THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HIRING A LIVE-IN CAREGIVER
• You have to determine whether your loved one really needs a live-in caregiver or not . You may consider using this option if your loved one needs assistance with dressing and bathing , medication , cooking meals , and using the washroom . If you have to attend to other matters and there is no one else in your home , you may consider hiring a live-in caregiver to help someone you know deal with loneliness .
• You have to know what services caregivers offer and when . Many people are under the impression that because live-in caregivers live in the house with them , they will provide assistance 24 hours a day . This is not true because even they need some time off to handle other problems in their lives . In most cases , they are only going to offer assistance with daily tasks . Therefore , you should consider this important point and then decide if your loved one will certainly benefit from hiring a live-in caregiver or not .
• You have to decide whether you need caregivers for a short time or you need them on a long-term basis . Sometimes , you may even benefit from hiring them permanently . It all depends on the condition of your loved one . If they have a minor injury that makes it difficult for them to handle their daily tasks , you may consider hiring a caregiver for a short time only . Similarly , if you provide primary care to your loved one but you need to go somewhere for a short time , you can also consider hiring a caregiver on a short-term basis . It is also a good idea to hire a caregiver when your loved one has experienced a traumatic incident and now finds it difficult to manage their daily life , live-in caregivers can help make it easier to get back to their normal routine . In case your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer ' s or other chronic problems , going for permanent caregivers may be the best option .