Try: Before hiring a caregiver it’s helpful to sit down and think through what you need and things you expect the caregiver to do here’s a list of examples #the companion caregiver to commit to caring for your elderly loved one for a defined weekly schedule do not expect the companion caregiver to work seven […]

Try: Before hiring a caregiver it’s important to know what you need them to do and what the senior needs most here’s a list of general caregiver activities responsibilities social interpersonal tasks include spending time with the elder chatting listening watching television and where possilble taking the elder on outings i e to a museum […]

Try: If you are considering whether to hire an elder companion or caregiver for a senior here are some things to consider when making that decision #the elderly person does not have any family member nearby # the elderly person has a family member nearby but that family member does not have the time to […]

Try: There are several traits and skills that you may need in an elder companion caregiver these may include patience tact kindness empathy emotional stability discretion honesty trustworthiness dependability good communication skills ability to follow directions ability to respond well to constructive criticism ability to handle stressful situations well ability to work independently ability to […]

Try: The per hour charge for elder companions and elder caregivers depends on a variety of factors such as # the level of skill that you want the companion or caregiver to possess i e cna lpn rn or other credentials # the amount of work you will be expecting the companion or caregiver to […]