What Questions Do I 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 find tips about what questions you should ask when looking for 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 StoriesWhat To Avoid When Visiting Someone Who Lives with DementiaSay It After Me: Alzheimer's Is Only One Type of DementiaThe Benefits of Validation Include Preserving Self-Esteem 
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