Finding Home Care for Seniors

Finding a home care provider

Research is key when looking into finding a home care provider. You can search privately or go through a home care agency. To locate agencies or private providers, check with any or all of the following resources:
 

• Internet Search for home care providers in your area. I recommened searching your city along with home care for seniors for your keywords.
• Check your Yellow Page listings for Senior Services, Home Care
• Area Agency on Aging (Call 1-800-677-1116 for the AAA in your area)
• Local community and senior organizations
•  Religious affiliations including churches and synagogues
• Doctor or hospital referrals from your care recipient’s medical affiliations
  Agencies. These agencies may or may not be state licensed, but they select and supervise their own personnel, and are liable for any staff or care problems that arise.
• Friends. Referrals from people you know who have used an agency or individual for their relative are one of the best sources of trusted help. Ask around.
• The Eldercare Locator, a service of the U.S. government, has an online database of senior service agencies.

Do not hire and independent worker! Though they may be less expensive they are typcally not insured, licensed or bonded!