Do you know what’s important in finding the right caregiver? Today, Dr. Gail Silverstein, Ph.D., discusses the importance of finding the right caregiver for your needs. She helps answer what to look for in finding the right caregiver to help care for a family member, friend or for yourself.
Today’s question is, how do I find the right caregiver? The first step in finding the right caregiver for you, is to find a good agency. When you find an agency, you want to make sure that their caregivers are actual employees and not contractors. And that the employees are bonded, have liability insurance, they have workers comp and they’ve been through background checks.
At that point, the agency will send an representative to your home, and they will sit down and meet with you and do an assessment and get a better understanding of exactly what you’re looking for. What kind of services are needed, and what kind caregiver or what skill level of caregiver might be best for you or your loved one.
At that point, it really comes down to personality or temperament. If you’ve selected an agency that’s properly screened and trained it’s caregivers, it comes down to finding someone who you will feel comfortable with, and you will enjoy having in your home.
In this week’s video, home care expert Dr. Gail Silverstein, PhD, explains how using a home care agency has many benefits over a non-agency. Why should you use a home care agency? Gail will help explain why you should! Are you or a loved one looking to hire a home care agency? Call us today to ask…
In our latest video, home care expert Dr. Gail Silverstein, PhD, explains what signs children should look for to determine if aging parents need assistance in the home. Children should be aware of the growing needs of aging parents. Dr. Silverstein also explains the type of care your aging parent may need. Listen in to…
Choosing the right home care company can be difficult. In-home care expert Dr. Gail Silverstein, PhD, explains what to look for when researching home care services in the Phoenix area or in the U.S. Transcription Today’s question is, what should I look for in a home care company? The first thing you want to ask…
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