If you are taking care of an elderly loved one, it is essential that you don’t burn yourself out. There are many ways you can get help so that you can take a break. One of the best and most reliable ways for you to get help is by hiring home care providers to come help. However, you want to make sure you hire someone who is going to be a great fit for your loved one. The best way to do this is by asking some initial questions about the home care agency during the hiring process.

Which duties will they be responsible for?

The number one question to ask of home care providers is what duties they will be responsible for. Many senior citizens and other adults have special needs. They may need someone to help manage their medications or assist in helping them to move around. Will the home care provider be able to do this? Are they going to be able to provide the aid that your elderly loved one needs? Make sure of this before hiring someone.

What can you expect of the home care provider?

There are many different home care providers out there. Some of them will provide certain tasks, while others will do just about anything your senior loved one needs. Some of the things you can expect from them include light housekeeping, minor cooking, simple grooming, and other such activities. Another expectation you can have of a home care provider is to keep your loved one busy enough that they don’t get lonely. Sometimes you can expect them to drive your loved one to appointments or community events.

How much is the home care service going to cost?

Depending on who is paying for the home care service, it is probably essential to ask what the cost is going to be. Depending on the company that is providing the service, the cost can vary quite a bit. Sometimes the cost is based on the area your loved one is in and other times it is dependent on what services will all be provided. This is recommended to ask before you hire a home care provider. Many people have a set income and the cost is a big factor in whether they can afford to bring someone in to help.

These are some of the best questions to ask before you hire a home care provider. If you have more questions be sure to ask those before hiring someone, as well. It is recommended that you write down all the questions you have before you have the interviews with the home care providers. This way you are prepared and you can write down the answers to your questions, too. Keep in mind that not all home care providers take care of every service you may need, so make sure that is one of the questions you ask before hiring someone.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Health Care in Pacifica, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care.
Call today: (415) 795-2203

Source
Medicare.gov
Dshs.wa.gov

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Evan Loevner

CEO at Aviva In-Home Care

As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

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