Eldercare questions, answered directly
One question per page. A direct answer at the top, the detail underneath — no preamble to scroll past. These are the questions Indian families actually ask Slesea before arranging care for a parent.
How much does a caretaker cost for elderly parents in India?
A home caretaker for elderly parents in India typically costs ₹12,000–₹25,000 per month for 12-hour day care, and ₹18,000–₹35,000 for 24-hour live-in care. Trained nurses cost more than attendants. Rates vary by city, skill level and the medical needs involved.
Read the full answerWhat is the difference between a caretaker and a home nurse?
A caretaker (general duty attendant) helps with daily living — bathing, feeding, mobility and companionship. A home nurse is medically trained and can give injections, dress wounds, manage catheters and handle post-operative care. Families needing clinical tasks should hire a nurse, not an attendant.
Read the full answerHow do I know if a caretaker or care agency is genuinely verified?
Ask for their Slesea ID and check it at slesea.com/verify. Slesea verification is confirmed against the live record, not a claim on a document — a screenshot or a printed certificate proves nothing on its own, because anyone can fabricate an image.
Read the full answerCan I book a lab test at home for my elderly parents?
Yes. Slesea lists diagnostic labs that collect samples at home, so an elderly parent does not have to travel. Families choose a lab, pick a test and a time slot, a technician collects the sample at home, and the report is delivered digitally.
Read the full answerWhat is an assisted living centre, and when does it make sense?
An assisted living centre is a residential facility where elderly people live with on-site care, meals and medical support. Assisted living makes sense when a parent needs supervision that family cannot provide at home — particularly overnight, or when they live alone.
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