Aging at Home: What You Need to Know About In-Home Care

Almost everyone wants to stay in their own home as they age. But when the plan is simply, “We’ll hire someone to come in,” families are often surprised by how complicated—and expensive—in-home care can be. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark talks with Brooke Martindale, owner of Cheer Home Care and Healthcare, who brings more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Together, they answer the questions families ask most: What does in-home care actually provide? What does it cost? What’s the difference between hiring privately and using an agency? What makes a great caregiver? And how do you convince a parent or spouse to accept help when they don’t want it? They also tackle an important question many families wait too long to ask: How do you know when a little help at home is no longer enough? If aging at home is part of your plan, this is a conversation worth hearing. ***Links and Resources:*** *Brooke Martindale, owner Cheer Home Care & Health -* https://cheerhomecare.com ***Jacqui Clark -*** *Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *This Is Living Well -* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Instagram -* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Facebook –* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices