17: What is Home Care? with Debbie Gross

Dr. Lakelyn dives deep into one type of service - home care- that can help support older adults and their caregiver. She's joined by Debbie Gross, a Home Instead franchise owner, who shares what families can expect when they look into home care services. Episode highlights include: - An overview of home care services - Scenarios and signs that someone might need home care - The benefits of home care for caregivers  - What the process is like to start home care - Important questions to ask home care providers   Helpful links from this episode: - Guide:  Home Care Solutions - Article: Signs That Your Aging Parent Might Need Help - Article: Difficult Aging Conversations: What to do if You See the Signs To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving  newsletters, visit www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at [email protected]. Like, subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on social media: Facebook: @homeinsteadinc YouTube: @homeinsteadinc