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Be Cautious When Using Care Service Resources

June 26, 2019 by Matt Young Leave a Comment

Be Cautious When Using Care Service Resources

Senior care can be confusing and overwhelming. There are a lot of websites and services out there, and many of them claim to have the best information. This would be great if that info wasn’t conflicting at times! There are a few reasons why this happens, but the bottom line is that no matter which site or service you go to, unless they are familiar with your family and the unique situation you are experiencing, they can’t know what’s best for you.


This is why it’s so important to know what your loved one’s needs are. Care should revolve around the individual, and not the other way around. Finding a service that can meet those needs should be one of your top priorities early on in the care search.


Really, it is good for you to be wary of any sort of guide or cheat sheet that a care service releases to help you make better care decisions. That might sound strange coming from us because Paradise In-Home Care is a senior care service, and we have spoken a lot about strategies and things to consider when it comes to finding the very best care for your elderly loved ones. Still, that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t warn you about this. Publications, guides, and helpful resources that are released by care services can have a bit of a self-serving edge to them. Attracting business is a vital part of any company staying profitable.

It’s important to focus on the needs of your family, and not just what care services tell you.


Even though we try our best to avoid this, it’s impossible to completely remove a sense of bias from the mix. Senior care is what we do, and we can’t remove that point of view from our articles and resources. At the same time, you have an obligation to do what’s best for your family. To do this, you need information, but it’s important to check out more than one resource–especially if that resource has something to offer you for sale as a product.


All of these sources can be good. And even if the company that’s published them does want you to buy something from them, this is not evidence that the information is not helpful. Just use some caution when choosing what services or products are going to be best for you and your family. Sometimes, the information that is given can be limited, or not specifically apply to your situation. If you’re going to spend money on care, it’s important that you are focused on the things that are going to be the most helpful.


If you are unsure of where to start, get in touch with a professional in the field that can act as a disinterested third party. Senior Services, your county’s Department of Social Services, or even an elder care attorney can help in this respect. These are people who do not stand to profit one way or another if you choose one type of care over another or one caregiver instead of another. They are people who care about people and who want to help you find what will be in your family’s best interests.

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