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This Caregiver Agency provides a free venue for people to get to know caregivers\nDouglas Breuer started MyCareMatch.com with one objective:\xa0Make the process of finding the right care solution less complicated for seniors, people with disabilities and their loved ones.\nDouglas\u2019 motivation stems from his direct experience in senior care and case management over the last 10 years.\xa0\xa0He started his career in Adult Protective Services. Doug investigated cases where vulnerable adults were being exploited or abused.\xa0\xa0He then moved on to act as District Manager for the State of Oregon (\u201cDHS\u201d). \xa0While there, he directed the delivery of long term care services throughout the Central Oregon region.\xa0Douglas had the opportunity to work with seniors and adults with disabilities as well as their families.\xa0\xa0In his role he coordinated with staff, individual care providers, home care agencies, care communities and countless other service providers to develop care arrangements for seniors and adults with disabilities.\nIn our interview, Doug explains what MyCareMatch does that is different from home care agencies. \xa0He also talks about why you might want to use it.\nCaregivers can build profiles detailing their experience, education, photos, references, resumes and even videos. \xa0If you've ever tried to find\xa0a caregiver, you'll probably see how this is helpful.\nThe organization also can provide extensive background checks with the caregiver's permission.\xa0They also provide reference checks and can even provide DMV checks all at very reasonable prices.\nWe discussed the Caregiver Registry for\xa0the state of California..\nCaregivers now\xa0go through an intense State screening process. Doug recommends that even if a Caregiver has had a background check a few months ago it is always best to get a more recent one.\nThe website offers a search tool and educational resources you can explore. If you decide you want to contact a caregiver or care agency, you contact them directly. It is a one to one process.\nWe also discuss “Ray” who was one of his first clients when working for the state of Oregon. Ray was developmentally disabled. \xa0Ray, who was also a senior, didn't let his disability stop him. \xa0He lived in the home his parents left him, and some people wanted to take that away from him. Doug would get\xa0lots of calls about people trying to take advantage of Ray. He talks about the relationship he built and how he helped intervene to keep him protected, and helped maintain his independence\nFind out more at http://www.mycarematch.com\nThis post on Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on RockYourRetirement.com