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Create Your All-Star Care Team in 5 Steps
Every family caregiver needs a team of people to help put their care plan into action. A well-rounded roster of friends, family members and elder care professionals can help you provide quality care and avoid caregiver burnout.
5 Comments5 Qualities to Look for in a Caregiver
When looking for a caregiver, don’t focus solely on training and credentials. Including these five important attributes in your selection criteria will help ensure you hire a compassionate, experienced in-home care aide.
10 CommentsThe Difference Between Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Doctors
Physicians are in increasingly short supply, so patients often spend more time with physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) during appointments. How do these health care providers compare to each other?
17 CommentsHiring an In-Home Caregiver to Act as the Family Lookout
Specialized training enables in-home caregivers to notice and act on important changes in a senior’s health. Personal care aides, home health aides and nurses can serve as the eyes and ears for family who cannot personally provide full-time care.
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Care Team Questions
Who cares for US… the caregivers!?
27 AnswersSiouxann Answered 21 hours agoI am looking for a geriatric care manager to help with moving my dad from CA to NC ASAP. How do I get started?
3 AnswersRonCEdSr Replied Apr 7, 2022I have a worker who is lying about changing diapers. Any advice?
4 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered Feb 23, 2022How do I find the right aide?
11 Answersnewbiewife Replied Jan 10, 2022
Care Team Discussions
The Brain and Life magazine, June/July issue, has a good article on finding the right home health aide.
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