As a family caregiver and owner of an in-home senior care agency, I know how challenging it is to find good care. Every family is different, every care recipient is unique and each caregiver has their own unique set of skills and experiences.
Here you will find articles ranging from how to plan for long-term care, finding and hiring a private caregiver and how to work with an in-home senior care agency. I also provide tools and templates to help you find the absolute right care option for your loved one. And, I write new content regularly.
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My goal is to help you navigate through your caregiver journey. Please contact me if you have any questions.
How To Pay For In-Home Care
Although the cost for in-home care is usually a less expensive option than Assisted Living or Nursing Homes, the ability to afford Home Care is an important consideration. Most in-home …
How To Talk To Parents About Aging
After my mom had a brain hemorrhage due to complications from MS, she required 24-hour care. And, even though she had MS and we knew what the eventual outcome might …
COVID-19 and Caregivers
If you watch the news for even a minute these days you will undoubtedly be bombarded with information about COVID-19 (the coronavirus). I also know that the demands of caring …
COVID-19 And Elderly Isolation
This COVID-19 pandemic came quickly. It thrust us into a world most have never experienced before. Businesses closed almost instantly. We were advised to self-isolate and keep our distance from …
Caregiver Employment Application Form
Having your applicants complete a caregiver employment application form is an important first step in the hiring process. In this article I will share with you why the application is
Home Care Contract Template
There are many details to consider and things to discuss with the rest of your family when agreeing on a strategy for caring for your loved one. A caregiver agreement
How To Find A Private Home Caregiver
Finding the right private home caregiver for my mom was a daunting challenge. I wanted to make sure the person was qualified, of course, but most importantly I wanted make
Home Caregiver Pay Rate
You have weighed the choice of how to hire a caregiver – private vs. agency and have decided you want to hire your own private independent caregiver. Now, how do
Interview Questions for a Caregiver
Interviewing a caregiver to care for your loved one will be one of the most important interviews of your life. You want to get this right and make sure you
Caregiver Job Description
Whether you are considering a job as a caregiver or looking to hire someone to care for a loved one, it is a good idea to have a caregiver job
Home Care Plan Template
What is a Home Care Plan? A care plan is a document that professional caregivers and care providers use to make sure that their clients are receiving the right care
Interview Questions For Hiring a Caregiver
Finding the right caregiver to care for your loved one is extremely important. And, often times not an easy task. And, if you’re not used to interviewing, it’s easy to
