Family Home Care Resource Library
Making decisions about home care for yourself or someone you love can be overwhelming. This collection of 10 short videos offers practical information to help families understand their options, ask better questions, avoid common mistakes, and make more informed decisions about care.
This information is presented by Senior Helpers, locally owned and serving North Central Florida, including The Villages, Daytona, Palm Coast, and Ocala.
For information about in-home care for yourself or a loved one, contact: Bernie Fitzgerald, Owner bernief@seniorhelpers.com Phone: 352-323-6232
Choosing Home Care
Below you’ll find practical information to help families understand their home care options, ask better questions, and make more informed decisions about caring for someone they love.
What you’re really worried about getting wrong.
Finding home care for an aging parent involves more than finding someone to help. Learn about the physical, medical, and trust-related concerns families face and what to consider when choosing care. In this video, you'll understand the most common concerns families face when arranging home care and how to make more informed decisions.
The questions that really matter.
Before hiring a home care agency, there are important questions every family should ask. Learn what to ask about caregiver screening, backup coverage, supervision, consistency, and costs. Here you'll learn key questions to ask a home care agency before making a decision, including staffing, supervision, and reliability.
What good care looks like vs. red flags.
How can you tell whether your loved one is receiving quality home care? Learn the signs of reliable, attentive care and the warning signs families shouldn't overlook. Learn how to recognize quality home care, identify warning signs, and know what to watch for.
Common mistakes families make.
Choosing home care can be overwhelming, especially when decisions need to be made quickly. Discover five common mistakes families make when arranging care and how to avoid them. You'll learn five common mistakes families make when choosing home care and practical ways to avoid them.
The caregiver shortage & how it impacts your care.
The caregiver shortage affects families looking for reliable home care. This video helps you understand why the shortage exists, how it impacts staffing and consistency, and what to look for in a care provider. At the end of this video, you'll understand the caregiver shortage and how it can affect the availability, quality, and consistency of home care... and what agencies do (and don't do) to make sure families receive consistent care.
What home care actually does.
Home care offers more than many families realize. Learn about the different types of nonmedical in-home assistance available, from personal care and meals to companionship, transportation, and respite for family caregivers. After watching this video, you'll have an overview of what home care includes, how it works, and when additional support at home may make sense.
Home Care vs. Assisted Living
Should an aging parent remain at home with assistance or move into assisted living? This video helps you understand the differences, costs, and considerations that can help families make the right decision for their situation. Learn to compare home care and assisted living, including the benefits, costs, and factors families should consider.
Talking to a parent about care.
What do you do when an aging parent insists they're fine but you're concerned about their safety? Learn practical ways to introduce the conversation about getting home care or in-home help while respecting their independence. This video gives you practical advice for discussing home care with an aging parent who is reluctant to accept assistance.
Caregiver Burnout is REAL. Why you can't do it alone
Caring for an aging parent can become overwhelming, even when it's something you willingly do for someone you love. Learn to recognize caregiver burnout, understand its effects, and explore ways to get additional support. This video shows you how to recognize the signs of caregiver burnout and learn how additional support can help families manage caregiving responsibilities.
How to choose the right home care agency
Choosing a home care agency involves more than finding a good caregiver. Learn why backup coverage, supervision, communication, changing care needs, and agency accountability are essential considerations. At the end of this video, you'll understand what to look for beyond the individual caregiver when selecting a reliable home care agency.
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Contact: Bernie Fitzgerald, Owner bernief@seniorhelpers.com | 352-323-6232