Home Health Agencies are such a valuable alternative for families struggling to care for their elderly parents and  don’t have the time or education to deal with some health conditions of  a family member. Private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid may pay for home health care expenses. A person receiving home care service must be considered homebound for some insurance and medicare payers. Many families pay privately and it is critical that they get the best service from their agency to their loved one.

A good Home Health Agency will access you and your loved ones needs. The agency trains, screens and supervises its employees. The manager and/ or owner will followup with the family on the progression of their loved one.

HERE ARE  9 TIPS TO LOOK FOR WHEN SEARCHING FOR A IN Home Care AGENCY:

1) You should have a consistent caregiver on a daily/ weekly basis. Ask them when interviewing the agency-what is their employee turnover on caregivers ?

2) What is the care giving philosophy of their agency?

3) How does the agency access the needs of a love one? 

4) How does the agency  train, screen, and supervise its employees? Are they trained in dealing with dementia issues? Do they perform background checks?

5) How will my loved one’s privacy be protected?

6) How long has the Home Health Agency been in business?

7) Does the agency provide support programs for the family?

8) Do they have references from other families?

9) Are the costs/ fees  competitive to other agencies in the locale area.  

I hope these tips will help you in your search for an  in-home care company. Keep on Aging Forward!