Resources

Resources You Need from Tennessee Senior Care Experts

Navigating the world of senior care can be challenging. At Advance Choice Home Care, our goal is to make life easier for the individuals, families and organizations we serve. We know how important it is to have the resources you need at your fingertips so that you can make informed care decisions. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of links to organizations that can help you find the information you need at any stage of your care journey.

ABA Commission on Law and Aging

ABA Commission on Law and AgingThe American Bar Association’s mission is to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and quality of care of elders.

Administration on Aging

  • Aging Care
  • Aging Parents and Elder Care
  • Aging with Dignity
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Association for Respiratory Care
  • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
  • American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
  • American Health Quality Association
  • American Nurses Association (ANA)
  • American Society on Aging
  • Care Pathways
  • Healthfinder
  • Home Care Association of America
  • Home Care Magazine
  • International Society for Gerontechnology
  • Long Term Care Provider
  • MEDLINEplus
  • National Council of State Boards of Nursing
  • National Organization on Disability
  • National Policy & Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging
  • National Senior Citizen’s Law Center
  • Parkinson’s Disease Foundation

Need further information about in-home senior care in west Tennessee? Contact Advance Choice Home Care today!

FAQs

Q: In what areas are your services available?

We provide in-home care in Jackson, TN and the surrounding areas. Please visit our Service Area page for a full listing of the counties we serve.

Q: Who needs in-home care?

Seniors or disabled individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living, like cooking, light housekeeping, bathing, dressing, etc., or those who simply need some companionship and wish to remain at home versus moving into a skilled nursing facility could greatly benefit from in-home care.

Q: How much does the service cost?

Because each person’s care needs are unique, it is difficult to provide a dollar amount until we have performed a care assessment. Please reach out to our team and we can set up a free in-home care assessment to help better determine the cost of your loved one’s care.

Q. What are my payment options for home care services?

Advance Choice Home Care offers a number of payment options, including: private pay, Medicaid, private insurance, long term care insurance, Veterans Aid and Assistance and workers’ compensation. Please view our Payment Options page for more information.

Q: Is your agency licensed?

Yes. Our agency is a licensed home care provider with the state of Tennessee.

Q. Are your caregivers insured and bonded?

Yes. Your protection and security are of the utmost importance to us, which is why every caregiver we employ is insured and bonded by our company.

Q. What are the advantages of home care?

There are many benefits of in-home care services – companionship, regular mental and physical engagement and activity, etc. – but the biggest benefit is that home care provides elders the opportunity to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes while receiving the care and attention they need, as opposed to having to move into an assisted living or nursing facility.

Q. Who can receive in-home care?

Anyone needing assistance with daily activities of living can receive in-home care services via Advance Choice Home Care.

Q. Will I be able to reach a caregiver after hours? If so, how can I contact someone after hours?

Yes. All our clients and their families have access to our on-call supervisor who can help with any question or concern.

Q. How quickly can I arrange for service?

We can arrange service within 24hours of your request.

Q. Do you require a commitment to a minimum of hours and days a week in order to provide care?

Yes. We require a minimum of 2hours per day, and a minimum of 2 days per week.

Q. Are your services covered by Medicare?

Medicare does not cover our home care services, but clients with Medicare/Medicaid are eligible. Please contact our office for payment options.

Q. Are your services available in nursing homes or assisted living facilities?

Yes we offer services anywhere your loved ones may be located.

Q. What if my caregiver is sick and cannot make it to my house?

In the event that a caregiver cannot make his or her shift, we make arrangements as soon as possible to schedule a substitute caregiver for you.

Q. We offer a variety of non-medical home care services. Please visit our Services page to learn more about all the services we provide.

We have an in-depth interview process, and all caregivers must pass reference and criminal background checks as well as drug and DMV screenings.

Still have questions? Contact the Advance Choice Home Care team to learn more about our agency and our senior care services.

Q. What kind of services do you provide?

We offer a variety of non-medical home care services. Please visit our Services page to learn more about all the services we provide.