Home Health Care
Before you can solve a problem with a home health care provider, learn what specific rights are guaranteed by law, assess whether any of them are being violated — and then file a complaint with the appropriate agency or individual if necessary.
Beware that if care is given by a provider that is not licensed by the state, then state agencies will not step in to right the wrongs there. Instead, concerned clients or their advocates will be constrained to negotiating directly with the providers — or seeking help from advocacy organizations or lawyers.
Read about the specific rights clients have and obligations the agency has to its clients.
Forewarned is forearmed, so learn about forms of elder abuse to watch out for.
There are a number of gradual steps to take when trying to resolve your concerns.
As a last resort, consider consulting an attorney to see whether legal action may be appropriate.