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How to choose an at-home caregiver

March 4, 2015 By Admin

Age-in-Place: How to choose a caregiver

Take My Hand At-Home Care, Whatcom County Senior Care ProviderIt’s a fact that caring for an aging or disabled loved one can be rewarding and overwhelming at the same time. If left unchecked, the stress of caregiving can take a toll on a person’s health, relationships, and state of mind—something healthcare professionals refer to as “caregiver burnout.”

Hiring a caregiver for long term care or occasional respite can help prevent caregiver burnout. Partnering with a trusted care provider can be a win-win for both the person receiving care and their caregiver, especially if the role of caregiver has fallen on a spouse or other family member.

108explynThe following is a list of tips for finding the right caregiver to help in your home:

  • Word of Mouth: Ask trusted neighbors, friends and acquaintances from church or other organizations you’re a part of if they’ve had any positive experiences with caregivers.
  • Licensed, Insured and Certified: In Washington State, all caregivers are required to be licensed by the state. Take My Hand At-Home Care is registered with the Washington State Department of Health and our caregivers are certified.
  • Agency vs. Private: You will want to consider the pros and cons of hiring a private caregiver versus going through an agency. For the health and well-being of your loved one, please make sure any caregivers you hire are licensed, insured and certified!
  • Service Plan: When interviewing potential caregivers, you’ll want to have a list of the type and frequency of services you’ll expect them to provide. Agencies like Take My Hand At-Home will help prepare a service plan for you.

When you’re ready to learn more about aging-in-place and hiring a professional eldercare company, contact Take My Hand At-Home Care. Our Lynden, WA small business is ready to help!

Filed Under: Aging in place, Caregiving, Resources for caregivers Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, Caregiver Burnout, Companions for Senior Citizens, Dementia Resources, Lynden Caregivers, Whatcom County Eldercare

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