Q1.  How much does elder care at home cost in Mohali?
Elder care at home in Mohali is priced based on the type of caregiver and shift duration. A trained elderly caregiver for an 8-10 hour day shift costs approximately Rs. 700-1,000 per day. A 12-hour shift ranges from Rs. 900-1,300 per day. For 24-hour live-in elder care, monthly packages start from Rs. 18,000-28,000 depending on the care complexity. A medical attendant or nurse-grade caregiver costs more based on clinical requirements. Call us for an exact quote tailored to your situation.
Q2.  Which areas of Mohali are covered for elder care at home?
Elder care at home is available across Mohali including Phase 1 to 11, Sunny Enclave, Aerocity, Sector 66-80, Landran, Gillco Valley, Maya Garden, Kharar, Nayagaon, and New Chandigarh. We also cover nearby Zirakpur and parts of Chandigarh. If you are unsure about your area, call us and we will confirm within minutes.
Q3.  How quickly can an elder caregiver be arranged in Mohali?
For urgent cases - especially after hospital discharge from Fortis Mohali, IVY Hospital, or Alchemist - we can arrange a caregiver the same day if one is available in your area. Standard deployment happens within 24-48 hours. We maintain a pool of trained caregivers across Mohali and the Tricity for quick response.
Q4.  What conditions or situations require a live-in elder caregiver?
Live-in elder care is recommended when the elderly person has dementia, Parkinson's, severe mobility limitations, or is at high fall risk and cannot be left alone at any time. It is also ideal for bedridden elders, post-surgery recovery cases, chronic illness management, and situations where the family cannot be present for extended hours. For lighter needs, a day-shift caregiver may be sufficient.
Q5.  Are Zorgers caregivers trained to handle dementia, Alzheimer's, or behavioral issues?
Yes. We provide specialized dementia-trained caregivers who understand confusion, memory loss, aggression episodes, wandering behavior, and emotional sensitivity. They follow structured care techniques and doctor-guided routines to ensure safety and comfort.
Q6.  What is the difference between an elderly caregiver and a medical attendant?
An elderly caregiver focuses on daily personal support - bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility assistance, companionship, and light housekeeping. A medical attendant has additional clinical training and can handle vitals monitoring, wound dressing, catheter care, injection assistance, and medication management. You choose based on whether the need is personal care, clinical care, or both.
Q7.  Do you provide caregivers on emergency or urgent basis?
Yes. If caregivers are available in your area, we can arrange same-day or urgent care for hospital discharge, post-surgery support, or immediate elder needs. Call us directly for the fastest response on urgent requirements.
Q8.  What do we need to provide when hiring a day-shift caregiver?
For an 8-12 hour day-shift caregiver, you only need to provide two times tea and light snacks. No meals are required for a day-shift arrangement unless specifically discussed. For a live-in caregiver, three meals a day, a rest space, and washroom access are required.
Q9.  Does anyone visit our home when the service starts, and are there follow-up visits?
Yes. For medical or critical cases, our medical team visits during onboarding and conducts regular follow-up visits to ensure proper care planning. For standard elder care, our field supervisors visit your home regularly to monitor service quality and caregiver performance.
Q10.  Can caregivers accompany elders to Fortis, IVY, or other Mohali hospitals?
Yes. Caregivers can support elders during OPD visits, emergency care, hospital admission, and post-surgery discharge. They are trained for wheelchair handling and safe patient movement. Hospital accompaniment can be arranged as an add-on to the regular home care schedule or as a standalone service.
Q11.  Can I hire a caregiver for just a few hours a day instead of full-time?
Yes. We offer flexible shift options including 4-hour, 8-hour, and 12-hour day shifts. Part-time or hourly arrangements can be discussed based on your specific schedule and the elder's needs. Many families start with a 4-8 hour arrangement and scale up as the requirement grows.