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Clara Editorial Team

Content & Communications Team

Content & Communications Team

The Clara Editorial Team is dedicated to providing trusted, practical insights for families navigating home care. Drawing on expertise in caregiving, healthcare, and family support, the team creates content to empower readers with clear, compassionate guidance. Whether you're hiring a caregiver, managing care for a loved one, or exploring home care options, Clara is here to help you make confident, informed decisions.

a senior and her private caregiver
a senior and her private caregiver

Finding Care

Care.com, NextDoor, or Word of Mouth: How Do I Find a Reliable Private Caregiver?

Care.com, NextDoor, or Word of Mouth: How Do I Find a Reliable Private Caregiver?

Explore caregiver hiring options—from online platforms to personal referrals

Finding Care

How to Find Home Care Near Me in San Diego: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Find Home Care Near Me in San Diego: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn about your home care options in San Diego so you can find the best fit for your loved one.

Senior Health

How to Support Aging in Place in Washington D.C.

How to Support Aging in Place in Washington D.C.

Help your loved one age safely and comfortably at home in D.C. with the right support and planning.

a private caregiver helping a senior to get dressed
a private caregiver helping a senior to get dressed

Finding Care

What Is The Average Cost Of Nursing Home Care In Virginia?

What Is The Average Cost Of Nursing Home Care In Virginia?

Understand the costs of long term care in VA to make the best choice for your loved one.

senior at home
senior at home

Senior Health

Celebrating (Senior) Independence Day: Autonomy and Quality of Life in Aging

Celebrating (Senior) Independence Day: Autonomy and Quality of Life in Aging

Supporting dignity, choice, and support throughout the aging journey.

Paying for Care

What is the average cost of nursing home care in Oregon?

What is the average cost of nursing home care in Oregon?

Oregon nursing home rates now 57% higher than U.S. average, straining family budgets.

a senior and their private in-home caregiver
a senior and their private in-home caregiver

Caregiving 101

Not Sure What a Caregiver Does? Here’s a Practical Breakdown for Families

Not Sure What a Caregiver Does? Here’s a Practical Breakdown for Families

Learn how caregivers support seniors with daily tasks, companionship, and more.

Caring for Family

Is It Okay to Track My Parent with Dementia? An Ethical Dilemma

Is It Okay to Track My Parent with Dementia? An Ethical Dilemma

Balancing safety and dignity: tracking tech for dementia support at home.

a senior and his caregiver in Arizona
a senior and his caregiver in Arizona

Paying for Care

What Is The Cost Of Senior Care in Arizona?

What Is The Cost Of Senior Care in Arizona?

2025 guide to Arizona in-home care costs, services, and how to plan and pay for support.

a senior and her private in home caregiver
a senior and her private in home caregiver

Finding Care

Not Sure What an Independent Caregiver Does? Here’s a Practical Breakdown For Families

Not Sure What an Independent Caregiver Does? Here’s a Practical Breakdown For Families

What private caregivers do—and how they differ from agency care, costs, and responsibilities.

a senior and his in home caregiver
a senior and his in home caregiver

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

Payroll & Compliance For Care in Arizona

Payroll & Compliance For Care in Arizona

Hiring a caregiver in Arizona? Know your legal and tax duties as a household employer.

a senior doing chair yoga
a senior doing chair yoga

Senior Health

Easy Chair Yoga Exercises Caregivers Can Do with Seniors at Home

Easy Chair Yoga Exercises Caregivers Can Do with Seniors at Home

Chair yoga keeps seniors strong, relaxed, and connected at home.

a senior caregiver in San Diego
a senior caregiver in San Diego

Paying for Care

How Much Is In-Home Care in San Diego? Costs and Breakdown

How Much Is In-Home Care in San Diego? Costs and Breakdown

What San Diego families need to know about in-home care costs—and how to save in 2025.

a senior and her in-home private caregiver
a senior and her in-home private caregiver

Finding Care

Independent Private Caregiver vs. Home Care Agency: Which Is More Cost-Effective for Families?

Independent Private Caregiver vs. Home Care Agency: Which Is More Cost-Effective for Families?

Compare private caregivers and agencies to find the best value and support for home care needs

a senior and his in-home private caregiver
a senior and his in-home private caregiver

Paying for Care

Is Personalized Care More Expensive? Comparing Home Care Models

Is Personalized Care More Expensive? Comparing Home Care Models

Compare costs and benefits of personalized home care and traditional care models

a senior in Washington state who needs in-home care
a senior in Washington state who needs in-home care

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

Payroll & Compliance For Care in Washington

Payroll & Compliance For Care in Washington

How to legally hire and pay a caregiver in Washington State—without the stress

Paying for Care

How Much Is In-Home Care in Sacramento? Costs and Breakdown

How Much Is In-Home Care in Sacramento? Costs and Breakdown

A clear guide to care costs in Sacramento so you can explore your options with confidence.

