Many elderly people choose to stay in their homes for as long as possible, as growing older around a familiar environment, while being able to maintain your independence and close proximity to loved ones can really help in improving function and wellbeing. However, not most of them can live on their own without personal care assistance. This is where a live-in care provider comes in handy, this professional is usually available 24/7 to assist elderly individuals live an independent life. The cost of live-in care can vary depending on the needs of the elderly based on their behaviors’ and symptoms, for instance people suffering from dementia, especially those in the advanced stages could require extra input, which would add to the overall cost. Live-in care is charged on a daily or weekly basis. Again, these would vary depending on the individual’s care needs, a standard 24 hours home care rates would be drastically different from cases where specific skilled intervention could be required; such as wound dressing or monitoring of blood sugar levels. One-to-one time, the level of support and attention a live-in caretaker provides is way higher than what a care home would offer, which can make it slightly more costly.