[Flat Six]

I worked as a consultant for a couple of years with Home Instead Senior Care. My background is customer satisfaction/customer experience consulting, and Home Instead is one of the finest companies (in any industry) I've ever worked with. With one or two exceptions, each is a franchise and I know the application & interview process is pretty rigorous to become a franchisee. Tremendous amount of training offered for franchisees and caregivers. They're highly involved in elder care issues at the federal and state levels, and at the forefront of providing specialty in-home care for those with dementia.

YMMV, and of course you should check out your local franchisee. Even if you end up with some other provider, I'd encourage you to check out their website -- lots of great advice for those with aging parents.

I'm lucky enough to not have to need care for my parents. But if I did, I'd have no reservations about starting with Home Instead.