Does home care assistance have risks?

If you are looking for a caregiver for your loved one, there can be certain risks if you search on your own. Not knowing just what to look for in a caregiver or just what your loved one needs can present risks of injury or missed medication right away.

That said, finding the right Palo Alto Home Care aid doesn’t have to be hard. A licensed, bonded and insured home care agency can help you find just the caregiver you need without the risk of sending someone inexperienced into the home of your loved one. A good caregiver can offer both companionship and assistance, helping to keep your loved one’s spirits high.

With Palo Alto In-Home Care assistance, you can avoid certain risks and find a personal care assistant who can provide a wide variety of tasks including:

• Doctor Visits
• Bathing & Dressing
• Assistance with walking
• Alzheimer/Dementia Care
• Meal Preparation & Feeding
• Skin care/repositioning the bed bound
• Toileting including Hygiene and Continence Care
• End of life care – working closely with Hospice

Questions you might ask your agency might include:

Are you bonded and insured? Although good agencies follow an extensive interviewing process to avoid sending someone who isn’t trustworthy into the home of loved ones, sometimes a caregiver is hired that is not trustworthy or experienced. If this happens, the agency should be bonded to offer protection to the client. And the agency should carry liability insurance for any type of personal injury or property damage that might occur from the caregiver. Make sure you see documentation confirming what kind of coverage the agency provides.

Are the caregivers experienced? Palo Alto Live-In Care hires only qualified and experienced people to care for your loved ones. They provide on-going training as well.

Can the caregiver provide effective companionship? A good agency will hire friendly and open people to provide conversation, company for games, hobbies and crafts as well as housekeeping assistance.

Hiring an agency to find the right caregiver will avoid the risks of bringing in someone who may not have the experience or integrity to give your loved ones the kind of care they need.