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Home Care: Questions to Ask in Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Philadelphia Counties in PA

By Family Choice Home Care

Home care agencies provide services that range from home support such as cleaning, cooking and running errands to help with transportation to MD appointments and more.

To receive quality assistance, it's important to know what questions to ask so that you hire the home care agency that's right for you.

To help you sort through your options, ask questions to help you evaluate the services. There are several facets to home care, and asking the right questions up front can help you choose the best agency for your needs.

Agency qualifications

"How long has the agency been in business?

"Is the agency licensed by the state? Most states - but not all - require agencies to be licensed and reviewed regularly.

"Has the Agency been reviewed by third party companies such as Seniors Approved

"Does agency participate with websites that allow it's client to write unbiased reviews such as CareGrade.com?

"Can the agency provide references? Ask for a list of doctors, hospital discharge planners and former clients who have experience with the agency.

"What are the credentials of the providers?

Quality of care

"Will the agency provide you with the services of nurses aides, CNAs or therapists? Will they work directly with you, your family members or your doctor?

"Does the agency have references on file for home care staff?

"Does office staff seem friendly and helpful and responsive?

Costs

"How does the agency handle expenses and billing?

"Does the agency accept long term care insurance, private pay or any other types of payments?

"What resources does the agency provide to help you get financial assistance, if needed?

Understanding services

"Does the agency provide a brochure that outlines fees, eligibility requirements and services provided? Many agencies provide a "patient's bill of rights" that outlines the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.

"Will you be involved in planning for care or making changes to the care plan?

"Who will be working in your home, and what are his or her specific duties?

"Are caregivers available round-the-clock? Is someone on call?

"How does the agency address and resolve problems? Who can you or another family member contact with requests, questions or complaints?

"Does the home care agency require that you have a primary family caregiver as a condition of admission? If so, what will be required of that person?

"How many hours of coverage a week are allocated?

"Does the agency work with hospice patients? (if this is appropriate)

"Does the home health care service provide long term care or respite services.

"Do they provide hourly and Live-In services?

Brought to you by Family Choice Home Care, Serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania, www.homehealthcarepa.com, 888-257-3550.

Questions To Ask In Interviews

After you've discovered a car you may want to purchase, call the seller and ask questions about the vehicle. I have provided a checklist of things to ask the seller so keep this list handy and use it when talking with the them over the phone. Many people are embarassed or afraid to ask questions about a car they are buying because they think they are being pushy or intrusive. This is simply not true. It's your money so don't be afraid to find out all you can about the car you are looking at.

The first question you want to ask is, "Why are you selling the car?" Put them in a defensive position and they must answer promptly. If they hesitate, they have something to hide. Why do most people sell their car? Maybe they lost their job, or there are too many things wrong with it and they don't want to fix it, they'd rather sell it to you. Maybe they bought a better new car and are selling it themselves. These are just a few of the reasons for someone to sell a car.

How many miles are on it? This is the moment of truth for most sellers. This can really reduce the selling price if there's too much mileage. The standard that is accepted by most is 15,000 miles per year. If they have more than that, you will find that websites like Kelly Blue Book and the N.A.D.A. have charts that deduct off the market value of the car for the excessive mileage.

Do they have all the maintenance records, proof of tune ups, and oil change receipts and other repairs or maintenance done on the car? You just nabbed them with three defensive questions in a row. They probably will not have this information, however,even though everyone SHOULD! This can be a powerful negotiating tool plus if you go to sell a car, it can bring a quick sale. This is especially true for higher line cars like Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, etc. These vehicles can be worth quite a bit less without the proper records.

The seller might say "No one keeps that stuff". Your reply will be "I do and everyone I know does. Without it, I have no validation that you properly maintained the car."

Have the seller describe the condition of the interior, the seats, make sure the dash is not cracked, find out about the paint, tires, A/C compressor, ask if the A/C runs cool and what type of AC system it has. Is there any other known issues or needed repairs that you should know about?

After you've asked all the appropriate questions and still think you're interested in the car, it's time to make an appointment with the seller to look at and test drive the car. This is where you find out if they were really truthful. If you discover right away that they lied to you about something you asked I would just walk away. If you caught them in one lie there is no telling how many things they could be hiding from you.

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