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Infographic: 5 Steps to Hiring In-Home Help

August 11, 2022

Hiring in-home help can provide much needed respite for family caregivers. But what does it mean to have someone in your home “to help” you? Where do you begin to find someone? Can you afford it? What other issues do you need to consider?

Our newest infographic, “5 Steps to Hiring In-Home Help” offers tips to help guide you through the process of hiring help at home, including:

  • Hiring directly or through an agency
  • Funding that may help pay for in-home help
  • What to do if your care recipient doesn’t want help
  • And more.

“5 Steps to Hiring In-Home Help” is based on our popular fact sheet on the topic. It’s perfect for printing out and hanging on the fridge, sharing online, or sending to fellow family caregivers.

A new infographic every week

“5 Steps to Hiring In-Home Help” is part of a series of ten all-new infographics, each featuring bite-sized tips and helpful ideas on a variety of subjects related to family caregiving and working successfully with people with dementia.

In the coming weeks, we’ll highlight a new infographic every week.

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All infographics—along with every resource on our website, are free to caregivers and providers everywhere.

When you share these with fellow family caregivers, you help us reach more people who may benefit from the support Family Caregiver Alliance provides. So, help us share the love!

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