Hiring In-Home Help Questions
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How do I hire a caregiver directly, instead of from an agency?
Many caregivers have questions about the direct hire of caregivers or using an agency. There are certainly pro’s and con’s to be considered. -
What are shift options for 24/7 caregiving for mom?
In additionn to the above. Sometimes in independent living residences there are others who need help twice a day and don't really need 4 hours at a time. You may be able to find a caregiver who would split your mothers care with another resident... -
Where can I find someone to come to my home and cut my mothers hair?
Hello anonymous, Thanks for your question. -
100% disabled needs help
Hello 'lobo11', Thank you for posting your question with our community! You can search for in-home care or home health agencies in your area through the Senior Living Directory. -
May I be a help for others ?
Hello! Thank you for sharing your question with our community. You may search for in-home care agencies in your area through our Senior Living Directory by entering your city, state and zip code in our In-Home Care Directory here: http://www.caring.com/local/in-home-care -
Hair stylist for in home care
Hi, Thanks for posting your question here on Caring.com! I answered a similar question here: http://www.caring.com/questions/where-can-i-find-someone-to-come-to-my-home-and-cut-my-mothers-hair Additional suggestions include... -
Facility vs. In-Home Care
When I said "almost losing my husband", I meant back in December...He isn't thinking about "leaving" me. now.. -
Extra services were requested by family. Should I have been compenstated?
Well, as it turns out I have left this client. My employer did compensate me for the phone calls, but I had been sent home early a second time. This just wasn't working out for me. -
Can the widow of a WWII vet get money for in-home care?
Hello anonymous, Here is information on Caring.com about benefits for veterans and their survivors: http://www.caring.com/articles/veteran-benefits There's also a general toll-free phone service, at 800-827-1000. Advisers can answer questions and direct you to a nearby V.A. benefits office, as well as start a benefits application for the veteran... -
Where do i get a ssi application?
i get ssi and i will be needing home care where do i get a app. -
Do you do care giving for a week at a time.
Hi Tamera, Please call Caring.com's Caring Advisor toll-free help line for referral to home care provider: (866) 824-8174. You can also peruse listings, read reviews, and learn more about payment options here: http://www.caring.com/local/in-home-care I hope this information is helpful to you! -
i need a job ive just took a refresher class for cna and need to work asap
Where do you live? I'm looking to hire a CNA or HHA to care for my Mom in Queens, NY. -
How can I find someone to come and regularly assess my dad to determine if he needs additional care?
Absolutely. It sounds like you're describing a geriatric care manager, who acts as a kind of chief elder care organizer, helping connect the dots for their clients. You can find them on-line or in an old-fashioned paper telephone book. The Eldercare Locator is also a great source for finding geriatric care managers... -
What should I do if my parent resists bathing?
If your mother is resisting a bath to the point of fighting -- and this happens, especially with people who have Alzheimer's or dementia -- stop and try again tomorrow or the next day. We all have bad days, including our parents, and letting it go until a better time is OK... -
Is there a resource to find a nurse who will travel to rural areas?
Finding visiting nurses in rural areas is tough wherever you live, so I understand your challenge. You didn't mention what town the patient lives in, or near, but I suggest starting by asking at the nearest hospital or medical clinic. Explain your situation and see if they have services that can help... -
Are there listings, generated geographically, for home health care workers that include basic scope of services and budget figures?
There are a few services that do this online. Search using the terms home caregivers or home health aids and find. Caring.com will have something similar available soon; we're working on it. Meanwhile, your best bet, I think, is the Eldercare Locator, a U.S... -
Can we contract Mom's caregiver to be Dad's, too?
Hiring a caregiver is a complex issue, particularly so if you want to hire one caregiver for two parents. I am not clear about your question; I think you are asking if you will have to pay the agency for your father's care if it is given by the same caregiver who is assisting your mother... -
If I hire an aide for my father should I be responsible for payments?
You ask a question that I'm sure many people face. In-home care is expensive, and many families struggle to afford it, and there isn't one clear "right" way of deciding who should pay the cost among relatives, or, for that matter, on how to divide up the caregiving time. It's usually worked out individually, family by family... -
How many aides per resident are required in an assisted living facility?
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) leaves the issue of staffing flexible so each individual facility may decide what is best for their residents and resident focused programs. Due to differences in specialty or types of care, which may range with the resident population, ALFA states the... -
How can I find agencies or companies that provide in-home care in my area?
Finding in-home caregivers is a major concern for so many people caring for elderly loved ones. It does take effort, but is well worth it when you get the care you need.
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