Our aging parents deal with physical and sometimes mental declines that challenge their ability to completely take care of themselves on their own. They don’t like the idea of moving out of their homes to a senior care facility. How will they safely age at home, in a safe and happy environment?
Topics: elder care, senior caregivers, caregiver background screening
Several months ago we blogged about the US Supreme Court's findings on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and how this impacts household employers or household employees in a valid same-sex marriage.
Topics: nanny payroll tax, nanny tax, household payroll
Halloween is one of the best memory-making holidays for every child. Those costumes that took hours to put together turn into timeless photos, and the generosity of neighbors can leave your children with a sugar rush that lasts for days ...
This fun tradition can also have some hidden hazards. As parents, guardians and/or child care providers, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety and well being of our children. Please find below a list of safety tips and tricks to keep your child happy and safe this Halloween:
Topics: nanny
Families of aging seniors are confronted with many choices as they navigate options to help maintain a healthy and productive life for elderly family members. Home safety, medication management and transportation are key concerns for every family facing the naturally changing capacities seniors face as they age. In fact, according to the Congressional Budget Office, one third of seniors aged 65 and over need some assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing and personal hygiene, shopping and preparing meals
Topics: elder care, independent elder care hire, private hire for elder care, senior care
A lovely person is sitting in you mother’s living room. Lately you and mom acknowledge that it would be better if mom had some help at home so she could continue to live at home, even as living there has become somewhat difficult. There are some essential tasks that mom simply cannot manage on her own.
Topics: interview guide for elder care, interview questions for senior in-home care, Hiring Elder care, hiring care for seniors, interviewing elder care applicants
Topics: caregiver background screening, Hiring Elder care, hiring care for seniors, interviewing elder care applicants
Today's retired seniors by an overwhelming 9:1 ration fully expect to "age in place," staying in their private homes as long as they can and resisting moves to institutionalized settings. Increasingly these seniors private hire senior caregivers who help with mobility challenges, transportation and general household activities as a way to stay in their homes. When you hire a senior care worker directly, you become an employer.
Topics: aging in place, household payroll tax, Hiring Elder care, hiring care for seniors
Today’s smart phones are miniature computers on the go. Nannies and parents are constantly discovering new apps that help with care coordination, communication, and just plain saving time. Busy moms and nannies are constantly comparing apps and recommending their favorites to their friends.
Topics: nanny
Think about the conflicts you encounter in everyday life, and you’ll recognize the role of details in smooth operations and peaceful negotiations. This is the foundation of a senior home care work agreement.
Topics: elder care, senior caregivers, companionship services, senior home care
HWS client care specialists field inquiries about worker classification - whether a household worker is an employee or an independent contractor - all the time. Families call questioning whether they can treat their household employee as an independent contractor, provide them a 1099 Form instead of a W-2, and avoid the entire issue of payroll taxes.
Topics: worker misclassification independent contractor, 1099 v w-2, nanny independent contractor, household independent contractor
