At the age where we need some help

Posted by kartwk @kartwk, 7 hours ago

with housework etc. I am not certain how to go about finding someone. Also, H is concerned about strangers coming in the house.

We really need help with mopping the floors, the shower floor, dusting high areas etc. I can generally get to anything that I don't have to bend over for (I lose my balance) or reach up for (same reason).

Where to start looking for good help. Thanks.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 5 hours ago

Here are some places I would start - Recommendations from a friend or neighbor, the local Senior services or Council on Aging.
Make sure the person you interview is the one who will come to your home, that they have their own liability and worker comp insurance, and ask to see a current background check. The woman my daughter has used for 3 years checks and insures all of her employees this way, and once every 2-3 months does my daughter's home herself to be sure her workers are cleaning as they should be.