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5 Best Places To Find a Private Caregiver For Senior Home Care

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If you have a loved one who is aging in place, then you already know the importance of having a care plan that prioritizes their health. And, securing the care and support needed to stay safe is essential to any successful plan. If you’ve decided that a private caregiver is right for your family’s needs, you may be wondering where to start looking. Well, here are 5 of the best places to start!

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1 – Private Caregiver Agencies

Using an agency has its drawbacks. For instance, you might end up spending a little more money or availability might not be as flexible as you’d like. However, one thing agencies do right is making the hiring process easy! Most home care agencies provide free consultations, and their workers are usually already background checked. Check out Home Instead and 8 Other Home Care Agencies For Seniors to get started!

2 – Recommendations

Word-of-mouth is one of the most common ways private caregivers are hired! Ask your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors if they’ve ever used a home care service, whether it was for themselves or a loved one. Ask if they were pleased with the level of care provided, and then get their explanation of why or why not!

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3 – State Resources

The Eldercare Locator can help you find your state or local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). An AAA usually has considerable resources for senior care in your state and even locally. At the very least, they can provide more info on what you should be looking for!

4 – Local Job Boards

Check out some job boards for a private caregiver! Many independent contractors will advertise themselves on websites like Craigslist or in local social media groups. Or, go smaller by keeping an eye on actual bulletin boards at coffee shops, churches, and restaurants.

5 – Find a Private Caregiver With Big-Name Job Boards

Ever hear of Care.com? It’s not just for babysitting! It connects care seekers with caregivers. And, yes, that includes senior citizens too!

If you’re looking for home care…

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90% of seniors WANT to age at home! If you’re one of them, click here to learn more about aging in place.

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Related: 5 Ways Respite Care Can Counter Caregiver Burnout

Looking for home care? Then check out our directory to get started!

Need something else?

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Whether it’s time for a change, or you’re just doing some research, we can help! At SeniorResource.com, we believe in the empowerment of older adults and their caregivers through knowledge. But, we also understand that at this juncture of life, time is your most valuable asset. So, why waste it doing another internet search? Senior Resource is your one-stop spot for all things retirement. We do the work and find all the facts, just so you don’t have to!

SeniorResource.com exists to provide aging adults, retirees, and caregivers with applicable, and educational content, relevant to the over 55 community. As such, we address topics like senior housing, nursing care, and aging in place.

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Originally published May 19, 2022

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