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Identified the types of support needed. (e.g. personal care, mobility help, companionship, transport) - How often is care needed? (e.g. full-time, part-time, overnight, respite) - Consider any cultural, language, or personal preferences. - Arrange an NASC assessment (if applicable) to check for public funding support.   **✅ Step 2: Explore your care options** - Are we clear on whether we’ll provide care ourselves or bring in support? - Compared: - Agency-based care - Independent caregivers (e.g. through Mycare) - Do we understand the pros and cons of each approach?   **✅ Step 3: Know what to look for in a caregiver** - List any must-haves in terms of experience or qualifications. - Consider soft skills like warmth, patience, and communication style. - Arrange a meet-and-greet or trial session. - Check references or read reviews (if available).   **✅ Step 4: Understand cost and funding options** - Do we have a sense of the weekly/monthly budget for care? - Explored: - Carer Support Subsidy - Disability Allowance - SuperGold Card discounts - NASC-funded services - Speak to a GP, NASC team, or social worker about available support.   **✅ Step 5: Use the right tools to simplify your search** - Search on Mycare for local caregivers. - Filter by location, skills, and availability. - Message questions to any potential caregivers. - Set up a trial to see how things go.   **✅ Step 6: Look after yourself too** - Are we building in breaks or respite time as a carer? - Do we have support from others (family, friends, support groups)? - Are we taking care of our health and well-being? - Are we open to adjusting care as things change?   - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to Choose the Best In-Home Elder Care Services in New Zealand](https://www.mycare.co.nz/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20cozy%20living%20room%20filled%20with%20warm%20natural%20light%20streaming%20through%20large%20windows%20adorned%20with%20sheer%20curtains%20Sitting%20in%20a%20chair%20is%20an%20elderly%20mother%20and%20her%20middleaged%20son%20In%20the%20foreground%20a%20comfortable%20armchair%20is%20positioned%20next.jpeg)](https://www.mycare.co.nz/caring-community/how-to-choose-the-best-in-home-elder-care-services-in-new-zealand) #### [How to Choose the Best In-Home Elder Care Services in New Zealand](https://www.mycare.co.nz/caring-community/how-to-choose-the-best-in-home-elder-care-services-in-new-zealand) ![Picture of The Mycare Team](https://www.mycare.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logos/Mycare-just%20logo.png?width=30&name=Mycare-just%20logo.png) [The Mycare Team](https://www.mycare.co.nz/caring-community/author/the-mycare-team) : 11 June 2025 More and more Kiwis are choosing in-home elder care — and it’s not hard to see why. 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