CAREGIVERS

Assistance with Caregiver Agency Set-Up

The population 65 and over has increased from 35 million in 2000 to 41.4 million in 2011 (an 18 percent increase) and is projected to increase to 79.7 million in 2040. (Administration on Aging, A Profile of Older Americans: 2012) In 2013, Alzheimer's will cost the nation $203 billion. This number is expected to rise to $1.2 trillion by 2050.  (Alzheimer's Association) Some type of disability (i.e., difficulty in hearing, vision, cognition, ambulation, self-care, or independent living) was reported by 35% of men and 38% of women age 65+ in 2011. Some of these disabilities may be relatively minor but others cause people to require assistance to meet important personal needs. Common needs of the elderly include mobility assistance, medication management, assistance with activities of daily living, home companionship and other assistance. The exponential growth in the aging population poses a unique and significant challenge in our society. Therefore, there is a pressing demand to provide non-medical care services to the elderly who wish to reside at home while, allowing them to exercise their independence as their physical and mental limitations permits. Establishment of a caregiver agency is a viable business venture in addressing the shifting demographic aging population to cater to the preventive health care needs of the elderly regarding the issues of hygiene, nutrition, exercise, transportation, shopping, accident prevention and other specialized care needs of the elderly residing at home. JMPM Consultants will provide direction and guidance to the prospective Caregiver Agency proprietor. JMPM Consultant's assistance includes, but are not limited to preparation of Home Care Organization and Congregate Living set-up to obtain license approval, the Caregiver Agency Policies and Procedures Manual, Caregiver's Handbook, Client Contract, Employee Contract, Client Assessment, In-Service Training, Incident Reporting Protocols, Emergency Contingency Plans, etc.