Publish Date : 09-Oct-2018
CareLinx, an online homecare network with 300,000 caregivers across the US, is now offering AARP members in-home care services. AARP members can be matched based on compatibility with certified, vetted private in-home caregivers for themselves or a loved one at reduced cost.
It is a daunting task for families to find companion in-home care that is a good fit for their loved ones situation. AARPs mission is to empower people to choose how they live as they age, which for some means helping people age in place. In-home care is a key element in helping loved ones maintain independence, said Sanjay Khurana, vice president AARP Services Caregiving in a press release.
Unlike traditional agencies, CareLinx is a caregiver platformsmart-matching families and caregivers directly, giving families more control and greater transparency into who cares for their loved ones. Families hire the best caregiver for their needs, with no minimum hourly contracts or constraints. This way, patients receive consistent care from the same caregiver, as opposed to agencies who may send different aides. CareLinx caregivers are also tech-enabled with digital care plans on their smartphonesenabling better quality care, with direct communication to a patient's family, as desired. This also allows families insight into care with real-time updates, including GPS tracking of timesheets and work performed.
CareLinx caregivers undergo intense vetting, including: background checks, criminal database checks, the national sex offender registry, personality assessments and online reviews from previous and current clients. At a clients request, CareLinx can also assist with enhanced security FBI fingerprinting-based criminal background checks. The AARP partnership has been six years in the making. In 2012, CareLinx won an award at an AARP live pitch event where members voted for solutions in real time.
AARP members have Medicare and private insurance, said CEO and founder Sherwin Sheik in an interview with HomeCare, but caregiving expenses were hitting their base hard. Leadership started paying attention. At a national leadership meeting in Washington D.C., caregiving was huge topic, as well as saving members money while paying caregivers fair wages. AARP ran a pilot program with CareLinx and other homecare agencies, and ended up choosing CareLinx as their partner in caregiving. We are truly honored to be an AARP partner, said Sheik. AARP selects only one or two partners in each category so its a pretty big win for us.
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