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Care Services

In-Home Care Services in Scottsdale and the Northeast Valley

Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services cover the everyday things that get harder with age: company, meals, rides, a safe shower, a real break for the family. Every one is delivered by a Caregiver who is a senior too.

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A Seniors Helping Seniors® Caregiver and her client laughing over a photo album on a Scottsdale porch at sunset

Quick answer

Seniors Helping Seniors® Scottsdale provides non-medical in-home care for older adults in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, and Northeast Phoenix, Arizona. Fifteen services, from companionship and personal care to memory care, respite, transportation, and household help, delivered by background-checked Caregivers who are seniors themselves. Locally owned by Andy Lask since 2022.

Key facts

Owner
Andy Lask, Scottsdale resident, one phone call away
Since 2022
4+ years, about 200 families served
Caregivers
Seniors themselves, background-checked, bonded and insured
Scope
Non-medical help, from a few hours a week to daily
Medicare GUIDE
GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) respite provider: up to $2,500 a year for eligible families with Traditional Medicare
Reach us
Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 6 PM · 24/7 for emergencies · (480) 674-5400 · info@shsscottsdale.com

Services 1 and 2 of 15

Companionship & Personal Care

Two people from the same generation, one of them there to help. This is where most families start.

Two senior women laughing as they hula-hoop together in a sunny backyard

Companionship & Socialization

Loneliness and social isolation are linked to higher risks for health problems such as heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline, according to the National Institute on Aging (opens in new tab). A Seniors Helping Seniors® Caregiver comes by as a regular visitor with time to talk, play cards, walk the block, or sit through the news together. Because our Caregivers are seniors too, the conversation is easy: same music, same memories, no reference that needs explaining. Less a service, more a friend who shows up when they said they would.

What this looks like

  • Regular visits your parent can count on
  • Conversation, cards, puzzles, a walk, a favorite show
  • Someone who notices when something is off and tells you
More on companionship, and long-distance check-ins →
A Caregiver holding an older woman's hands and listening closely in the garden

Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance

When bathing, dressing, or getting around the house gets risky, help should be respectful and unhurried. Our Caregivers assist with the activities of daily living with dignity first, and it helps that the person offering a hand is roughly your parent's age. We follow their routine, not ours, and tell you if we notice a change worth watching.

What this looks like

  • Bathing, showering, grooming, and dressing
  • Toileting and personal hygiene
  • Help standing, walking, and moving safely room to room
More on personal care, and what we do not do →

Services 3 to 6 of 15

Memory, Respite & Specialized Care

For families carrying more than the everyday. Patient, experienced help, and in some cases help paying for it.

A Caregiver sitting close beside a smiling older woman, showing her something on a tablet

Memory, Dementia & Alzheimer's Care

Dementia changes the shape of a day, and it changes what "help" means. Our Caregivers bring calm, patience, and a steady routine into the home: familiar activities, gentle redirection, an extra set of eyes on safety, and regular updates to the family. We work alongside the doctor and care team and adapt as the condition moves. Care is available at home, in assisted living, or in independent living.

What this looks like

  • Familiar routines and activities that reduce agitation
  • Companionship, meals, hydration reminders, safety monitoring
  • Personal care delivered slowly and respectfully

Medicare GUIDE respite. Seniors Helping Seniors® Scottsdale is a Medicare GUIDE respite provider. Eligible families with Traditional Medicare and a dementia diagnosis can receive up to $2,500 a year of GUIDE respite care at home, at no cost to the family. Medicare Advantage plans are not eligible under GUIDE. We check eligibility with you and handle the paperwork. Read about the Medicare GUIDE program or call (480) 674-5400.

More on dementia care at home, including the GUIDE respite benefit →
Two senior women laughing over a card game on a sunny southwestern patio

Respite Care

Family caregivers need breaks, and they rarely take them. Respite care is a Caregiver stepping in for a few hours, a full day, or overnight so you can rest, travel, keep an appointment, or simply be off duty. Your loved one gets a companion they already know; you get time back without guilt. Any hour, including overnight, planned ahead or on short notice.

