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Partner-In-Care: 3 Steps To Take Before Opening Your HomeBringing a professional into your home, and trusting that person not only with your loved one but with your valuables, can feel a bit intrusive. Take these proactive steps to feel more comfortable with the caregiver in your home. Do Your HomeworkAsk the agency you’ve hired about its screening and training process. All caregivers must undergo a criminal background check. In addition, results of the agency’s surveys by the Department of Health are posted online at health.pa.gov. Set BoundariesWhile you’ll want to create a level of comfort and rapport with your professional caregiver, establish limits that will keep your privacy and household safety intact. For example, it’s OK to make areas of your home off limits to caregivers. Protect Your BelongingsInstead of giving your caregiver a set of keys, purchase a lockbox. Place it outside your house with keys inside, allowing the caregiver to type in a code to retrieve them. You can easily change codes when you no longer want a caregiver to have access. Store valuables in a safe, and keep copies of important documents in a safe place. Also make note of all medications and any narcotics your loved one may be taking to ensure the pills are going only to them. Hiring A Pro To Get More Done
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