The Verified Home and Aging-in-Place Guide
Chevy Chase • Bethesda • Potomac
Know exactly who you are hiring before they walk through your door.
Most residents in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac hire home service providers based on a neighbor's recommendation or a quick online search. Neither tells you whether the vendor is licensed, insured, or trained to work with older adults.
This guide gives you the questions, checklists, and standards you need to make informed decisions across every service category.
- What licenses and insurance to require from every vendor before work begins
- Questions to ask before a senior care provider enters your home
- The 7 home modifications that matter most for aging in place
- How to evaluate estate planning and luxury real estate professionals
- A printable checklist for every service category in this directory
- Red flags that signal an unqualified or uninsured vendor
When my aunt was diagnosed with ALS, we had no idea where to start. We were taken advantage of more times than I want to count. This guide is what I wish someone had handed us.
Maxine Gladden, publisher
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Six chapters. One for every major decision.
Each chapter covers a specific service category with questions, checklists, and standards.
Licensing requirements, caregiver background checks, and what to ask before signing any care agreement.
Contractor licensing, permit requirements, and how to verify insurance before any work begins.
The seven modifications that matter most, ADA standards, and how to find certified aging-in-place specialists.
Senior move manager credentials, estate sale standards, and questions to ask before signing a moving contract.
How to evaluate estate attorneys, what documents every household needs, and when to review your plan.
What separates a qualified luxury agent from a general agent, and how to protect your interests in a high-value transaction.