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What Type of Paid Care Provider Do I Require?

As a Geriatric Care Manager, I receive inquiries from families regarding assistance for themselves and their older family members. There may come a time when a family member says: “I just can’t do it anymore all by myself”.

Along with the decision to explore caregiving assistance, there are many questions that usually follow. What assistance is needed? Will it be few hours per day, a few hours per week, or is it full time 24 hour assistance that we need?

For families wanting to proceed on their own, here is a list of questions/issues to consider:

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For Richer or Poorer in Sickness and In Health….Who Will Be the Caregiver?

There is a tremendous responsibility in caregiving and it can also bring reward and satisfaction. While there is a sense for many, that ‘no one can do it better’ this journey can also be isolating.

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