Home Care

Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Making The Best Choice

More and more older people prefer to age in place, and flexible in-home care options are readily available.

What Can My Caregiver Do? Vacuuming, Windows, Shoveling?

Two of the biggest advantages of hiring a private caregiver are control and choice. You and your caregiver simply agree to the terms of work – including services, hours, and pay rate – and get started.

12 Best Senior Care Options in Westchester County, New York

Looking for senior care in Westchester County, New York?

We’ve curated a list of the 12 best home care options in Westchester, search below and find care for yourself or a loved one today.

Your Mom Wants to Age in Place. Is That the Best Choice?

Many seniors want to age in place. With so many other aspects of their lives changing – due to declining health, decreased mobility, or dementia, for example – they long for the familiarity of their homes and neighborhoods.

12 Best Senior Home Care Options in Manhattan

Looking for senior care in Manhattan?

We’ve curated a list of the 12 best home care options in Manhattan, search below and find care for yourself or a loved one today.

Starting the Conversation About Elder Care With Aging Parents

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For many of us, a week does not go by without someone raising the topic of home care for an aging parent. The path to resolution is a long one. Parents are often resistant, or even in denial.

How to Make Home Safe After a Hospital Visit

Many families don’t realize how much a loved one’s health has deteriorated until a fall sends her to the hospital. Falls are one of the most common, and most serious, health issues among seniors.

Four Things to Know Before Hiring a Caregiver for a Senior with Alzheimer's

Whatever your needs, there’s an in-home caregiver that’s right for your family. But finding that person depends on clearly understanding your aging parent’s condition or disease, and defining the specific care he requires.

Memorial Day? Fourth of July? When to Offer Holiday Pay to Your Caregiver

Caregivers working during a holiday are commonly offered holiday pay and if you don’t have a plan in place, this is a good time to decide how you'll compensate your home care aide during all holidays throughout the year.

How to screen a caregiver (or as importantly, how NOT to screen a caregiver)

Perhaps the greatest amount of anxiety regarding home care surrounds the concept of letting a stranger into your loved one’s home.

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