Guide · Getting Started

The Family Guide to Choosing In-Home Care

How to know it's time, understanding your options, questions to ask any agency, red flags, and what a good first month looks like.

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Checklist · Hiring

Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Agency

A printable checklist to bring to every conversation — licensing, screening, backup coverage, cost, and red flags.

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Guide · Home Safety

Aging Safely at Home: A Fall & Home-Safety Checklist

A room-by-room walkthrough to spot hazards before they cause a fall — adapted from the CDC's STEADI program.

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Guide · Dementia Care

Supporting a Parent With Dementia While Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

Communication techniques that actually work, a caregiver-stress checklist, and how New Jersey helps pay for respite.

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Guide · Hospital Discharge

Planning for a Safe Hospital-to-Home Transition

Your discharge rights under Medicare and the NJ CARE Act, plus a before-you-leave checklist and a 72-hour home plan.

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Resource Roundup · Local & State Help

Trusted NJ Resources for Caregivers: Where to Turn Next

One statewide phone number, your county's office on aging, and the state programs that help pay for a caregiver's break.

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