{"id":2028,"date":"2020-12-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.boomershub.com\/?p=2028"},"modified":"2024-12-13T18:48:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T18:48:14","slug":"live-in-caregiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/live-in-caregiver","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0The Ugly Truth About A Live In Caregiver&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2028\" class=\"elementor elementor-2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69654fe3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"69654fe3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f542ae2\" data-id=\"f542ae2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eadc3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eadc3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The population of seniors has been rising with each year, and in 2022, about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/457822\/share-of-old-age-population-in-the-total-us-population\/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20about%2017.3%20percent,population%20was%2065%20or%20over.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17.3% of older adults aged 65 and above <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">were a part of the American population. With this increasing population, the demand for caregivers has soared, making it a rather promising and fulfilling job to consider. However, are<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> live-in caregiver jobs <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all about just doing good and making a difference? Does having a l<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ive in caregiver<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> actually take away all your worries? Where there is light, there is darkness and just so, there is a flipside to the lives of caregivers and for those hiring them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we get into the ugly truths about a live-in caregiver, let\u2019s address \u2026 <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c961cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c961cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What does live-in care and 24 hour care mean?\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both live-in or 24 hour care is a form of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/home-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that are temporary solutions that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow the senior to recover at home, from illness or surgery,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide respite for family members to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-from-caregiver-burnout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recover from burnout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help the seniors age in place and assist them with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/iadls-vs-adls#What_Are_ADLs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activities of daily living<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so that they don\u2019t have to consider<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-senior-living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> other senior living options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f34bdb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f34bdb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The difference between live-in caregiver and 24-hour care<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A live-in caregiver is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">room and board live-in caregiver,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like a professional flat mate, staying at home, day and night, to provide care based on the senior\u2019s health guidelines. It is mandated that they are given around 8 hours break each 24 hours and accommodation to rest. The national average cost per month is around $20,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re worried that your senior loved one needs care even at night, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitingangels.com\/articles\/live-in-or-24-hour-care-allowing-elderly-adults-to-age-in-place-in-their-homes\/432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 hour care is the better option<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. About 2 or more caregivers can rotate their working hours in shifts and ensure 24\/7 support. However, this option is more expensive and multiple caregivers may overwhelm the senior.\u00a0 The national average cost per month is around $25,000.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a407fdf elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a407fdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/assisted-living#why-should-you-choose-boomersHub-for-assisted-living\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find assisted living facilities near you<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b889512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b889512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>5 ugly truths about live-in caregivers and how to deal with them<\/h2>\n<h3>No 1: Having communication problems is unavoidable<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the assigned caregiver may be doing their best to ensure your loved one is in good hands, there will be times when they may not be able to share updates each day while you\u2019re at work. Also based on the senior\u2019s needs, the care plan may need to be changed from time to time and without informing the live-in caregiver, it may be difficult for them to adapt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br \/><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be easy-going so that the caregiver can reach out to you. Remember you and the caregiver are a team. Have scheduled communication windows each day to understand how your loved one is doing, for discussing care plans and making you and the caregiver are both on the same page for any changes in plans. \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>No. 2: Live-In caregivers are not at your helm 24\/7<\/h3>\n<p><b>There are strict laws in each state that ensure that caregivers aren\u2019t exploited beyond their contractual agreement.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Live-in caregivers normally work <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agespace.org\/care\/live-in-care\/carer-duties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 to 10 hours per day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and 56 hours per week. On occasions for overtime, you\u2019ll have to compensate them for it. Before the set number of working hours in the contract has to be mentioned beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allow them some time off their schedule so that they can look after their own families. In the long run, the caregiver will appreciate you caring for their work life balance and try to work better with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e7a6f6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7e7a6f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/independent-living#independent-living-options-in-your-area\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find independent living facilities near you<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5f509e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5f509e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>No. 3: Even the best live-in caregiver can get overwhelmed<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your elderly loved one has<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/10-interesting-facts-about-alzheimers-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Alzheimer\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for example, or has extreme changes in behavior, it can get frustrating for the care provider to adapt to these challenges on a regular basis. It can also mean that the elderly patient needs more specialized care like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/memory-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">memory care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you wish to continue with this caregiver, a productive discussion regarding a care plan or for the aide to take time off can be helpful. However, you may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/nursing-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consider nursing home care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your senior patient needs better supervision and care. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>No.4: Their plan for recreation for your senior may not match your vision<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> live in caregivers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from experience or personal expectations might think sitting on the sofa all day in front of the TV with your elderly adult is a great activity as companionship. Whereas your vision might be for them can be to sit in the sun, bond over common topics and what not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before hiring, ask the would-be care provider about their hobbies and interests and see if it\u2019s a good match for the senior. You can inquire about their usual routines for recreation for the patients and see if they meet your expectations. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ebb94 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"48ebb94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/memory-care#why-should-you-choose-boomersHub-for-memory-care\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find memory care facilities near you<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d9cbd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d9cbd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>No. 5: One moment of distraction for your live in care giver can be fatal<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s implicit that a live in home caregiver has to be constantly vigilant around your elderly adult at home. However, there have been times when it\u2019s either the care provider\u2019s phone or the doorbell that caused your senior to slip and get into a nasty fall.