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.
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
Is Exercise Good For Seniors?
You’ve probably heard that exercise and physical activity are good for you? In fact, being physically active is one of the best things you can do for your yourself. The
Kitchen Tools for Seniors & Disabled – Must Haves
My mother, Barbara, had progressive MS for most of her adult life. Complications from MS, along with a stroke, left her unable to do many of the normal activities of
Characteristics of a Good Caregiver – The Top 6
What are the characteristics of a good caregiver? Whether you are hiring a private caregiver or one through an in-home care agency, you want to know. I owned an in-home
Senior Fall Prevention Checklist – Download For Free!
In this article I will show you how you can prevent falls using a simple senior fall prevention checklist. Take a minute to download this free checklist now and keep
Uber For Senior Citizens? No App Required!
Giving up the keys to the car is one of life’s most difficult transitions for many seniors. It represents the loss of independence. Something none of us want to give
Assisted Living vs. Home Care
With age comes less independence and, for many, the need for help with many of the activities of daily living. The question I get from many people trying to navigate
How To Hire a Caregiver | Private vs. Agency
You have come to the realization that you need additional help to care for a loved one. The big question is, do I hire a private caregiver or use an in-home
