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Corporal Gabrielle Bustos, a combat correspondent with the 6th Marine Corps District, speaks with a resident of the Bloom at Bluffton Home Care Center for the elderly in Bluffton, S.C., July 2, 2013. Marines from the 6MCD and MCRD Parris Island volunteered to post the American flag at the care center, while spending quality time with its residents in spirit of the upcoming 4th of July holiday. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Imbody)

If you and your family are at the start of your own discussions on senior care for a loved one, here are a few ways to help you find the right home caregiver:

Put Together A List of Needs for Care Specific to Your Loved One - As with most things in life, what one person needs may not be on the radar for someone else. Figure out what 'home senior care' will mean for your family. This list will be the cornerstone of the hiring process.

Ask Friends, Co-Workers, and Others for Input - Others around you have probably gone through the same thing you're embarking upon. Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations and reviews from those around you. For example, if you have teachers in the family, have them ask their school nurse for any insight.

Reach Out to the Community for Advice - Churches, community halls, and senior centers are places where you can reach out to for some help. Each works with individuals of all ages and may have a few numbers you can contact.

Make the Interview Process All-Inclusive - If your senior loved one is capable of doing so, then let them be a part of the caregiver interview process. Prepare a list of questions ahead of time, and be sure to have as many family members present. Not only does it help keep everyone in the loop, but it ensures that any questions you may have missed might be brought up by someone else. Finally, having more than one person there means that multiple people can verify the information discussed should it be addressed later.

The process of finding a home caregiver for all seniors needs is not easy. It requires a time commitment and a willingness to put in a lot of effort in picking the right person or service that fits your senior loved one's needs. The key is to make sure everyone in the family, especially the seniors in your life, gets involved and feels as though they are being heard.

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