What this looks like

  • A regular weekly break, or one-time cover for a trip
  • Overnight stays when the family needs to sleep
  • The same Caregiver whenever possible
More on respite care, including Medicare GUIDE and VA respite →
A Caregiver walking a senior man in his wheelchair along a shaded park path

Specialized Care

Some situations ask for more attention: coming home after a hospital stay, living with Parkinson's, cancer, COPD, heart conditions, or low vision. Our Caregivers provide the non-medical support that makes those days workable, and we build the plan around the condition and the person.

What this looks like

  • Help settling in and staying safe after a discharge
  • Mobility support, meals, reminders, rides to appointments
  • A plan written around the condition, updated as things change
More on specialized care, including the first weeks after a discharge →
Proudly Caring for Veterans

Veteran Services

We are proud to care for the senior Veterans of the Valley. Our Caregivers understand the routines, values, and pride that come with military service, and many have their own connection to military family life. Peer companionship, daily help, and household support, delivered with respect. VA benefits, eligibility and billing are explained on our Veterans page.

What this looks like

  • Companionship and daily help delivered with respect
  • Household support, meals, and transportation
  • Rides, errands, and a friend who shows up on time
In-Home Care for Veterans →

Services 7 to 10 of 15

Around the House

The chores that quietly pile up. Handled, so the house keeps feeling like home.

A senior couple making a green smoothie together at the kitchen counter

Meal Preparation & Shopping

Good meals are one of the first things to slip when cooking for one gets tiring. A Caregiver can shop for groceries, cook alongside your parent or on their own, follow a doctor-recommended diet, and clean up afterward. Sometimes the meal matters less than the company at the table.

What this looks like

  • Grocery shopping and putting things away
  • Favorite dishes, or diet-specific ones
  • Eating together, then dishes and a tidy kitchen
More on meals and shopping, and why eating alone is the problem →

Light Housekeeping

When keeping up with the house becomes exhausting, small things slide. Our Caregivers handle the light upkeep that keeps a home comfortable and safe: laundry, linens, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, wiping down the kitchen and bathroom. Not a deep-cleaning service, just the steady rhythm that makes a home easier to live in.

More on light housekeeping, and where a Caregiver stops →

Medication Reminders

Keeping track of pills at the right time is hard, especially with several prescriptions. Our Caregivers do not administer medication, but they help your parent stay on schedule: a reminder at the right hour, reading a label, opening a stubborn cap, and letting the family know if a dose is being missed. Simple, consistent, and often the difference between a good week and a rough one.

Running Errands

Dry cleaning, the pharmacy, the post office, a bank deposit, a birthday card that has to go out today. Our Caregivers take the list and check it off, or take your parent along if getting out is the point. Either way, the errands get done without waiting for a busy adult child to find a free afternoon.

More on errands, and whether your parent rides along →

Services 11 and 12 of 15

Getting Out & Staying Connected

Rides, outings, and a steady line back to family who live far away.

A Caregiver helping a senior woman from her wheelchair into the car for a ride

Transportation to Appointments, Events & Outings

When driving stops being an option, the world gets smaller fast. Our Caregivers drive your parent to the doctor, the salon, a friend's house, a grandchild's game, or out for lunch, and walk in with them, wait, and take notes if that helps. Reliable rides keep people connected, and connection keeps people well.

What this looks like

  • Door through door: the same Caregiver walks in and waits
  • Grocery runs, church, social events
  • Day outings around the Valley
More on rides, and where a Caregiver can take them →
A senior couple on the couch laughing at a video call with family on a laptop

Long-Distance Check-Ins

If you live in another state, or across the Valley with a full calendar, you want to know how Mom is doing without calling three people. Our Caregivers visit on a schedule, keep an eye on the house and the routine, and send a short update after every visit. You stay in the loop; your parent gets a friendly face at the door.

What this looks like

  • Scheduled visits with a note or call afterward
  • A look at the fridge, the mail, the meds, the mood
  • An early heads-up when something changes
More on check-ins, and the companionship visits behind them →

Services 13 to 15 of 15

Safety, Small Jobs & Family Support

Prevent the fall, feed the cat, and give the family caregiver a real schedule.

A senior couple walking arm in arm on a desert path past a saguaro at sunset

Safety & Fall Prevention

One fall can change everything. Our Caregivers help spot the trip hazards in a home (loose rugs, poor lighting, cords, clutter in a hallway) and suggest simple fixes. Just as important, they are there: a steady arm on the stairs, in the shower, and getting in and out of the car. Prevention is quiet work, and some of the most valuable work we do.

