Hiring a paid caregiver can feel like a daunting task. With so many options available these days and the cost of home care going up each year, how do you know what is right for you? At this seminar, we will discuss everything you need to know about hiring home help, including:
- Where to find home care services
- The differences between the home care provided by the public health authority and private-pay home care, including scope, method of access and costs, necessary paperwork
- How to prepare for home help, getting your relative on board, and what to look for in selecting your caregiver
- What to expect after you hire home help and how to maintain a great relationship with your caregiver
Instructor Information: Stephanie Chan has been a senior living advisor for the last 17 years. She is passionate about helping seniors and their family caregivers find and implement solutions to maximize the senior’s quality of life and reduce caregiver stress. Stephanie owns two businesses that offer a range of services to help families in their aging and caregiving journeys. Her first business, Home to Home, helps families with care planning, healthcare navigation, and transitions. Her second business, myCareBase, helps families find pre-screened caregivers for hire, to help a senior loved one age-in-place in the home of their choice. In her personal time, Stephanie is a dog-lover and also enjoys volunteering in the community. She has been on several non-profit boards over the last 20 years, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Museum of Vancouver and Goh Ballet. She is currently a board member of Flavours of Hope, a non-profit that helps newcomer women to Canada launch food-based businesses.