Home Health Workers

• Article - How to Hire an At-Home Caregiver

  How to Hire a Caregiver. Hiring a home care aide or caregiver can help parents remain at home -- and take some pressure off the rest of the family.

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

  15 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Home Health Care Worker from an Agency. Help find the right home health care worker for your aging parent.

• Article - Giving Your Parent a Bed Bath: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Giving Your Parent a Bed Bath: A Step-by-Step Guide. When getting to the shower or tub is impossible, a bed bath is the only option.

Questions & Answers

• Question - What are my responsibilities if I hire a home health aide?

  What are my responsibilities when hiring a home health aide? I'm confused about payroll tax, Social Security tax and other benefits.

• Question - What would be a reasonable bonus to pay a home health care worker who has taken care of an ill parent after that parent has passed away?

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• Question - What is the average hourly rate for in home caregiving?

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• Question - Are there listings, generated geographically, for in-home healthcare workers that include basic scope of services and budget figures?

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• Question - My mother is a veteran's widow. What kind of rights does she have in choosing a home health aide?

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• Question - How can I find agencies or companies that provide in-home care in my area?

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• Question - Is there a resource to find a nurse who will travel to rural areas?

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• Question - If I hire an aide for my father should I be responsible for payments?

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• Question - What should I do if my parent resists bathing?

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• Question - How do we convince our mother to allow in-home help to care for our dying father?

  Honest conversation may convince your mother that in-home care would help improve life for both your parents. It may also convince you that you're wrong.

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Double up on Help

  If you're hiring an in-home health aide for your parents...