Three Ways to Support an Older Person at Home
Every arrangement is calibrated to a specific situation — whether a family needs temporary relief, overnight coverage, or sustained full-dimension care.
← Back to HomeA Process Designed Around the Individual
Before any service begins, a coordinator meets with the family to understand the elder's daily routine, health considerations, personal preferences, and the specific needs the family wants addressed. This information forms the basis of a written care plan.
The care plan guides every shift. Aides are briefed on it fully before the first visit, and it is updated whenever circumstances change. Nothing is left to assumption.
Initial Consultation
A coordinator listens to the family's situation and needs. No-obligation conversation, usually 30–45 minutes.
Care Plan Preparation
A detailed written plan is prepared covering all care duties, preferences, and any health notes provided by the family.
Introductory Visit
The assigned aide meets the elder and family before care begins. A brief settling-in period is built into the first engagement.
Ongoing Reporting
Written updates after each care period. Coordinator available for questions. Plan reviewed regularly and updated as needed.
Quality Standards We Maintain
Safety Protocols
Fall prevention, safe transfers, medication management, and emergency escalation procedures are standard in every engagement.
Privacy and Discretion
All information shared about the client remains strictly within the care team. Aides sign confidentiality agreements before placement.
Dignity as a Standard
All personal care is carried out with full regard for the elder's comfort, preferences, and sense of self — without rushing or shortcuts.
Health Observation Logs
Aides record observations on appetite, mood, mobility, and physical condition after each engagement for family and coordinator review.
Weekend Respite Care
A trained Fernvale aide takes full responsibility for care across Saturday and Sunday, allowing family caregivers to step back, rest properly, and return without the accumulated fatigue that erodes long-term caregiving capacity. Personal hygiene, meals, medication, light household tasks, and companionship are all included within the agreed scope.
This service suits families who are the primary caregivers during the week and need reliable, professional coverage over weekends. It can also be used to cover a specific occasion — a trip, medical appointment, or period away.
What Is Included
- Personal hygiene assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing)
- Meal preparation and supervised eating
- Medication management and reminders
- Light housekeeping (kitchen, bathroom, living areas)
- Companionship and gentle engagement activities
- Post-weekend written summary for family
Starting From
NT$8,100
per weekend cycle
Nighttime Monitoring & Comfort
An aide remains present and alert through the night, responding to bathroom visits, repositioning needs, comfort adjustments, and any distress. This service is suited to individuals who wake frequently, have increased fall risk after dark, require overnight medication, or whose conditions make unsupervised nighttime hours a concern.
The aide remains in a designated area of the home and is available immediately when needed. Family members can sleep knowing someone is present and attentive throughout the night.
What Is Included
- Evening through morning coverage (typically 9 PM – 7 AM)
- Assistance with nighttime bathroom visits
- Repositioning and pressure-area care
- Overnight medication schedule management
- Fall risk monitoring and immediate response
- Morning handover report for family
Starting From
NT$18,300
per week of nightly coverage
Premium Holistic Home Care
The most comprehensive care arrangement Fernvale offers. A dedicated primary aide manages all dimensions of daily life — personal care, nutrition, home management, health observation, medical accompaniment, structured activities, and emotional companionship. A care coordinator liaises with the family throughout.
Suited to elders who require sustained, consistent daily support and whose families want a single coherent care programme rather than a patchwork of services. The family is kept involved but relieved of day-to-day care duties.
What Is Included
- Dedicated primary aide, 5–7 days per week
- Full personal care, nutrition, and housekeeping
- Medical appointment accompaniment in Taipei
- Structured social and cognitive engagement activities
- Weekly written report for family
- Named family coordinator for ongoing liaison
- Monthly care plan review and update
Starting From
NT$70,100
per month
Service Comparison
Compare the three services side by side to identify the right fit for your family's circumstances.
| Feature | Weekend Respite | Night Monitoring | Holistic Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal hygiene care | |||
| Meal preparation | |||
| Overnight presence | |||
| Medication management | |||
| Medical appointment accompaniment | |||
| Dedicated primary aide | |||
| Named family coordinator | |||
| Starting Price | NT$8,100 | NT$18,300 | NT$70,100/mo |
Prices shown are starting rates. A personalised quote is provided before any engagement begins.
Not sure which service is right?
Describe your family's situation to a Fernvale coordinator and receive an honest recommendation — no commitment required.