Anybody seeking home care for their senior family member is hoping to find caregivers who are considerate, experienced, and trustworthy. After all, there are many benefits of companionship and top quality care for seniors. The search for the right home care solution can be daunting as you compare many different options, however. Today, we’ll provide some tips on questions to ask when searching for senior home care.
Are you seeking senior care in Middlesex or Essex counties, Massachusetts? If so, Kind Senior Care could be the right fit for you. We provide compassionate, reliable, and modern non-medical home care services to help seniors live independently at home. Click here or call 978-242-7449 to get in touch with us.
Now, here are some questions that you should ask when learning about home care providers.
What is the Process for Finding and Screening Your Caregivers?
Before entrusting your loved one to the care of a senior home care employee, make sure that you can trust the caregiver. Asking this question will help you to know how selective the senior care organization is when hiring and the steps that they take to ensure that they are hiring trustworthy caregivers.
Do You Currently Have a Waiting List?
This question is particularly important if it has become apparent that your loved one needs immediate home care. Even if you find a senior home care provider that is an excellent match for your loved one, many home care providers have waiting lists. Asking this will quickly clear up whether or not the timing could work out.
Are Your Caregivers Insured?
If a caregiver is properly insured, then your loved one and their home will be protected in the case of an accident. Though most caregivers are insured, we recommend asking this question to alleviate any doubts about this matter.
Is Your Agency Accredited by the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts?
The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts accredits agencies based on fifteen standards including the following: “client rights, privacy, and complaint procedures; protections against abuse; fair employment practices; caregiver background screening; competency, training and supervision; insurance coverage; and compliance with all applicable federal, state & local laws.” Agencies go through an approval process by providing documentation and can only become approved if they meet or surpass all fifteen standards.
Finding an agency that is accredited by the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts is important because it proves the agency’s competence. This accreditation has become the new standard for agencies. It indicates that caregivers have received background checks and have been trained and it proves that agencies are following ethical and legal guidelines. At Kind Senior Care, we understand that expertise and trustworthiness are essential in senior care. That is why we are proudly accredited by the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts.
What Kinds of Services Do Your In-Home Caregivers Offer?
Do not assume that an in-home caregiver will offer services other than caring for your loved one, or that extra services are included in the cost of care. Clarify this early on to avoid conflict and confusion.
At Kind Senior Care, we offer the following extra services in addition to companionship and Alzheimer’s and Dementia care:
- Transportation services
- Light housekeeping
- Meal planning and preparation
- Personal care services
- Senior living
- Activities of daily living
Again, we recommend that you learn exactly which services are offered with senior home care before making a commitment.
Call Kind Senior Care for In-Home Senior Care in Middlesex or Essex Counties
Kind Senior Care is a team of skilled, caring professionals who will work with you to develop a customized plan and then pair your senior family member with the right caregiver. Call 978-242-7449 to get started.
