Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Hey, we only get old once, right? It's not like you can practice for it. You probably have lots of questions about what life will be like in your elder years, and what your quality of life will be like. Well, rest assured, these really can be your "golden years!"

What can Essential Assistants do to make a difference for me?

That's what we specialize in! You'd be surprised how a half-hour meeting will unfold exactly what is necessary for the most fulfilling life possible. You are not the only one who needs an assistant. Even young business owners need assistants. It's just a matter of matching the service to the need. Oh, and we're pretty creative at making that happen!

I live with my son or daughter. Can you still help me?

Absolutely! We work extensively with family members to establish a "Plan of Care." That's what we call the written instructions that guide us in our vision and mission to provide you with the essential assistance required. Family members often provide some assistance, and we fill in the gaps. It's a win/win/win situation for everyone involved.

What does it cost and how do I get started?

The cost is between $26 per hour for basic services and $36 per hour for concierge level services. Many of our clients start with several hours of assistance twice per week. So for about the cost of a weekly housecleaning service, you can actually have assistance with weekly bathing, transportation to appointments, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, food preparation, laundry and bedding changes, or whatever you need.

Should I be filing a claim on my Long Term Care insurance policy?

We have unparalleled expertise to assist you in determining when the right time is to start using your LTC policy and how to make it last for as long as you will need. In many cases, family members can become part of our team and that can ease the financial burden for a family member providing assistance.

I'm still young at heart and want to continue to travel, work, learn, and volunteer. I just need a little assistance to do the things I've always done.

Then you're in time to experience the full effect of our personal empowerment program designed to keep you positioned as the king of your castle and to keep you young, fit, healthy, and smart to over a hundred years of age.

What if I need help around the clock?

We can even provide live-in assistance for a 24-hour presence in your home. That provides a lot of assistance and security for you. Certainly, there is a greater cost involved. But don't let that scare you. Let's see exactly how much help you need and what you can afford. We can even assist you with securing government assistance and other methods to meet your most vital needs within your budget.

Do you have more question?

If so, just contact us and ask. There's not much that is new under the sun, so we've probably dealt with every issue on your table. But if you present us with something new that we haven't dealt with before, we will work to get you the answers you need and the assistance that is available. Just call!

Shofar Courant

01:58 20 Nov 18

This company is just unbelievable. All we wanted was reliable transportation services, and they came in with a three-step plan to totally empower us to move ahead with our lives. God bless AHEAD!

Colleen Shaffer

21:09 04 Mar 19

This is truly a wonderful group! Not only was the entire staff caring and courteous with the care of my mother, but also considered my needs as well. They are completely knowledgeable about senior care and how to provide the relief needed during difficult times. They were also able to help when I needed to empty her home before she moved. I would absolutely recommend David and his staff to anyone who has an aging adult in their lives. They are lifesavers! Thank you David!

Barbara Blumhardt

16:23 21 Apr 20

Robert Parker

20:16 30 Jul 21

I can't say enough about how grateful we are that we found AHEAD and for the stellar service we received. I needed reliable transportation from Upper Bucks County to the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center at 34th and Spruce for 5 weeks, and 5 days a week, for Proton radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments. My family didn't want me driving everyday and, due to other family members' health issues, I needed to find a service that could help me and be at a reasonable price and a good value for the services delivered. AHEAD CAME TO THE RESCUE!! I had what is apparently a not-too-unusual situation that AHEAD was able to solve for me and my family, while none of the social workers at Penn Medicine were able to provide any meaningful help! All they could do was point me to traditional limosine services where I would be paying limo company prices. AHEAD is a great value for non-emergency medical transport. I was on the outer edge of the services they perform but David Cohen gave my situation consideration for a few days. He came back to me with a straightforward proposal and said if he committed to giving me the transportation service I needed, then he would stand by his commitment. And he did. He is truthful and knowing he had a long-term engagement from me, AHEAD allocated staff that made it happen - every day M-F for 5 weeks. They were on time, professional, personable, polite and good drivers. They are thoughtful and creative and solved my problem! Again, we can't thank the AHEAD staff, and David Cohen and Dave Sevrin enough for solving our proiblem!!

beachlvr

11:29 24 Jun 22

Brian Freifelder

16:02 03 Nov 23

Outstanding service! Family run business, very down to earth. From the start the owner assured me we'd be able to get my Mother the care she needs. His sons put a lot of time and energy into the prep (her house was a mess prior to them starting). Each day we had a game plan on cleaning and getting the place ready. From there their manager Theresa took over. To say she has done a good job would be a huge understatement. She has bent over backwards to make sure my Mom was getting the attention needed. In one case when a caregiver called out she drove all the way over with her kids to work. She has also changed her schedule and her familys schedule just to accommodate us. Truly unbelievable service, very personable ownership. I wish all businesses has owners and employees like this.