You want to know that your older adult is well-cared-for When you hire an in-home caregiver to help care for your older adult, it’s natural to worry. You want to know that they’re being treated with kindness and that all their needs are met. To help you find out how things are going, we share 5 simple ways to discreetly check on…
How to interview an in-home caregiver When hiring a caregiver for your older adult, you’re looking for someone who will be a good fit with your older adult and the care situation in their home. Use these interview questions as a guide for evaluating your job candidates. They’ll help you find someone responsible, trustworthy, and compassionate. You don’t have to ask all the…
For seniors with limited mobility or complex health needs, traveling to a doctor’s office can be exhausting.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a non-stop challenge. For physical and mental health, caregivers need the ability to take regular breaks, which can mean hiring help. Caring.com discusses top reasons why caregivers don’t hire in-home help, shares 6 benefits of in-home care for someone with dementia, and recommends ways to take small steps toward getting help at home. Though…
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…
There are many people involved in your older adult’s care: doctors, nurses, physical therapists, in-home caregivers, assisted living staff, family, friends, and others. As their primary caregiver and health advocate, it’s important to have a complete picture of their current health and any concerns. To do that, it’s necessary to get regular updates from the care team. Based on her experience caring…
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…
If your senior needs to have surgery, you’ll want to do everything you can to help them recover. For practical tips on helping older adults make a speedy and comfortable recovery, we asked our friends at Seniorly for advice. According to a report by American Geriatrics, “America’s elderly undergo 20% of all surgical procedures” during their retirement years. Common surgeries for…
In-home care can improve safety Like many caregivers, you might need regular help to care for your older adult at home. To prevent accidents or falls, they may need help or supervision during the day while you’re at work. Or your senior might be taller and heavier than is safe for you to support during bathing or moving from one place to another.…
