Home care is a very fragmented industry with many small companies competing for business, especially in heavily populated urban areas. The quality and professionalism of home care companies varies greatly. To protect yourself or your loved one, you should do some advance screening before making a commitment to use any one company. Here is a handy list of important questions you should not fail to ask.

About the Author

Dr. Granger Benson is founder and owner of Ready Hands Home Care, a company providing personal care assistance, safety supervision, companionship and other services to Northern Virginia residents facing limitations due to aging or illness. Since its inception in 2002, Ready Hands has grown each year and become one of the largest and most highly regarded services of its kind in the northern Virginia area.