Frequently Asked Questions

Caregiver Must Be:

• 18 years of age.
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Physically able to perform the services required.
• Able to follow written, verbal or non-verbal instructions.
• Able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• A Connecticut Resident and live in the same household with the client.
• Able to complete record keeping requirements specified by Abuelos Care Inc. 
• Able to handle emergencies and report any changes about the client to the agency.

The principal caregiver is responsible for ensuring that the health and safety needs of the individual are met around-the-clock care, unless the client is receiving care from another previously approved qualified services i.e., PCA, or Adult Day Care.

No. It does not have to be a family member. Anyone living under the same home qualifies. Husband and wife cannot be the direct caregiver. SEE eligibility requirements to be a Direct Caregiver (DCG) for AFL program above.