{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"019: Finding the Right Home Care Approach","description":"In episode 19 of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten welcomes Francesca Vogel, home care liaison for Home Care Assistance, to the show. Francesca works with seniors and their families to help navigate their specific care needs. Francesca is such a valuable asset in her field, not only because of her 24 years of health care experience but her vast knowledge base and her endless network of connections across the state of California and beyond. Discussing home care and even potential end-of-life care is not an easy subject for people, but it\u2019s something that every family should talk about so they know and understand their options. Kirsten and Francesca dive into what services a home care assistant provides, who looks for home care, the questions to ask when looking for the right caregiver, the differences between home care and hospice, and why it\u2019s not recommended to hire just a friend or neighbor. Whether you are in the middle of working these issues out with the seniors in your life or are only in the planning stages, this is an episode not to be missed. Top Three From Episode #019: Ask questions Use your resources \u2013 Google and Yelp reviews, professionals like bankers and attorneys Remember you are never alone Time-stamped Show Notes: 3:24 \u2013 What\u2019s happening in someone\u2019s life when they should be thinking about home care? 6:07 \u2013 What kinds of services are a professional caregiver hired for? 9:28 \u2013 Francesca defines the difference between hospice and home care. 12:10 \u2013 Kirsten asks Francesca to discuss who works for and with Home Care Assistance. 20:14 \u2013 What do people need to be thinking about when looking for home care assistance? 22:05 \u2013 What kind of questions should potential clients ask about how a client care manager works? 23:12 \u2013 Why someone should not just hire a friend or neighbor to give home care assistance. 28:55 \u2013 When you need to hire home care, do you sign a contract? 35:50 \u2013 What do you do when an elderly client is against care? Episode #019 Freebie: \u201cWe all lose our keys and forget where we put our reading glasses as we get older. It\u2019s normal.\u201d In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, home care expert Francesca Vogel highlights how vital it is to educate seniors and their families on their care options and to provide tools to help them age as happily, healthily and comfortably as possible. Family members will see their elder loved ones start to lose their memories and automatically think the worst, but that\u2019s not always the case. As discussed in today\u2019s episode, Francesca is sharing a guide with listeners called How to Spot the Early Signs of Alzheimer\u2019s. It goes through the various things you might be seeing in your loved one and offers a step-by-step guide to help notice the first signs of Alzheimer\u2019s or determine if there might be something else going on. Click here to download your copy now! Resources\/Tools\/Links Mentioned in This Episode: Book Series by Home Care Assistance Founders Mind Over Gray Matter \u2013 Mentioned https:\/\/homecareassistance.com Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together  Visit https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/scheduling\/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications\u2014from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com.           ","author_name":"Absolute Trust Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/podcast","html":"