GUIDE Program available to eligible California residents
Care planning

In-Home Care Programs.

Guidance, vetted referrals, and honest conversations to help your loved one stay safely at home — for as long as it's the right answer.

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Program overview

Help understanding what's possible at home.

Most families tell us the same thing: 'We want to keep them home — we just don't know how.' We help you understand the in-home care options that exist, what they cost, what they cover, and how to plan for the changes ahead. Calm, clear, and on your timeline.

  • Understanding available care options
  • Home-based support and aide hours
  • Respite care for the primary caregiver
  • Home safety planning and modifications
  • Care planning across stages
  • Honest future-planning conversations
Who it's for

Who this is for.

Families wanting to stay home

Households whose first goal is keeping their loved one in familiar surroundings, safely.

Caregivers nearing burnout

Primary caregivers who need real respite hours — not another promise of help.

Newly diagnosed families

Those just learning what dementia care looks like and wanting to plan ahead, not behind.

Long-distance family

Adult children coordinating care for a parent in another city or state.

Program benefits

What we walk you through.

When extra support is needed

Honest signs to watch for — without alarm, and at your pace.

What care options exist

From companion care to skilled nursing — every option laid out side by side.

How to pay for care

Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, and private pay — explained simply.

Keeping home safe

Practical safety modifications and routines that reduce falls and confusion.

Respite that actually rests you

Coordinated respite hours so the primary caregiver can recover.

Planning for what's next

Conversations about future care, before they have to be made in a crisis.

How it works

From first question to a real plan.

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    Tell us your situation

    A short conversation about your loved one, your home, and what's hardest right now.

  2. 2

    Map the options

    We walk you through every type of in-home support that fits your goals.

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    Match vetted providers

    We connect you with trusted in-home care providers — never a sales pitch.

  4. 4

    Adjust as life changes

    Dementia changes. Your plan changes with it. We stay in the picture.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked.

When is it time to bring in more help at home?

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There's no single signal, but common ones include increased safety incidents, the caregiver's exhaustion, missed medications, or wandering. We help you read the situation honestly.

What in-home care options exist?

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Options range from companion care and homemaker services to home health aides, skilled nursing, and hospice. We explain what each does — and what it costs.

How do families typically pay for in-home care?

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Most families combine sources: Medicare (limited), Medicaid waivers, long-term care insurance, VA benefits if eligible, and private pay. GUIDE includes up to $2,500/year in qualifying respite.

Do you provide the care yourselves?

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We coordinate and refer — we don't sell care services. That keeps our advice honest and your interests first.

Can you help if we're not local to California?

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Yes. Our planning and education are available nationwide; for vetted providers, we'll point you to trusted partners in your region.

A plan beats a panic

Let's map what's possible at home — together.

One short call with a navigator turns 'we don't know what to do' into a clear next step.