Getting In-Home Help

Last updated: 14-Nov-2008

How to Hire an At-Home Caregiver

When your parents start struggling with everyday tasks, hiring a home care aide can help them remain in their home -- and take some pressure off the rest of the family. Here's help on finding the best care possible.

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How to Hire Urgent In-Home Care for Your Parent

If your parent needs help at home right now, the ideal solution may be to hire an in-home caregiver. These steps can help with this sometimes-daunting task.

Ten Things to Make Sure You've Told Your Parent's New Caregiver Before Her First Day of Work

You've finally found a great personal in-home caregiver or companion for your parent, and tomorrow is her first day. But wait: Have you forgotten to tell her anything? Use this list (and adapt it to your parent's needs) to make sure you've covered the bases...

15 Questions to Ask When Interviewing an In-home Health Worker on Your Own

If you're hiring an in-home health care worker without going through an agency, these questions should help you find a reliable match for your parent. Involve your parent in the interview process as much as possible. It's his interview, with you asking the questions for him (if he's able to ask them himself, even better)...

15 Questions to Ask When Interviewing an In-home Healthcare Worker From an Agency

When you hire an in-home healthcare worker from an agency rather than independently, you usually work closely with agency staff instead of job applicants. These questions can help you navigate the agency hiring process. (If you're hiring on your own, see 15 Questions to Ask When Interviewing an In-home Health Worker on Your Own...

Managing Friends and Family When You're the Primary Caregiver

From holding family planning meetings to running your own blog or website, you can do a variety of things to enlist the support of friends and family -- and keep them informed -- when you're caring for your parent.

What a Home Health Care Agency Will Do

Expect the Agency to:

How to Screen a Personal Hire

When someone is going to be hired, ask for the names of people who can tell you about this person's work and personal habits. Here are some questions you can ask:

Getting In-Home Help: Three Options

Getting help with caregiving in the home involves the following options:

Checklist: Things to Do Before Selecting an Agency

Interview several agencies. Get references and CHECK THEM. Make a list of services you want and ask the agency what it will cost. Ask what the steps are in the care planning and management process and how long each will take. Find out how and when you can contact the care manager...

Hiring Someone Privately: A Personal Assistant

Even if you decide not to use an agency, a health care professional can help you decide how to prepare the home. They can give advice about needed supplies and where to purchase them and set up a care program. However, when you hire someone privately, you must assume payroll responsibility, complete...