Elderly Care Services
in Sri Lanka.
Elderly care services in Sri Lanka delivered by BetterHands — specialist caregivers trained in dementia support, fall prevention, chronic condition monitoring, and overnight care. Serving families across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and beyond, with a 14-day placement guarantee.
800+
Elderly Clients Served
Across Sri Lanka since 2020
250+
Vetted Caregivers
Trained in elderly-specific care
93%
Family Satisfaction Rate
Rated at 6 and 12 months
24/7
Care Coordinator Support
For families who need us most
Understanding elderly care in Sri Lanka
Your parent's dignity is non-negotiable.
Sri Lanka's population aged 60 and above is projected to exceed 25% by 2041, according to the World Health Organization. However, the number of geriatric specialists and care facilities is not growing at the same pace. The gap falls on families — particularly adult children balancing careers, their own children, and an aging parent's growing needs.
Professional elderly care services in Sri Lanka exist precisely to fill that gap. The right caregiver does not replace family — they extend the capacity of family. They manage the physical, cognitive, and emotional demands of daily elderly care so you can show up as a son or daughter again, not a full-time carer.
BetterHands matches elderly clients in Colombo, Kandy, and Galle with caregivers who understand their language, cultural expectations, dietary habits, and medical history — because quality of care depends on the quality of the match.
- Preserve independence. Elderly people live longer and with greater satisfaction when they remain at home in familiar surroundings.
- Reduce family caregiver burnout. Professional support relieves the physical and emotional toll that unpaid family caregiving takes over time.
- Catch problems early. Trained caregivers notice subtle changes in health, appetite, and behaviour before they become crises.
- Cultural compatibility. Our caregivers are Sri Lankan, speak Sinhala and Tamil, and understand local family dynamics and food preferences.
Our approach
"We don't send a caregiver — we send the right person, matched to your parent's personality, language, and medical needs."
BetterHands Elderly Care Team
Specialist services
Six elderly care services — one trusted team.
Every service is delivered by a vetted caregiver matched to your parent's specific conditions, personality, and care goals — not whoever is available this week.
01Dementia & Memory Care
Specialist caregivers trained in cognitive decline — structuring safe daily routines, using redirection techniques, and providing calm, patient support for both patient and family.
- Structured daily routines
- Redirection & de-escalation
- Safe home environment management
- Medication supervision
- Family education & support
- Sundowning management
02Fall Prevention & Mobility
Reducing the risk of falls — the number one cause of serious injury in Sri Lankan elderly. Safe transfer assistance, mobility aid support, and guided exercise routines.
- Transfer & ambulation support
- Mobility aid guidance
- Home safety assessment
- Strength & balance exercises
- Post-fall monitoring
- Bed and chair repositioning
03Chronic Condition Monitoring
Daily health monitoring for elderly managing diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or COPD — with vital signs tracking, medication reminders, and early warning reports to family.
- Blood pressure & glucose monitoring
- Medication schedule management
- Vital signs tracking
- GP liaison & appointment support
- Diet and fluid monitoring
- Daily health reports to family
04Overnight & Live-In Care
Twenty-four-hour presence for elderly who need continuous supervision — whether recovering from illness, living with dementia, or simply safer with someone always at home.
- Night-time monitoring
- Emergency response
- Safe repositioning through the night
- Sleep-routine support
- Morning preparation & meals
- Live-in full-time cover
05Social Engagement for Seniors
Social isolation is one of the leading causes of cognitive decline and depression in elderly Sri Lankans. Our companions provide structured social activities, outings, and genuine friendship.
- Board games & cognitive activities
- Garden walks & fresh air
- Conversation & storytelling
- Family video calls
- Community outing support
- Music & reading sessions
06Post-Hospitalisation Recovery
Bridging the gap between hospital discharge and full recovery — wound care coordination, physiotherapy exercise guidance, nutrition support, and close monitoring during the critical first weeks at home.
- Discharge coordination support
- Wound care and dressing assistance
- Physiotherapy exercise guidance
- Nutrition and hydration support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Complication early-warning protocol
Know the signs
When your parent needs professional elderly care.
Most families wait too long. The early signs of declining independence are easy to miss — or explain away — during a brief weekend visit. If your parent shows two or more of the following signs, a professional elderly care assessment is overdue.
These are not signs of weakness. They are medical indicators that the level of care your parent requires has grown beyond what family visits alone can provide. Acting early protects both your parent's dignity and your family's wellbeing.
Forgetting to take medication
Frequent falls or near-falls at home
Significant unexplained weight change
Declining personal hygiene habits
Household neglect — unpaid bills, spoilt food
Increasing confusion or disorientation
Social withdrawal and isolation
Uncharacteristic mood swings or depression
Struggling with cooking or meal preparation
Driving incidents or refusal to stop driving
Family caregiver experiencing burnout
Wandering at night or poor sleep patterns
Why BetterHands for elderly care
Not every caregiver is trained for elderly care.
Elderly care in Sri Lanka is not a generic service. Caring for an elderly person requires specialist training — in dementia management, fall risk assessment, palliative support, and the patience that only comes from deep experience.
BetterHands caregivers go through a structured training programme before their first placement — with dedicated modules in elderly-specific care. We reject more than 80% of caregiver applicants. And every placement comes with our 14-day guarantee: if your parent and the caregiver are not the right match, we replace free of charge.