Paying for Care

In-Home Dementia Care Costs in 2025: What Families Should Expect and How to Plan

In-Home Dementia Care Costs in 2025: What Families Should Expect and How to Plan

Budgeting smart for rising dementia care costs in 2025.

a senior and their caregiver in Los Angeles
a senior and their caregiver in Los Angeles

Paying for Care

How Much Is In-Home Care in Los Angeles? Costs and Breakdown

How Much Is In-Home Care in Los Angeles? Costs and Breakdown

What in-home care costs in LA—and how to plan, save, and find the right support.

a senior staying active
a senior staying active

Senior Health

How to Make Health & Fitness a Family Affair—At Every Age

How to Make Health & Fitness a Family Affair—At Every Age

Tips to include every generation—especially seniors—in your family’s fitness routine.

a senior and his caregiver
a senior and his caregiver

Caring for Family

Seniors Living Independently: Tips for a Safe and Empowered Life at Home

Seniors Living Independently: Tips for a Safe and Empowered Life at Home

Help loved ones age safely at home with the right care, support, and peace of mind.

Senior Health

When Should a Senior Stop Driving? Understanding the Signs and Exploring Transportation Alternatives

When Should a Senior Stop Driving? Understanding the Signs and Exploring Transportation Alternatives

Know the signs it's time to stop driving—and explore safe, empowering alternatives for seniors.

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

What is Direct Employment of a Private Caregiver? How Does It Differ From Agency-Based Home Care?

What is Direct Employment of a Private Caregiver? How Does It Differ From Agency-Based Home Care?

Costs, control, and how Clara simplifies legally hiring an independent caregiver.

a senior and a nurse providing in home care
a senior and a nurse providing in home care

Caregiving 101

Do You Need a Caregiver or a Nurse?

Do You Need a Caregiver or a Nurse?

Know the difference to choose the right support for your loved one.

a senior aging in place
a senior aging in place

Caregiving 101

How Much Does Aging In Place Cost?

How Much Does Aging In Place Cost?

Understand the key factors that shape the cost of care at home.

a senior and her private caregiver
a senior and her private caregiver

Finding Care

What Are The Alternatives To Home Care Agencies For Care For My Aging Parents?

What Are The Alternatives To Home Care Agencies For Care For My Aging Parents?

Explore flexible, affordable alternatives to traditional home care agencies for aging parents.

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

What Happens If You Underpay Payroll Taxes? (Hint: It’s Expensive)

What Happens If You Underpay Payroll Taxes? (Hint: It’s Expensive)

Underpaying caregiver taxes can cost you thousands. Here’s how to stay compliant.

a senior at a dance class
a senior at a dance class

Senior Health

Strong, Steady, and Supported: Helping Seniors Stay Active and Empowered

Strong, Steady, and Supported: Helping Seniors Stay Active and Empowered

Discover how staying active helps seniors age with strength, dignity, and support.

a family arguing over home care for their elderly parent
a family arguing over home care for their elderly parent

Caring for Family

When Siblings Disagree About Care: Tips for Reaching Consensus

When Siblings Disagree About Care: Tips for Reaching Consensus

Sibling conflict over elder care? Here’s how families can find consensus and support their loved one

a senior aging in place with his dog
a senior aging in place with his dog

Senior Health

How Therapy Animals Can Help with Loneliness in Seniors

How Therapy Animals Can Help with Loneliness in Seniors

Therapy animals ease senior loneliness and boost emotional and physical well-being.

a senior in need of home care
a senior in need of home care

Senior Health

What Are The Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)?

What Are The Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)?

Understanding ADLs helps families know when seniors need support to stay independent at home.

a senior evaluating the I-9 of a private caregiver
a senior evaluating the I-9 of a private caregiver

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

Understanding the I-9 Process for Domestic Employees

Understanding the I-9 Process for Domestic Employees

Hiring a caregiver? Don't skip Form I-9—it’s a legal must for household employers.

a senior feeling isolated
a senior feeling isolated

Senior Health

This Is Ageist: When Seniors Feel Dismissed by the System

This Is Ageist: When Seniors Feel Dismissed by the System

Ageism harms seniors' health and dignity—here's how private, in-home care can help restore both.

a senior who needs in-home care
a senior who needs in-home care

Caregiving 101

What to Do If Your Parent Refuses Help

What to Do If Your Parent Refuses Help

Struggling to get a parent to accept help? Start small, stay patient, and lead with empathy.

