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Caregiving Guides
December 21, 2009Subsidized Home Care
December 16, 2009Home care (or personal care) aides can help seniors with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.), cooking, and medication reminders. Some aides also help with light housekeeping, driving, grocery shopping, and errands. In 2009, the fee for a home care aide in the DC metro region ranged from around $15 to $30 per hour, depending on the [...]
Selecting a Home Care Aide/Agency
December 16, 2009Home care (or personal care) aides can help seniors with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.), cooking, and medication reminders. Some aides also help with light housekeeping, driving, grocery shopping, and errands. In 2009, the fee for a home care aide in the DC metro region ranged from around $15 to $30 per hour, depending on the [...]