Trained
Elderly care training per caregiver
80%
Applicants screened out
50+
Compatibility match factors
14d
Placement guarantee
Nurses PHSRC-registered; all caregivers vetted
Our clinical nurses are PHSRC-registered. All caregivers — regardless of role — are background-checked, reference-verified, and skills-assessed before placement.
48-hour background verification
Criminal record checks, reference validation, and clinical skills assessment — completed within 48 hours, not weeks.
Dementia-specific training module
Every caregiver completes our proprietary dementia care training — covering cognitive decline stages, redirection, and family support.
24/7 care coordinator access
Your family can reach a BetterHands care coordinator any hour of the day — not just during office hours.
How it works
From your first call to caregiver at home in 14 days.
Free Home Assessment
A BetterHands coordinator visits your home — assessing your parent's physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, their daily routines, and the home environment.
Caregiver Matching
We match across 50+ factors — language, experience with specific conditions like dementia or diabetes, personality, and geographic proximity.
48-Hour Verification
The matched caregiver completes a full background check, reference validation, and clinical assessment within 48 hours.
14-Day Supported Start
Care begins with daily family check-ins from our team. If the match isn't right, we arrange a free replacement — no questions asked.
Quick answers
Elderly care explained simply.
What does elderly care at home include?
Elderly care at home in Sri Lanka includes personal hygiene assistance, medication management, fall prevention, mobility support, meal preparation, chronic disease monitoring, social companionship, and overnight supervision — all delivered by a trained caregiver in the comfort of your parent's home.
How do I find a qualified elderly caregiver in Sri Lanka?
A qualified elderly caregiver in Sri Lanka should have formal elderly care training, a clean background check, and proven experience with conditions like dementia or diabetes. BetterHands manages this entire process — screening, training, verification, and matching — so you don't have to.
Is live-in elderly care available in Colombo and Kandy?
Yes. BetterHands provides live-in elderly care in Colombo — including areas like Cinnamon Gardens, Wellawatte, and Borella — and across Kandy, including Peradeniya and Katugastota. Live-in caregivers provide 24-hour presence and are matched to your parent's specific health needs.
Where we serve
Elderly care across Sri Lanka.
BetterHands provides elderly care services across Sri Lanka — in major cities and suburban areas. Whether your parent lives in a Colombo apartment in Wellawatte, a Kandy hillside home in Peradeniya, or a Galle villa near Unawatuna, our caregivers reach them with the same standard and the same guarantee. You can also explore our companion care at home service for families specifically seeking social engagement support.
Colombo
Cinnamon Gardens, Wellawatte, Nugegoda, Dehiwala, Borella, Kolonnawa
Kandy
Peradeniya, Katugastota, Digana, Gampola, Kundasale
Galle
Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Ambalangoda, Elpitiya, Karapitiya
Negombo
Wattala, Ja-Ela, Kandana, Katunayake, Seeduwa
Kurunegala
Kuliyapitiya, Polgahawela, Mawathagama, Ibbagamuwa
Not listed? Contact us to confirm coverage in your area.
96% of families renew their care package after the first month.
Caregivers available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
Find us on the map
Our service area in Sri Lanka.
Families who trusted BetterHands
What families say about our elderly care.
Families across Colombo, Kandy, and Galle share how BetterHands elderly care services changed their daily lives.
“BetterHands transformed my mother's quality of life. The caregivers are professional, compassionate, and treat her with so much dignity. Our whole family is relieved and grateful.”
Chamari W.
Colombo 07
“I have tried other home care services in Colombo but BetterHands stands apart. Their caregivers are consistent, reliable, and genuinely care about the people they look after.”
Sanduni K.
Galle
“The caregiver who looks after my elderly father in Borella is patient, gentle, and reliable. She manages his medication and meals perfectly, and he genuinely looks forward to her visits each morning.”
Anoma D.
Borella, Colombo 08
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about elderly care in Sri Lanka.
Answers to the questions Sri Lankan families ask us most before arranging care for an elderly parent.
BetterHands provides six specialist elderly care services across Sri Lanka: Dementia & Memory Care, Fall Prevention & Mobility Support, Chronic Condition Monitoring, Overnight & Live-In Elderly Care, Social Engagement for Seniors, and Post-Hospitalisation Recovery Support. All services are delivered by trained and vetted caregivers with a 14-day placement guarantee.
You should consider professional elderly care in Sri Lanka when your parent shows two or more of these signs: forgetting medication, frequent falls, significant weight change, declining hygiene, social withdrawal, household neglect, confusion about dates or places, or when family caregivers are experiencing burnout. Early arrangement leads to better outcomes.
The cost of elderly care in Sri Lanka varies by care type, hours, and location. BetterHands provides a free care assessment — our team visits your home, understands your loved one's exact needs, and presents transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Hourly, half-day, full-day, and live-in packages are available.
Yes. BetterHands offers overnight and live-in elderly care across Sri Lanka — including Colombo, Kandy, and Galle. Overnight caregivers are trained in night-time monitoring, emergency response, and safe transfer techniques. Live-in care provides 24-hour presence for elderly parents who need continuous supervision, especially those with dementia or advanced mobility challenges.
Yes. BetterHands has caregivers specifically trained in dementia and cognitive decline care. They are skilled in structured daily routines, redirection techniques, safe home environment management, and emotional support for both the patient and the family. Dementia care is available across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and surrounding districts in Sri Lanka.
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250+
Vetted caregivers
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
14
Days to placement