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Caregiver Compensation – the Benefits of Doing it Right

November 22, 2024 — When hiring care, some families might be tempted to pay under the table to save a few dollars or avoid the hassle of taxes. While this may seem like a straightforward solution, by not officially employing a caregiver, families forfeit the chance to provide essential benefits such as workers’ compensation, health insurance, and unemployment benefits.... Read More

The Magic is in the Match!

October 17, 2024 — When it comes to home care for elderly loved ones, finding the right caregiver is critical to ensuring quality care. While certain task-related abilities are important, the process isn’t just about checking off skills on a list. Yes, the caregiver must know how to handle things like physical care, transfers, medication reminders, or work with... Read More

Home Care at the End-of-Life

September 11, 2024 — As families and caregivers, we sometimes find ourselves supporting our loved ones through one of life’s most profound transitions – its end. This is often both physically and emotionally taxing, and is a time when we need support, compassion, and respite. Everyone’s end-of-life experience is unique, and no one should face this journey alone. Indeed,... Read More

How to Talk to Aging Loved Ones About Hiring Care

August 27, 2024 — One of the most common and frustrating issues family members of older loved ones face is their resistance to accepting care in the home. It is the epic battle between safety and autonomy, and every day, it plays out across America in different communities in different ways. It is often an agonizing time – one... Read More