Home Care

What You Need to Know About Hiring In-Home Caregivers

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

Medicare Coverage of Home Health Care

Class Learn about Medicare coverage for home health care, including skilled nursing care, and how Medicare coverage can help your elderly loved ones get the help they need.

10 Factors to Consider Before Moving Your Elderly Parents In

Class Whether to move an elderly parent or other loved one into your home is a big decision with benefits and drawbacks. Is the move the best option for your family?

When a Parent Moves In: How to Get Your House Ready

Class A list of steps to take in advance of moving a parent into your home.

6 Steps to Hire an In-Home Caregiver

Class When someone needs help at home, the ideal solution may be to hire an in-home caregiver. Follow these steps to find a good caregiver who can start right away.

How to Get Paid for Being a Family Caregiver

Class You could get paid for being a caregiver if your family member is on Medicaid. See if you can get paid for being a caregiver by Medicaid or insurance.

Providing Home Care for an Older Adult: A Good Fit?

Class When older adults need daily care, you can set up systems to assist them in their home. Daily home care isn't for everyone, though.

Caring for An Aging Loved One at Home: 7 Common Problems and Solutions

Class Common problems that may arise when you're caring for an older adult in your home or theirs, and tips for handling them.

What to Ask in a Home Care Agency Interview

Class These are the most crucial questions to ask during a home care agency interview as you search for the right in-home care for your aging loved one.

10 Things to Discuss With a New Caregiver

Class Be sure to cover these essentials before your loved one's new caregiver starts on the job.

Home Healthcare or In-Home Care? Differences Explained

Class When do you need home healthcare and when do you need in-home care? Get help understanding the difference between these two types of agencies so you can find the care you need.

10 Key Resources for Seniors Who Need In-Home Care

Class Caregiving is a tough job, but reliable help can make it much easier. Learn the 10 best people and groups who can help you provide good in-home care.

What Elder Companions Do and How They Help

Class Elder companions support older adults who are at home but need some company and light help. More about elder companions and how to find them.

How to Pay for In-Home Care

Class Worried about how you'll pay for in-home care? Discover 8 ways to afford home care that you may not have thought of yet.

Best In-Home Caregiver Traits

Class Opening your home and your heart to a new person who will be your loved one's aide and, in many ways, a companion, can stir some concern -- and questions. Here, 10 traits to look for from real examples of in-home caregivers.