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Selecting a Home Health Agency or Private Duty Aide

New Resources to Help Seniors & Those With Disabilities Stay Independent Provided under Affordable Care Act

By Editor, on September 23rd, 2012

Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius announced that $12.5 million in awards funded by the Affordable Care Act and the Older Americans Act will be made to local Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) to help . . . → Read More: New Resources to Help Seniors & Those With Disabilities Stay Independent Provided under Affordable Care Act

Medicare Announces Inclusion of Patient Survey Data in Home Health Compare Tool

By Editor, on April 22nd, 2012

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on April 19 that the results of its ongoing survey of patients regarding their experiences with and ratings of Medicare-certified home health agencies, will now be available to consumers . . . → Read More: Medicare Announces Inclusion of Patient Survey Data in Home Health Compare Tool

HHS Announces New Administration on Community Living to Help Seniors & Disabled Live At Home

By Editor, on April 17th, 2012

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced Monday that it has established a new Administration on Community Living under HHS, which will be dedicated to “enhancing and improving the broad range of supports that individuals with . . . → Read More: HHS Announces New Administration on Community Living to Help Seniors & Disabled Live At Home

National Home Care & Hospice March on Washington & Law Symposium, March 25-28, 2012

By Editor, on February 24th, 2012

website. “Connect with your members of Congress and make them understand your patients’ needs. Tell them how home care can cut costs and right a health care system that’s run off the tracks. A train wreck will occur if . . . → Read More: National Home Care & Hospice March on Washington & Law Symposium, March 25-28, 2012

Home care services: Questions to ask

By Senior Editor, on December 28th, 2010

If you’re considering home care services, here are some questions to ask regarding Qualifications, Quality of care, Costs, Understanding services, and Monitor your home care services From the Mayo Clinic staff

Hiring Home Care Help

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

From National Caregivers Library A checklist for hiring help on your own Tips for interviewing with the prospective home care worker A checklist for once you have hired a home care worker »View Info

Five Tips For Choosing A Non-Medical, Personal Care Provider

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

July 17, 2008, From Franchising.com. Five key, common sense tips for selecting home health care-help. »View Info

Background Checks for Live In Caregivers, by Lincoln Nguyen

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

It is always a good idea to get a background check on individuals you plan to hire to take care of your elderly family member. Services such as Lexis-Nexus and Intelius provide criminal background checks for a minimal fee. . . . → Read More: Background Checks for Live In Caregivers, by Lincoln Nguyen

How to Obtain a Background Check on an Applicant for a Caregiving Position?

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

If the applicant consents in writing, you can retain an independent company to perform a background check. Several private companies are in the business of providing such background checks. Here is one: »View Info Please let HelpingYouCare.com know of . . . → Read More: How to Obtain a Background Check on an Applicant for a Caregiving Position?

The Joint Commission Selecting a Health Care Provider: Helping You Choose Quality Home Care and Hospice Services

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization which evaluates (by performance based standards) and accredits over 15,000 healthcare organizations in the U.S., including hospitals, home health care, hospice providers, nursing . . . → Read More: The Joint Commission Selecting a Health Care Provider: Helping You Choose Quality Home Care and Hospice Services

Eldercare Locator Fact Sheet: What Is Home Health Care?

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. An introduction to the Home Health Care Industry, what services are provided, when is home health care appropriate, and tips for the caregiver on how to make sure that home . . . → Read More: Eldercare Locator Fact Sheet: What Is Home Health Care?

How Do I Select the Right Home Care Provider?

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

Consumer Information from the National Association For Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), a primary industry association for the home health care industry. Provides “a checklist of questions to ask [potential home health care] providers and other individuals who may . . . → Read More: How Do I Select the Right Home Care Provider?

Quality Check® search engine provided by the Joint Commission

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

The Joint Commission also provides a Quality Check® service, which is a search engine where you can find the Joint Commission’s evaluation of the healthcare organization you are considering. Accredited facilities are designated by the “Gold Seal” of the . . . → Read More: Quality Check® search engine provided by the Joint Commission

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Health Care

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan. Basic information about Home Health Care and the types of Home Health Care providers, including some questions you may want to ask a prospective home health care agency. »View Info

Home care services: Questions to ask

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

From MayoClinic.com Questions to ask about an agency’s qualifications and about the quality of care it provides, such as: Are the caregivers bonded and insured? Questions about costs such as, Is the agency approved or accepted by your HMO . . . → Read More: Home care services: Questions to ask

Medicare – Home Health Compare

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

Provided online by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services at medicare.gov, the official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. This tool provides you with information on how well the home health agencies in your area care . . . → Read More: Medicare – Home Health Compare

How Do I Hire a Home Care Employee?

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

From the National Family Caregiver Support Program, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Determining the Type of Care You Need: Housekeepers or Chore Workers, A Homemaker, A Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Assistant, Or Nurses Aide General Eligibility . . . → Read More: How Do I Hire a Home Care Employee?

Hiring an Independent Caregiver

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

a 12 page booklet by MetLife in cooperation with the National Alliance for Caregiving. An excellent discussion of how to go about finding and hiring your own independent caregiver to care for your elder at home. Includes issues to . . . → Read More: Hiring an Independent Caregiver

A checklist for interviewing caregivers

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

by Marsha Seff, Union Tribune, July 26, 2008, from SignOnSanDiego.com. A checklist of questions to ask health care agencies, and a separate checklist of questions to ask independent caregivers, when interviewing to hire care-help at home. »View Info

Questions You Should Ask Before You Decide on a Private Duty Caregiver

By Page Editor, on October 17th, 2010

From The National Private Duty Association (NPDA), a trade association for private duty home health agencies and workers. When selecting a home care agency, here are some questions you should ask, research and consider. Also includes links to information . . . → Read More: Questions You Should Ask Before You Decide on a Private Duty Caregiver

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