What Questions Do You Ask An In-Home Care Agency?

Choosing an individual or a company to come into our home, or that of a vulnerable loved one, to provide assistance with anything from cleaning to personal services is never easy. We are giving an unknown person access to not only our property but to the safety of our loved one who may need care while we are not able to supervise. Choosing the right person or company should be done methodically, and education can help you ask the right questions. View the slideshow on HealthCentral to get an understanding of what questions to ask if you are looking at an in-home care agency? Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesVeteran Caregiver for Multiple Elders Discusses Ups and DownsWhat To Consider Before Placing a Loved One in a Nursing HomeWhat's in a Name? When Dementia Erases Your Identity From Their Memory 
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