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A Consumer Checklist for Choosing Quality Care  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Millions of Americans receive health care in their homes. The Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) can help you select CHAP accredited organizations which must meet stringent standards of car... Details >
Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc.
Caregiver Resources - Visiting Nurse Associations of America  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This site provides several links related to home health care, includes government links and other resources available. ... Details >
Visiting Nurse Associations of America
Choosing A Caregiver: A Guide for Individuals and Families with Special Needs  External Links Disclaimer Logo
If you are a persons with a disability or caring for a person with disabilities. This booklet provides tips, suggestions, and checklists to help you select a caregiver to assist in completing everyday... Details >
General Government Agency
Choosing A Home Health Care Agency  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Choosing the right home health care agency is a major decision. This page provides a list of questions that you can print to help you select the home health care agency that best suits your needs.... Details >
Visiting Nurse Associations of America
Choosing an Agency for In-Home Care  External Links Disclaimer Logo
If you are considering hiring an agency to help a loved one remain at home, here are some things to think about and questions to ask to help to get the highest quality of care.... Details >
AARP
FAQs: Home Health Care  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Home health care is an essential, integral part of health care today, touching the lives of nearly every American. This site presents frequently asked questions about home care. Answers include inform... Details >
Visiting Nurse Associations of America
Find Homecare Providers  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The National Private Duty Association has information on how to locate a homecare provider nationawide.... Details >
National Private Duty Association
Hiring A Home Health Care Worker: Self-Help Guide  External Links Disclaimer Logo
More and more older people are choosing to stay in their homes after they lose physical skills as a result of an illness or accident. Home care is available to help the person stay at home, rather tha... Details >
AARP
Home Care and Hospice State Associations  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This web site presents contact information for home care and hospice associations for each state. Includes complete mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and Internet addresses where available. Sele... Details >
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Home Care/Hospice Agency Locator  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Finding the right provider does not have to be difficult. The Home Care/Hospice Agency Locator contains the most comprehensive database of more than 20,000 home care and hospice agencies. Use this res... Details >
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Home Health Care Services Quarterly  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Home Health Care Services Quarterly continues to publish important research on the cutting edge of home care and alternatives to long-term institutional care for the elderly, disabled, and other popul... Details >
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Home Health Compare
Home Health Compare rates all Medicare-certified home healthcare agencies based on 11 quality measurements. ... Details >
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Maryland Guide to Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living facilities provide a home and support services to meet the needs of residents who are unable to perform, or who need help in performing certain activities of daily living. Facilities m... Details >
Maryland Health Care Commission
Patients and Caregivers: Questions to Ask Care Providers  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This page provides information for patients and caregivers on selecting a home care agency. There are some very important questions that you should ask of your prospective services provider.... Details >
National Private Duty Association

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