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Mistakes to avoid when hiring a
caregiver
• Not involving other family members
• If a person has been taking care of their loved ones alone and they have siblings that
are too lazy, unfocused or busy for helping. It will be his/her responsibility of hiring
a e pe ie ed a egi e a d o e the fi d a pote tial a egi e fo thei pa e t’s
caregiving requirements, they should ask their siblings to be there while interviewing
a caregiver. It is very important to consult all the family members before hiring a
caregiver. This might help in avoiding contentious problems after some time and all
the family members would know about the caregiver. And after all, each family
member will interact with the chosen caregiver.
• Not staying involved
• If ou ha e fi all hi ed a a egi e , it’s e i po ta t to keep aski g ou pa e ts
about how things are going every week at least. Pay attention to the care and help
that ou pa e ts a e e ei i g. That’s ho ou ill k o if the e a e a
requirements or needs that should be met. It will also ensure you and your siblings
that your parents are happy and are satisfied with the care provided.