Savvy Senior: How to hire an in-home helper for an aging parent

Dear Savvy Senior,

I would like to hire an in-home helper for my 82-year-old mother to assist with household chores like housekeeping, grocery shopping and driving her to the doctor, etc. But mom doesn’t require any personal/physical caregiving, nor does she require any home medical care. Any tips to help us find someone?

Searching Sarah

Dear Sarah,

Getting your mother some help at home to ha...