When families hire from a reputable home care agency, they avoid the legal responsibilities of being the caregiver's employer. When you hire from a registry, you may become the caregiver's employer, and you might have to assume certain responsibilities, risks and liabilities.

Choosing in-home care might be the best choice for you or your loved one--but how do you know for sure? This quick primer on in-home care can help you make that very important decision.

It isn’t necessary to be in the senior’s home, city or state to provide valuable senior care. That’s fortunate, because families are so dispersed today. As millions of Americans demonstrate daily, providing care to a senior loved one is possible across distances near and far.