Hiring Help

When You Can’t Do It All Yourself–Tips on Hiring Home Help

Considerations and Questions to Ask

Many caregivers/support-givers discover that they cannot do it all alone and need access to outside help, whether through government sponsored programs or private pay resources. The problem caregivers/support-givers face is how to go about finding this assistance: which agencies are outstanding, how does one go about hiring a personal care aide themselves, which questions should be asked?

Remember that you are not alone. The resources listed here can help you answer these and many more questions.

Learn more about Government Sponsored Services and Programs

Learn More about Hiring and Privately Paying for Assistance

Getting the Best from In Home Support: Once you have determined that you are going to hire in-home help, you also will need to know how to participate in developing a service plan, determine your level of financial contribution and develop a professional relationship with the paid support worker. For tips and information, click here.

In Home Services links you to listings of various agencies and providers available in Pennsylvania.

Residential Choices - Despite your efforts, situations may arise that make caregiving at home very difficult.  Your loved one may develop a medical condition that requires more monitoring and hands-on assistance than you can provide.  Your own health may prevent you from providing for the needs of your loved one.  Or perhaps you recognize that you are becoming unable to provide the care and supervision that your loved one needs.

Fortunately, there are several residential settings available for your loved one.  Nursing Facilities, Personal Care Homes, Domiciliary Care Homes are among these choices.  Information provided here can help you sort through the many questions and provide the guidance that you and your loved one need to make the best decision.  Click on the links provided below for more information.