What to Look for In a Caregiver for Your Aging Parent

Deciding to hire a caregiver for your aging parents is a decision that will change the course of your parents’ care plan and the kind of assistance they receive. Caregivers provide a great alternative to nursing homes and other facilities, as they allow your loved one to age and receive assistance in the comfort of their own home environment. A caregiver provides personalized, attentive, one-on-one care for your parents, making for a customized form of care giving that is hard pressed to find in an assisted living facility.

The real challenge comes in to play when deciding the type of caregiver and individual that will be providing care for your loved one. It is a daunting decision and can make either a positive or negative impact on the health of your parent. Finding the right individual is important to you and your family, as they will become an integrated and personal part of your loved one’s care and health status. A-1 Home Care Agency, having been in the home health care business since 1991, has extensive experience in matching each family with a caregiver that is the perfect fit for both the client and family. When deciding for yourself the type of caregiver you would like to hire, there are several things to look for.

While finding a caregiver that is compassionate is a give in, there are also several personality factors to consider when hiring a caregiver. Your aging parent deserves to be taken care of by an individual that is patient when the job becomes difficult. A caregiver that overreacts or appears hostile when performing care giving tasks will only serve to increase the tension of the situation and make your loved one feel like a burden. The caregiver you hire must also be dependable. Reliability in terms of care is crucial, as specific care needs must be taken care of. A caregiver must be punctual and reliable enough that you can trust they will follow through with your loved one’s care plan. Ensuring that your caregiver will perform given duties you request, such as medication reminders and distribution, will ensure your loved one is receiving quality and personalized care.

Our Services Include:

All Activities of Daily Living:
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Bathing, Dressing and Grooming
- Incontinence Care / Toiletry Assistance
- Medication Reminders
- Mobility Assistance
- Range of Motion
- Lifting / Transferring
- Errand Assistance
- Companionship
- Meal Preparation
Advanced / Care for Medical Conditions
- Dementia and Memory Care
- Safety Supervision and Fall Prevention
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- After Surgery / Post-Acute Care
- After Stroke Recovery
- Parkinson’s Disease
- COPD and Respiratory Ailments
- Home Care for Covid Positive Clients
- Cancer Caregiver Support
- Hospice, Palliative and End of Life Care
- Care for Dialysis Clients
- Arthritis / Pain Management