Choosing the Right Senior Care Provider

Realizing you need Senior Care to help yourself or a family member stay independent at home is a big step. Choosing the right Senior Care Provider is your next task. As you research your options, here is a list of questions to ask that may help you in making your decision:

Is the Senior Care locally owned?

A locally owned Senior Care Provider will have a sense of accountability to the community it services.

Do they have a well trained staff?

Look for staff that are provided with on-going support and training.

Is care available around the clock?

As many clients need care at all times of the day or night, look for a Senior Care Provider that can offer care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Many can offer short-term, long-term, or care on a respite basis.

Is the care personalized and flexible?

As all clients' needs differ, all care plans should differ, as well. Look for a range of services from which you can choose those that would best meet your needs. Ask if the schedule can be adjusted should your needs change.

Can we expect continuity from the CAREGiver?

To ensure a mutually satisfactory relationship, much thought and effort should be given to both matching the client and CAREGiver, and to seeing that there is as much continuity as possible with the CAREGiver.

Home Instead Senior Care is the leading non-medical home care service for the elderly. We provide companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, and incidental transportation to elderly citizens. We are located in Toronto and provide 24-hour services and 3-hour services. Because we are non-medical, we are much more affordable than other home health care agencies.

"We provide an affordable solution for individuals and couples who prefer to remain at-home where their quality of life is enhanced without the stress and hardships of interrupted routines and changes in daily habits." - Home Instead Senior Care

Home Instead is a member of the national Home Instead Senior Care service network of private providers of non-medical companions and home care for seniors.