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Define the Service

• What is in-home care?
• What is the difference between home health and home care?
• What is the difference between home care and chore services?
• How do I know if I’m ready for in-home care?
• What is live-in care?
• What is respite care?
• What is hospice care?
• What my parent needs is to get out more - what transportation options are available?
• What are the alternatives to in-home care?

Arranging for services

• Talking to a parent about arranging for in-home care.
• How do I arrange for in-home care?
• How many hours a day and how frequently should I schedule assistance?
• What is a care or case management agency?
• What does a case or care management agency do?
• How do I select a caregiver or nurse?
• What should be my expectation of an in-home caregiver?
• What is an assessment?
• What is a plan of care?
• What is a change of condition?
• What is the cost of in-home care?
• Does Medicare pay for in home care?
• Does Medicaid/ COPES (state assistance) help pay for in-home care?
• What is Medicaid/COPES planning?
• Does long-term care insurance pay for in-home care?
• Are there any benefits available for veterans?
• What if we don’t qualify for in-home care?
• How often are there rate increases in care?

Licensing and regulations

• How are in-home care agencies licensed?
• What can in-home care legally do for an older adult?
• What is nurse delegation?
• What if I want to file a complaint against a caregiver or an agency?

Specific Concerns

• 3 misconceptions of in-home care
• What is the transition period like when first having a caregiver in the home?
• What tasks should other family members keep doing and which tasks should we arrange for through in-home care?
• How do I arrange for medical services if my parent can’t get out of the house easily?
• How do I arrange to get medical equipment and medical supplies for my parent?
• Is in-home care a short-term fix?