Hiring and managing home care for your loved one can be a challenging process. It’s often the first time they’ve needed this type of service, and there are unfamiliar situations that could come up. To create a positive and practical caregiving experience, it’s important to understand common concerns and how to handle them. By fostering open communication, setting clear expectations, and actively…
Finding the right person to help care for your older adult can be tough. The top priorities are that they’re treated kindly and their care needs are met. But sometimes things don’t go smoothly and it’s difficult to know if there’s a real problem or not. Kathy Macaraeg from Caregiving Made Easy shares 6 signs that could mean there’s a serious issue…
Hiring an in-home caregiver through a home care agency is expensive, but the services they provide could be worth the extra cost. Evan Kaden, a writer who helps with Medicaid’s CDPAP program, explains how agencies work, why they charge so much, and how they’re regulated. He also shares 4 essential things to ask each agency about before making a decision. It…
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