an senior in need of in-home care
an senior in need of in-home care

Senior Health

Osteoporosis in Older Adults: What Every Caregiver Should Know

Osteoporosis in Older Adults: What Every Caregiver Should Know

Support bone health and independence with care for seniors with osteoporosis.

a senior and her private in-home caregiver
a senior and her private in-home caregiver

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

Why Every Caregiver Should Sign a Written Agreement (and What to Include)

Why Every Caregiver Should Sign a Written Agreement (and What to Include)

A written caregiver agreement protects families and caregivers with terms, rights, and expectations.

a senior aging in place
a senior aging in place

Senior Health

Why Aging in Place Is the New Reality for Most Baby Boomers

Why Aging in Place Is the New Reality for Most Baby Boomers

Seniors can’t afford assisted living—and aging in place is reshaping the housing and care market.

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

Your Legal Responsibilities as a Household Employer—Simplified

Your Legal Responsibilities as a Household Employer—Simplified

Hiring a caregiver at home? Know your legal responsibilities to protect your family and finances.

Senior Health

Warning Signs Of Vision Loss In Seniors—And What To Do Next

Warning Signs Of Vision Loss In Seniors—And What To Do Next

Spot the signs of vision loss and learn how to support seniors with vision loss to age in place.

Senior Health

“They Were Talking to Each Other, But Not to Me”: Understanding the Patient Experience During Hospital-to-SNF Transitions

“They Were Talking to Each Other, But Not to Me”: Understanding the Patient Experience During Hospital-to-SNF Transitions

Improving hospital-to-SNF transitions with better communication and advocacy.

a senior and her caregiver
a senior and her caregiver

Caring for Family

Managing Caregiver Expectations and Family Boundaries

Managing Caregiver Expectations and Family Boundaries

Set boundaries and expectations for a healthier, more sustainable caregiving journey.

a private caregiver being interviewed for a home care job
a private caregiver being interviewed for a home care job

Finding Care

How to Vet an Independent Caregiver Without an Agency

How to Vet an Independent Caregiver Without an Agency

Step-by-step guide to safely hiring an independent caregiver without using an agency.

a private caregiver pushing a senior in a wheelchair
a private caregiver pushing a senior in a wheelchair

Senior Health

Stroke Awareness Month: Navigating Recovery After the Crisis

Stroke Awareness Month: Navigating Recovery After the Crisis

Understand the stroke recovery journey and how to support loved ones every step of the way.

an elderly man and his caregiver
an elderly man and his caregiver

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

Why "Under The Table" Employment Is A Ticking Time Bomb

Why "Under The Table" Employment Is A Ticking Time Bomb

Avoid legal and financial risks—hire your caregiver the right way.

Payroll, Taxes & Compliance

The Importance of Proper Contracts for Domestic Workers—Especially For Private Caregivers

The Importance of Proper Contracts for Domestic Workers—Especially For Private Caregivers

Contracts protect caregivers and families—laying the groundwork for trust, clarity, and fairness.

Caring for Family

Smart Home Devices for Aging in Place: What’s Worth the Investment in 2025?

Smart Home Devices for Aging in Place: What’s Worth the Investment in 2025?

Smart home tech that helps seniors live safely and independently at home in 2025.

an elderly woman opening her fridge in her kitchen
an elderly woman opening her fridge in her kitchen

Senior Health

Digestive Health Tips for Seniors: Why It’s Often Overlooked

Digestive Health Tips for Seniors: Why It’s Often Overlooked

Digestive health is vital for seniors but often overlooked. Learn how personalized care can help.

Caregiving 101

What If I Only Need Home Care for a Few Hours a Week?

What If I Only Need Home Care for a Few Hours a Week?

Learn about your options if you only need minimal home care.

Senior home care for stroke patient by a private caregiver
Senior home care for stroke patient by a private caregiver

Paying for Care

What is the cost of in-home care for stroke patients in California?

What is the cost of in-home care for stroke patients in California?

Stroke recovery at home: what it costs and what affects the price of in-home care in California.

a family caregiver providing home care for her senior loved one
a family caregiver providing home care for her senior loved one

Caring for Family

Can a Family Member Be Paid to Be a Caretaker in California?

Can a Family Member Be Paid to Be a Caretaker in California?

Learn how family caregivers in California can get paid for providing in-home care.

a senior and his caregiver at home
a senior and his caregiver at home

Caring for Family

When Is It Time for Assisted Living—or Is In-Home Care the Better Choice?

When Is It Time for Assisted Living—or Is In-Home Care the Better Choice?

Read this short guide for families who are thinking about assisted living for their loved one.

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Better care starts with Clara.

Find, hire, and pay top-notch caregivers without the headache for a price that fits your budget.

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Better care starts with Clara.

Find, hire, and pay top-notch caregivers without the headache for a price that fits your budget.

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