<\/p>\n<p>Solution: While it\u2019s important for live-in caregivers to be connected to their phones for emergencies or attend to other home duties, it is important to be gentle and firm about establishing a minimal distraction policy during their hours of duty.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25102b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25102b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>5 Misconceptions about in-home caregivers and truths <\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the trend for live-in caregivers rises, so do growing misconceptions surrounding them. They not only stand in the way of care-seekers as it hampers their judgment. They also demotivate caregivers. So, we\u2019re here to clear the air around these misconceptions! Now YOU can make the right decision for your loved one!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. It\u2019s always the caregiver\u2019s fault not the patient\u2019s<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel like the updates shared from the assigned caregiver do not match the senior\u2019s perspective, you might want to look closely. While cases of abuse at the hands of caregivers do exist, you\u2019ll be shocked to know, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/niemanstoryboard.org\/2020\/09\/22\/how-reveal-investigated-the-systemic-abuse-of-americas-caregivers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caregivers face abuse <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some forms of abuse can be getting beaten by the agitated patient, verbal abuse, overwork without compensation and so on. Please be vigilant and honor the live-in heroes! Have regular communication and be kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><br \/>2. Independent Caregivers Are Hard to Find<\/h3>\n<p><br \/>Independent caregivers aren\u2019t that hard to find. Reach out to your friends and relatives and ask them to refer someone to you. You can also get in touch with a local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) (churches, senior centers, or even your doctor\u2019s- are great places to find one). Online ads and newspapers are a way to start with your search. There are many classified ads for such services.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, even family members can step up as care providers. <\/span><b>The advantage of independent caregivers is that they are usually not as expensive as their agency counterparts.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> However, a thorough background check is necessary when hiring one. The advantage of caregivers under agencies is that they are trained and vetted professionals.You can find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/home-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Care services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with us!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c830468 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c830468\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/home-care#why-should-you-choose-boomersHub-for-home-care\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find home care facilities near you<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61238bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61238bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. A Live-In Caregiver Salary Must be High<\/h3>\n<p><b>A live-in caregiver may charge anywhere between $10 to $30 per hour.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Live-In_Caregiver\/Hourly_Rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get an estimate from this site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A caregiver\u2019s salary will depend on several factors such as the number of <\/span><b>hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of duty, services, state rules and so on. Whether it\u2019s an independent or informal caregiver, you may need to negotiate the rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. My house and I Are Prepared for Home Care<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have to take care of quite a few things before you can opt for live-in Home Care. <\/span><b>First, compile your senior\u2019s medical information and share it with the caregiver.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a separate room for your caregiver as <\/span><b>they need their personal space. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, ask your caregiver if they have any requirements so that their stay is comfortable too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Live-In caregivers Only Look after Routine Tasks<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, the basic requirements for caregivers is to assist with daily activities like <\/span><b>bathing, eating, and reading etc. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may also help with managing finances, providing transportation, and maintaining medication. Many caregivers are certified to help with medical assistance. Some caregivers may offer a one-stop solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, don\u2019t hesitate to hire a caregiver for the sole purpose of maintaining the daily routine of your loved one. We all know how demanding time schedules can be, especially if you have a family to look after. Seniors will always appreciate the assurance of having good company and care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63ce519 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"63ce519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/nursing-home#nursing-home-options-in-your-area\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find nursing homes near you<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9393114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9393114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live-in caregivers can be an invaluable asset, gifting you and your family peace and invaluable support. There are challenges for caregivers in this industry along with misconceptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re hoping this article gave you insight and truth to many of these prejudices. It is important to communicate with your family care providers, treat them with compassion and empathy, and a positive, and safe caring environment can be created for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some related articles that you might want to check out:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/caregiver-legal-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Issues for Caregivers: Common Ones They May Face<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-caregiver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Become a Caregiver: Step-by-Step Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/qualities-of-great-caregivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualities of Great Caregivers: 12 Most Essential Ones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like what we shared with you, share these common misconceptions and the counter-facts with your loved ones, and help them in your own little way. In case of any queries\/questions, leave us a comment down below, and we\u2019ll get back to you at the earliest!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce72ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ce72ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FAQs <\/h2>\n<h3>What does a caregiver do that works the overnight shift?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The caregiver is responsible for aiding in any bathroom trips, medication management and monitoring of vitals of the senior. While the elderly adult sleeps, the caregiver stays vigilant and ensures overall safety for the senior.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Are there any pros and cons to hiring a live in caregiver?<\/h3>\n<p><b>Here are the pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The caregiver is available 24\/7 which can be a source of comfort and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As there is one caregiver responsible, the senior can form a good bond, which can facilitate better care.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are more affordable for hiring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here are the cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The live-in caregiver will need 8 hours of rest each day and if your senior needs support during the night, you may have to consider another caregiver for the night shift.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The elderly adult may find it monotonous seeing the same caregiver daily and vice versa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on one live-in caregiver will lead to his\/her burning out or becoming overwhelmed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Who qualifies as a caregiver under Medicare rules?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no specific qualifications to be a caregiver under Medicare rules, but the person providing care must be someone who is either related to the beneficiary or has been appointed by the beneficiary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do you have to pay taxes on caregiver wages?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to this question is complicated. In general, caregivers are not considered employees, and as such, their wages are not subject to payroll taxes. However, if a caregiver is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.specialneedsalliance.org\/the-voice\/the-pitfalls-of-caregiver-employment-paying-withholding-and-reporting-requirements-2\/#:~:text=If%20the%20caregiver%20is%20classified,wages%20paid%20to%20the%20caregiver.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classified as an employee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they have to pay income taxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The job of caregivers in the 21st century extends beyond the word itself. They act as the backbone of the healthcare system. 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