Caregiver Training Blog

As an adult son or daughter you have finally made the difficult decision to hire a private duty caregiver for your mom – but where do you begin?  How do you know what questions to ask, what to look for, who to go to?  Hiring someone to care for an elderly parent can present some challenges and requires research and patience to ensure a good fit.  Whether going through an agency or hiring someone on your own, there are certain steps that must be taken in order to avert potential problems or unintended consequences and liabilities at a later date.

If you are a caregiver for a family member or other loved one, you’ve probably heard more than once, “You need to take care of yourself.”  This is certainly something that is easier said than done especially if you are a primary caregiver.  Most family caregivers did not prepare to take on this role, it’s not something they planned for or just decided one day to do because they have always wanted to see what it was like.  No, most caregivers usually fall into this role, quite literally, because there is no one else that is able or willing to do it.  Does this create stress?  Absolutely!