What this looks like

  • A walk-through for hazards and simple fixes
  • Hands-on support with balance and transfers
  • Reminders about footwear, hydration, and pace
More on fall prevention, and where falls actually happen at home →

Available on request

Pet Care

Pets keep people company and keep them moving, but a litter box or a daily walk gets harder with age. Our Caregivers can walk the dog, feed the cat, clean up, and keep the routine going, so your parent keeps the companion who matters most to them.

Two senior women sharing coffee and pastries at a wooden kitchen table

Family Relief Care

Family caregiving often turns into a second full-time job. Family relief care is an ongoing arrangement: a Caregiver takes regular shifts every week, so the daughter, son, or spouse gets predictable time off and the senior gets a consistent companion. Respite with a schedule. Fewer emergencies, more sustainable care, a family that gets to be a family again.

What this looks like

  • Set weekly shifts, day or night, built around your calendar
  • Consistent Caregivers your loved one knows by name
  • A plan that grows or shrinks as needs change
Andy Lask, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors® Scottsdale

Andy Lask, Owner
Meet Andy →

Getting started

How does care start?

  1. You call, or book a free care visit.

    Call (480) 674-5400 or Request a Free Care Visit. You reach Andy or his staff, not a call center.

  2. We visit the home.

    About an hour, free, no pressure. We meet your loved one, walk the house, talk routines, and check whether GUIDE or VA benefits might apply.

  3. We match the Caregiver.

    Personality, interests, pace, schedule. First visits usually happen within days, and we check in afterward to make sure the match fits.

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FAQ

Questions families ask about our services

What in-home care services does Seniors Helping Seniors® Scottsdale provide?

Seniors Helping Seniors® Scottsdale provides fifteen non-medical in-home services: companionship, personal care, memory and dementia care, respite, specialized care, Veteran services, meals and shopping, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, transportation, long-distance check-ins, safety and fall prevention, pet care, and family relief care. All delivered by Caregivers who are seniors too.

Is this the same as home health or nursing care?

No. Seniors Helping Seniors® Scottsdale provides non-medical in-home care: daily living, companionship, personal care, and household help. Our Caregivers give medication reminders but do not administer medication, and they do not provide nursing, wound care, or therapy. We work alongside your loved one's doctors and home health providers when skilled care is also needed.

Can we start with just a few hours a week?

Yes. Many families start with a few hours of companionship or help around the house each week and add more as needs change. Overnight and full-day coverage are also available. The plan can be revisited as needs change.

How do families pay for in-home care?

Most families pay privately, and we walk you through costs at the free care visit. Many long-term care insurance policies reimburse non-medical home care; we can provide the documentation your policy needs. Eligible Veterans may qualify for VA-funded care, explained on our Veterans page. Families living with dementia may qualify for Medicare GUIDE respite: up to $2,500 a year for eligible families with Traditional Medicare.

Does Medicare or the VA help pay for in-home care?

Sometimes. Seniors Helping Seniors® Scottsdale is a Medicare GUIDE respite provider, so eligible families with Traditional Medicare and a dementia diagnosis may receive up to $2,500 a year of GUIDE respite care at home, at no cost to the family. Eligible Veterans may also qualify for VA-funded in-home care; our Veterans page explains the benefits, eligibility, and how we help.

How do you choose the Caregiver for my parent?

We match by personality, interests, pace, and schedule, and we listen to what your parent actually wants in a companion. Every Seniors Helping Seniors® Caregiver is background-checked, and our Caregivers are seniors themselves. After the first visits we check in with you and adjust if the match is not right.

Where do you provide in-home care?

Seniors Helping Seniors® Scottsdale serves Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, and Northeast Phoenix, Arizona, in private homes, assisted living, and independent living. Just outside those areas? Call (480) 674-5400 and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. See the areas we serve.

There are more questions families ask on our home page.

Andy Lask, OwnerMeet Andy →

Talk it through with Andy and his staff

Not sure which of these your family needs?

Tell us what a hard day looks like right now, and we'll tell you honestly which of the fifteen would help.

No pressure, no script. Just a conversation with people who do this every day.

Call (480) 674-5400 Email info@shsscottsdale.com

There is no form to fill out. Andy and his staff answer Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 6 PM, and 24/7 for emergencies. Emails get a reply in under 4 hours.

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