What to check before anyone enters the home
Ask three things: Is she trained in elderly care (not just 'experienced')? Has her background been verified? And is there someone accountable coordinating the care if something goes wrong? Informal or agency hiring often can't answer any of these with confidence — and with a frail parent, that gap matters.
How Medlion does it differently
Every caregiver on Medlion goes through structured training and assessment, a background check, and skill verification before placement — and a Recovery Manager coordinates the care and is the family's single point of contact. Her training, credentials, and track record are provable inside one system, not taken on trust.
The honest part
Medlion is building this network city by city, so availability depends on where you are and when. The fastest way to get matched is to tell a Recovery Manager what your parent needs — they'll plan the right caregiver and duration, or tell you honestly when cover is available.