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Home care services: Questions to ask

Quality of care

If you're considering a home care services agency:

  • How does the agency train and monitor caregivers? Does the agency provide continuing education?
  • Are the caregivers licensed, insured and accredited?
  • Do the agency's employees seem friendly and helpful?

If you're considering a home health aide:

  • Does the home health aide have a positive attitude?
  • Are you and your loved one comfortable with the home health aide?