--001a114b436c739251053ca35739 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hello Tim, I'm out for the afternoon, I will take care of the quote at the end of tje afternoon and the article will be done by Monday morning. I started working on the proofreading, I was wondering when do you need it for? Thank you! Karine Le vendredi 16 septembre 2016, Timothy Thomas a =C3=A9crit : > Hi Karine, > > Can you please translate this article included below, and provide a quote > on the attached Magazine. > > Thanks > > What Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Care Agency? > > When the time has come to consider hiring a home care agency to support a > senior loved one, it is critical to know the level of management the agen= cy > will provide. The greatest benefit of hiring an agency is that their > operations include the necessary management of personnel and associated > bookkeeping and tax considerations. > > Services also include performing exhaustive background checks for > caregivers, including the validation of prior work references and current > skill set, arranging bonding or liability insurance and worker=E2=80=99s > compensation insurance, and managing all responsibilities connected with > payroll and taxes. Unlike most agencies, Home Care Assistance also provid= e > opportunities for continuing education for employees through its online > training platform, Home Care Assistance University. Home Care Assistance > even processes Long Term Care insurance claims for clients. > > We have outlined questions below that cover the full scope of home care > services. Use these questions to guide your search for a reliable home ca= re > agency and ensure that you are finding the best provider for your loved o= ne. > > Background Checks > > How proficient is the caregiver, and/or how long has this agency been in > operation? > 1. What skills does the caregiver possess in caring for people with mild > cognitive decline or Alzheimer=E2=80=99s? If your loved one is living wit= h a > chronic disease, what training does the caregiver have in providing for > your loved one=E2=80=99s specific needs? > 2. What testimonials exist on behalf of the caregiver or the agency? > 3. Does the caregiver have a criminal background? How is the caregiver=E2= =80=99s > driving and work history? How carefully does the agency screen its > caregivers? > > Financial Considerations > > 1. What services does the agency offer and what, if any, are the > associated fees? Are contracts required? Is a minimum fee necessary for > service? > 2. Does the agency deliver written statements itemizing all costs and > payment options related to the home care? > 3. Does the agency take credit cards? Do they process claims for long-ter= m > care insurance? > > Caregiver Education > > 1. What special training does the caregiver currently have? > 2. Does the agency provide training and/or continuing education for its > employees? > 3. Are the caregivers trained to