Everyday Help for Seniors: How Herewith Supports Aging at Home

Finding daily help for seniors that works for your family

Finding the right senior care assistance for your family can be a challenge. You have to balance scheduling, finances, emotions, care needs, distance, family dynamics, living arrangements, and so much more.

It’s easy to feel caught between all the options. There’s traditional care agencies with their strict hourly minimums and lack of control over who your caregiver is and how much they charge. Then there’s online platforms that keep costs down by making you sift through hundreds of profiles to find what you’re looking for.

Herewith does things a little differently—we’ve blended the best of both worlds while adding something completely new—the choice between booking help for one-time tasks or regular, ongoing help on your schedule with your favorite Helper. Our in-home senior care services can be completely tailored to meet your needs, without breaking the bank or sacrificing quality and caregiver protections.

To find convenient, trustworthy senior assistance on Herewith, all you have to do is:

1. Post a Help Request
2. Select what kind of help you’re looking for
3. Set your budget and schedule

Then background-checked, local Helpers will apply to your request and you can chat with them online to find the best Helper for you.

Introduction to flexible, safe in-home senior care on Herewith

Herewith is a platform where you can find and book flexible, affordable, everyday help for older adults. We balance the convenience of online booking and customizable care requests with the quality you can expect from agencies, with 100% background-checked, verified and insured Helpers who enjoy working with older adults.

• Flexible
  Need more help some weeks than others? Not to worry—book what you need and only pay for services you receive. Hire your favorite Helper for ongoing help or book someone different if you feel like a change.
• Convenient
  Booking support for a long distance loved one? No problem. Keep tabs on your Help Requests from anywhere by logging in on the web or on our mobile app. 
• Affordable
  We keep overheads low so more of your care budget goes to your Helper, helping you get more care for your money. Plus you’re in control over how much you spend, with no hourly minimums, subscriptions, or commitments.

Step by step guide: How to find senior care assistance on Herewith

Step 1: Post a Help Request

Sign up on the web or download the Herewith app to get started. On Herewith there are no subscription fees to search for Helpers who provide in-home senior cares. You’ll only ever pay for services you receive, with no hourly minimums.

To find senior care assistance anytime, no matter where you’re located in the US, simply post a Help Request. A Help Request is basically a job post that you can customize with all your needs so that local Helpers can apply.

How to post a Help Request:

1. Choose whether you’d like a Helper for a one-time task or for ongoing help
2. Select the options to let us know what your Helper will be doing, whether it’s errands, companionship, meal prep, or any other non-medical care needs
3. Add how much you’ll pay per hour
4. Add the date and time you’d like the Helper to come
5. Add any extra details about the job or task that you’d like applicants to know

Step 2: Book the best Helper for your needs

After you post your Help Request, background-checked local Helpers will apply. Herewith Helpers enjoy working with older adults and often have informal or professional caregiving experience. You’ll be able to browse their profiles, review their experience and credentials, and chat with them right on the Herewith app to make sure they’re a good fit for your needs. Once you’ve found the best Helper for the job, send them a booking offer and they’ll confirm.

Top tip: Chat with Helpers before booking to ensure their availability and experience!

Step 3: Pay-as-you-go for trusted, convenient senior care, with no commitments

At Herewith, we strive to make in-home senior care accessible and affordable as possible. Unlike at care agencies, where you’ll typically find strict guidelines about how many hours of care you can get per week, on Herewith you get to decide your own schedule and pay rate.

Whether you book Helpers for tasks or ongoing help, you only pay for the services you receive. Manage your payments smoothly and securely online or via the mobile app with live time-tracking, easy pay by credit card, and a fast re-booking option. Plus, book with peace of mind knowing your Helper is covered by professional liability insurance while they’re on the job.

Get started finding in-home senior care Helpers on Herewith

Herewith is free and easy to join. Simply create your account and start browsing Helpers in your area. To create your account, enter your name, email address, phone number and zip code.

Or get Herewith for your phone. Download the Herewith mobile app for free from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Looking for a little more guidance? Learn more about getting started on Herewith.