Are your parents in their 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or older? Have you noticed that your mom or dad is having difficulty bathing, getting dressed, cooking meals, cleaning house, driving, gardening, managing bills and/or keeping paperwork filed and organized? Have your parents reached a point where they need help with the tasks of daily living, but […] Read more »
Elder Abuse Alert: Is Your Caregiving Agency Sending Dangerous or Unqualified Caregivers Into Your Home?
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society reports that many home health care agencies fail to conduct background checks, criminal checks, drug testing or other screenings on caregivers before sending them into clients’ homes. “Consumers need to be aware that they may not be getting the safe, qualified caregiver they […] Read more »
Should I Hire a Private Individual for In-Home Nursing Care?
If you or a family member are in need of in-home nursing care, you may be worried about the cost of in-home care. Why not save money by hiring an individual directly to care for you or your loved one in your home, instead of going through an agency? Here are important things you should […] Read more »
How do you know if an in-home nursing care agency is a good one?
If you or a loved one need in-home nursing care, you will probably be researching several home health care agencies to find the nursing care you need. How can you tell if the home health care service you are thinking of hiring is a good one that you can trust to take proper care of […] Read more »