Home Care Resources

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Home Care ResourcesShaun2022-04-02T10:42:11-04:00

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Home Care & Home Health Blog

Selecting a Home Care Agency

Unpaid Care

Hiring 1099 Caregivers

Fighting Caregiver Fatigue

Best Ways to Split Caregiving Costs

Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

When Should Family Apply for Medicaid

Paid to Be a Family Caregiver

W2 or 1099 Caregiver?

Male Caregivers: The Untold Story

Paying for Home Care

Home Care versus Assisted Living

Articles, Directories, & Helpful Links

To help your research of in-home care, we’ve compiled a collection of helpful home care resources to make your research easier. Browse our articles on different home care options, how to pay for home care, and other home care resources. If we can help with any of your questions, please contact us.

Guides and Directories

Cost of Long Term Care – Genworth Financial

Guide to Retirement Living – Sourcebook

What to Ask About Home Care Agencies – AARP

Maryland Consumer Guide to Long Term Care

Home Care Resources

Maryland Dept of Health: Services at Home

Maryland Access Point

Home Health Resources

Home Health Compare: Medicare’s Ratings

Home Health: What It Is and What to Expect

Paying for Home Health: Medicare Eligibility Info

Home Health: Patient Rights

Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s Foundation

National Institute of Health Info

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