 60-sec video "Overcoming adversity in your life and its impact on you?"
- 60-sec video "Explain how you would talk to and encourage an elderly person to walk outside, eat, or take their prescribed meds when they don't want to oe have a negative attitude?"
- DCFS Abuse Background Check (each)
- 50 State BCI - Criminal Background Check (each)
We provide a directory of screened college students most of whom are studying and considering careers in Nursing, Healthcare, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Gerontology, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology.
The screened students care experience varies widely and in Utah they are hired as employees of the client or family and not required to maintain any sort of licence or certification for assisting elderly clients with activities of daily living.
Medicare does NOT pay for a live-in care provider providing assistance with activities of daily living.
Medicare does cover/provide home health care services like 1 physical therapy, 2 occupational therapy, 3 speech-language pathology services, 4 intermittent skilled nursing care, and 5 medical social services; essentially, services that are considered medically necessary and provided on a part-time or intermittent basis, including some limited home health aide care when paired with skilled nursing or therapy services. Key points about Medicare home health coverage:
- Must be homebound:To qualify, a patient must be certified by a doctor as homebound, meaning leaving home is difficult without assistance.
- Limited duration:Medicare typically only covers home health care for a specific period, usually a few weeks, unless further medical need is demonstrated.
- Not covered services:Basic activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and cooking are generally not covered by Medicare home health benefits.
Geriatric care management is the process of planning and coordinating care of the elderly and others with physical and/or mental impairments to meet their long term care needs, improve their quality of life, and maintain their independence for as long as possible. Wikipedia
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A Geriatric Care Manager-GCM participates in the intake process of hiring and care provider placement to help guide the process. He/She ensures everyone has all the necessary information for the care provider's', the family, and client to thrive. The GCM typically meets weekly with the client, care providers, family, and power of attorney 2X a month in the home and 2X a month remotely over Zoom or on a phone call to check in.
Standard compensation for live-in care providers is $1000/mo plus free room and board, with a separate bathroom and bedroom. The care providers sign a live-in care agreement for at least 12 months.
If you reduce the 168 weekly hours by 1 1/2 days and divide $1000 by 132 hours your out of pocket is $7.50/hr for around the clock care.
Monthly payments to the care providers may increase based upon increased needs such as bathing, showering, dressing, shaving, changing depends, small wound care etc. It is up to the family /client to determine how taxes shall be handled and care providers must be notified upon moving in.
Client(s) typically have a designated family member assigned the role of durable Power-of-Attorney. Standard rules of engagement allow for all family members to communicate appreciation and gratitude to the CPs. In the case of requests for changes, complaints, frustration, or misunderstandings...the designated Power-Of-Attorney should be the only party speaking directly to the care providers.
A terminal diagnosis for anyone is tough. The family or client on hospice can hire live-in care providers under the same terms of $1000/mo + Free Room and Board for at least 12 mos. The hospice care exception is that the client/family also agrees that the care providers are able to stay in the home for up to 90 days, if the client passes away while they are living in the home.
Infrequently, things just don't go as planned. Care Providers who commit to at least a year are required to provide at least 30 days' notice if circumstances beyond their control require them to terminate their agreement. The Client/Family has a 90-day guarantee that if the selected CP's don't work out/stay, they are able to interview and hire additional care providers at no additional cost.
Minimum Qualifiers for Assisted Home Living and Live-in Care Providers are based on the same qualifications as a Utah Type 1 Residential Assisted Living Facility –
Utah Type I Assisted Living Facility: Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and social care to a resident who has ...
A. The ability to recognize danger and mobility sufficient to exit the house in the case of danger without the assistance of another person
B. A standard Cognitive Assessment that does not include Alzheimer's
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C. Ability to toilet on their own
D. Extra bedroom and separate bathroom
E. Ability to pay $1500/mo for Live-In Care and Geriatric Care Provider Case Management.
We began placing student care providers to live with elderly clients as far back as 1995 with a total of 43 student couples, 1 set of female roomates placed. Historical placements range from from Coalsville on the East to Tooele on the West, and from North SL to Payson on the South.
Keep in mind that the care providers are also interviewing families and clients and able to select the type of client they want to live with and care for. It is required at a minimum they have their own separate bedroom and bathroom. Providing a short video of the home from the outside and inside is required. If the living quarters require new paint and carpet, it is advisable to get that done prior to providing the living space video tour.
It is essential that the family of the elderly person work together to divide and conquer to complete the list of information necessary to manage the elderly client's home.
Information the LIve-in Care Providers need to make a confident decision on a 12-month contract:
- Provide a short video interview of your Mom/Dad (Grandparent) sharing advice for any young married couple on WHY or HOW they had a successful marriage OR Provide a short video interview of your Mom/Dad (Grandparent) advising a young people about where to look for true joy and happiness in life.
- Please share a 1-2 minute video of the front/back/Inside of Mom/Dad’s (Grandparent’s) home and the 3-4 areas he/she spends the most time. Please include a video of the separate room and bathroom which the care provider couple will utilize.
- Please share a 60-second video of what the live-in care providers can expect on the hardest days caring for Mom/Dad (Grandparent) and who and how you handle those days now
- Please share a 60-second video from the family member with Power-Of-Attorney, any specifics the care providers should know about you & your preferred communication style.
- Provide a short video with details of your Mom/Dad’s mental & physical health (good and bad), the meds he/she is taking. Who is the primary care physician + frequency of visits
- Upload 10-12 pics of Mom/Dad/Grandparent over the years to build an image collage
- Build a 20-25 item word cloud with descriptive words uniquely describing Mom/Dad
- Upload a written list of the 10-20 favorite meals and treats for Mom/Dad/Grandparent
- Upload a Do NOT Resuscitate DNR order signed by a Physician if this is the client’s wish
Respite care is a way to describe the short-term service that provides relief for the primary caregiver(s), allowing them to take a break from their caregiving duties.
In the live-in care scenario, the client and family need to plan for and arrange 1 1/2 days of weekly respite care (usually half-day on Saturday and an entire day on Sunday) to allow the 24/7 primary care providers some down time.
It is a key to past success and essential for any caregiver to have a break, allowing them to...
- Rest and restore their energy
- Avoid burnout
- Maintain relationships with others,
- Tend to other responsibilities
- Catch up on schoolwork
- Relax and do something they usually don't have time for
Transportation and Sharing Vehicles
The client and family must make a decision as to whether the live-in care providers will be using the client's vehicle to provide transportation to and from appointments, salon, grocery store etc.
If it is the wish of the client to continue to use his/her own car, the insurance needs to reflect the addition. If the couple is going to be expected to utilize their vehicle, it may be important to work out a stipend for gas and miles depending on the frequency of travel.
Understanding the Nanny Tax
Household employees are hired persons whose work is controlled by the employer; such employees include live-in care providers, babysitters, nannies, butlers, and cooks. 2 The nanny tax exists because the IRS considers an ongoing household helper as the taxpayer's household employee, rather than an independent contractor. As such, the taxpayer becomes an employer and must pay Social Security, Medicare, and federal and state unemployment taxes on the wages paid to that employee. There may be state-level nanny taxes, as well. The federal and state nanny tax requirements are detailed in IRS Publication 926.3
Internal Revenue Service. "Publication 926: Household Employer's Tax Guide," Pages 4-5. Accessed Jan. 25, 2020.
Click this link to access a step by step article on understanding Nanny Tax