At some point in your care giving experience, an educated decision regarding home care agencies will become critical.
We have some essential questions that can help prepare you for this difficult decision.

What type of agency is this? (Home Care, Employment, Registry/Broker or Independent Contractor)
Does the agency accept the responsibility for any of the following with regards […]

Posted on August 31st, 2007 by AGIS Staff
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AGIS is all about putting resources together for those in need of immediate direction, sound advice and credible resources for information.
This week’s checklist is an essential for all caregivers. The complete “Where to Begin” Checklist provides you with an immediate action plan for the critical first steps you’ll need to take as a caregiver.
The “Where […]

Posted on August 30th, 2007 by AGIS Staff
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Caregiving Connections is an evolving dimension of our community. This week from “Hot on the Forums” comes a story for caregivers about the rising trend of medical and elderly identity theft.
An AGIS community member writes, “I have a friend that just gave me some disturbing news. Her cousin, in her 50’s, had a minor stroke. […]

Posted on August 29th, 2007 by AGIS Staff
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