How to Prepare for Caregivers Potentially Cancelling Last Minute

Unfortunately, it happens, and it can create a lot of stress.  Here are a few tips that you can do ahead of time to ensure you are prepared in case a caregiver needs to cancel last minute:

1.       Check to see if the agency that you are using will provide an alternate in case a pre-scheduled caregiver can no longer make a visit.  You can take this step further by requesting caregivers that you have met or interviewed at that agency to be listed as potential backups.

2.       Speak to family members or friends who live nearby the person requiring care and let them know about your situation.  It’s not always easy to ask a favor from family or friends but asking ahead of time to prepare them can ease a potential future ask.

3.       Be aware of other safe and reliable options that may be available in the area where the person requiring care lives.  Take note of other agencies in the area so that you have the appropriate contact information to be able to make calls last minute, without having to scramble on the internet first.

4.       Feel free to contact us at CareCheetah anytime and we will send a reliable, vetted, and experienced caregiver on-demand to come help.