When & How to Choose In-Home Care

A nurse cares for a woman in a wheelchair in her home. There are two basic kinds of home-care services that Medicare and other insurers cover: skilled care, which is provided by a health care professional, primarily a nurse, therapist (physical, occupational or speech) or social worker; and personal care, such as help with bathing, grooming or other such tasks, provided by home health aides, also called personal care workers or attendants. Deciding when and how to find in-home care for a loved one can be overwhelming. This episode breaks down the process, from recognizing the need for help to finding the right caregiver. We'll discuss essential questions to ask potential care providers, the importance of caregiver qualifications, and how to maintain a strong family bond while navigating caregiving responsibilities. Choosing in-home care is a big step, take your time in making a decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: Time Out Caregiver: Resilience, Compassion & Self-Care Navigating the Challenges: A Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer's ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please Support Our Sponsors So We Can Continue To Bring The Show to You For Free ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. Stop 100% of Unwanted Calls with imp. Did you know people with Alzheimer's can receive nearly 200 spam calls a week? You can put a stop to those now. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com