Top Caregiver Recruitment & Retention Checklist
Statistics indicate that the demand for senior care is set to grow in the coming years thanks to the rising elderly population. Senior citizens have unique needs, which include social and personal care. The services are readily provided in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and in-home care services. For caregivers, emphasis is always on providing […]
How Working as an In-Home Caregiver Changed My Life for the Better
Lessons in compassion, care and perseverance can be taught best through life experiences. And for me, I learned these lessons best in the more than four years that I worked as an in-home care provider. While I no longer work as a nursing assistant, the lessons that I learned providing senior care translate into […]
Top Assistive Devices to Keep Seniors on Their Feet
It’s inevitable: As we age, assistive devices and in-home medical equipment may be required in order to continue our activities of daily living (ADLs). Although some of these tools will be recommended by a doctor, there are several assistive devices you can invest in if you see that range of motion, stability, mobility, or overall […]
Top 10 Immune System Boosters for Seniors | Senior Cold Care
Well, it’s officially that time of year again. Cold season. This can be a scary time, especially for senior citizens who are more susceptible to infections. Did you know, a single cold virus can have 16 million offspring within the course of a day?! And the last thing you want is to be stuck in […]
How To Boost Caregiver Retention | Steps to Create a Caregiver Mentor Program
No matter what type of business you run, it’s important to constantly work on employee retention. Caregiving positions are no exception. According to a study conducted in 2018, over 57% of caregivers who left an agency each year, do so within their first 90 days of employment. So, why exactly do so many caregivers […]
Ultimate Guide To Medicare: Do You Qualify? Medicare Eligibility & How To Enroll
Are you new to Medicare? If you are feeling a bit confused about your Medicare coverage options, you’ve come to the right place. This article explains in detail what Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B (often called “Original Medicare”), Part C (often called “Medicare Advantage”), and Part D (the part of Medicare that helps […]