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Our loved ones want to stay at home as they start getting older, and often they will need some in home help. Elinor Ginzler, the senior vice-president for Livable Communities at AARP, talks with Alyne about how to find the right home caregiver to help care for your loved one and what you must pay attention to before and after the hiring process.

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