The home care agency will do most of the managing for you, so it is essential that you establish a line of communication with the agency’s management. You have already discussed the details of your situation and the agency should already comprehend what you need in a caregiver. However, if you experience any problems with your caregiver, you will need to communicate the problems with the agency’s management. Management will then make the changes where necessary. If there is a problem, do not wait to address your concerns to the agency’s management. If a problem does not get addressed, it will probably continue and could possibly get worse. Open communication with the agency’s management will prevent any unnecessary stress.

You also need to establish a line of communication with your caregiver. You should have a formal conversation with your caregiver every week to discuss what is going well and what needs improvement. Frequently communicating with your caregiver is a great way to ensure the success of your relationship. Your caregiver will feel more comfortable asking questions and expressing any of their concerns. During each weekly conversation, you should take notes and send them to the agency. This way, everyone involved will be entirely aware of any worries you may have.