Here is an excellent introduction to the home care industry and the types of agencies, options and resources available.
This 16 page booklet, part of the “Since You Care” series by MetLife in cooperation with the National Alliance for Caregiving, includes an introduction to Things You Need to Know: Types of Care, Types of Agencies, and Types of Home Care Providers; Payment for Home Care Services and Sources of Home Care Services Funding; a Checklist of pros and cons to help you in Making a Decision between an Agency Caregiver and Hiring Your Own Caregiver; a List of Helpful Hints and a referral list of Other Resources; as well as a helpful Home Care Agency Checklist with a list of questions to ask and criteria to consider in evaluating the different agencies you are considering.
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See Also, Hiring an Independent Caregiver, on HelpingYouCare.com, under »» About Home Health Care > Selecting a Home Health Agency or Private Duty Aide
