Following a hospital discharge, a staggering 1 in 5 elderly patients will be readmitted within one month. Medicare seeks to lower these high 30 day readmission rates by encouraging home based care from qualified home care agencies in an effort to reduce avoidable readmissions and improve overall care outcomes. There are many serious known risks […]
A healthy home and kitchen are vital for the safety and wellbeing of everyone in your home whether you’re a young couple just getting started or an elderly person living on your own. A clean home is a simple step in living and maintaining a healthy home. Medical studies show that you benefit both physically […]
Business continuity is as important today as it has ever been before. When a company is offering vital services such as the ones offered in the world of healthcare providers and home care agencies. Interim leadership is the missing link that these types of companies need to ensure continued operations. This term refers to when […]
Home care agencies rely on the hard working caregivers that perform the brunt of the company’s care services. The senior population now at or above retirement age is at the highest it’s been since accurate statistics have been taken. This rising number of elders continuing to need daily or intermittent care puts an even greater […]
Many seniors are opting to stay in their own homes or are living with family members instead of moving to nursing home settings. Those working in home care can help their clients stay physically, mentally and emotionally fit by incorporating some fun activities for adults into their daily routines. Caregivers can find terrific activities for […]
When is a Caregiver Needed? You’ve heard it said, “Old age isn’t for sissies.” It’s true, but appropriate assistance can go a long way toward making it a more comfortable and pleasant journey. One of the biggest obstacles is recognizing when it is time to seek help and overcoming the very human impulse to deny […]
Wintertime can present more challenges for your elderly care recipients. Take steps early to ensure that they will be safe should a winter storm cause them to be stuck at home until the the storm passes. Power outages are common during a larger wintertime snow and/or ice-storm. High winds, heavy snowfall and dangerous ice build-up […]
Starting a home business that cares for seniors can be a daunting task, just as in any entrepreneurial pursuit, but the number of baby boomers who require that type of attention has made agency health care very desirable and profitable. Deciding whether you are going to offer a blend of various services or specialize in […]
Variety, as they say, is the spice of life. This couldn’t ring more true for senior citizens in home care. While appreciating that some clients may have limited mobility, there are still a myriad of fun senior activities to engage in. For an elder, activity is key. A complete home care plan should have fun […]
The career opportunities for reliable and caring home care providers has never been better. There are some specific things that experienced and better caregivers tend to look for when considering employment in a home care agency. Due to the expected continuing rise in the need for top-quality caregivers, agencies and private citizens that need good […]