I was not sure where to put this question so I am putting it in the general section. I just want to get an idea of what to expect to be provided in general home/health care for seniors to make sure everything will be covered that my mother will need help with. She lived alone but my sister recently started staying with her a few times a week to help her out. I am not sure she is to the point where she needs round the clock care but she does need someone to help out daily.

I have heard horror stories when taking on home care for parents and it has gotten me quite nervous. My mother is in need of help at home and we want to try to avoid making her leave her home if possible. We want to hire a caregiver but many people have talked about neglect and instances of elderly ending up in the hospital from malpractice and bad care. They were unable to sue the companies for compensation which made things worse. Is it a good legal standpoint to therefore draw up and agreement to protect everyone involved?