Home health aide guidance
What Are Home Health Aides Not Allowed to Do?
Care-plan limits, medication boundaries, when to call the nurse, and what to document.
Free caregiver guides
Practical, plain-language guides for home health aides and families. Read each guide on the site or download the printable PDF — no email required.
Updated August 31, 2026
Home health aide guidance
Care-plan limits, medication boundaries, when to call the nurse, and what to document.
Private caregiver hiring
Six job-related questions, what strong answers include, and how to score candidates consistently.
Family care planning
A 2026 planning estimate, what changes the price, Medicare limits, and provider questions.
Aging parent checklist
A week-by-week first month: immediate safety, one information set, daily needs, and backup care.
Caregiver support
Common signs, what to do in the next 15 minutes, what to change today, and when to seek urgent help.
New home health aide
What to bring, what to confirm on arrival, how to report changes, and end-of-shift documentation.
Dementia hospital preparation
A one-page baseline, medical and contact information, comfort items, and discharge questions.
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General educational information only. These guides do not replace emergency services, medical care, legal or tax advice, agency policy, supervisor direction, or a client-specific plan of care.