As individuals age, the familiarity and comfort of their own homes often become paramount in their lives. The idea of aging gracefully in the surroundings they’ve known for years, surrounded by cherished memories and familiar routines, is an aspiration many seniors hold dear. With the evolution of healthcare and support services, it’s now more feasible … Continued
When home care agencies talk about the importance of recruitment and retention, the focus is generally on caregivers. However, establishing a resilient workforce strategy that effectively promotes retention throughout the agency’s entire hierarchy requires attention beyond the caregiver level. Read Full Article Here
Do you have an elderly loved one who is showing signs of declining health, dementia or a need for assistance with activities of daily living? When those symptoms start to appear, the family panics. The first thing they think of is a nursing home, or at least a “place” to put Mom so she’ll be … Continued
As your parent ages, it’s time to start thinking about whether they require more frequent supervision. If they do, you have one question to answer: Can my family and I welcome my parent into my home for round-the-clock care? In this post, we will review how to plan for aging parents, how to care for … Continued
Dear Allegra, My father has been living with Alzheimer’s for three years now, and I have taken on the role as his caregiver. As you can imagine, it is quite challenging. He takes several medications and it can be difficult to keep track. I have alarms set in my phone for each pill and I … Continued
Dear Allegra, From the time I was in junior high and volunteered at a local nursing home, I’ve always liked working with the elderly. I’m currently completing a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program at a local community college. Since I’m almost finished with the program, I’ve been starting to explore what nursing home caregivers … Continued
Many of us would love to stay independent in our own homes as long as possible while we age. It is often what we want for our senior loved ones as well. But when it becomes impossible for us or our loved ones to manage a household on our own, knowing the difference between a … Continued
Inspired by personal caregiving experiences and a desire to serve his local community, Jasmeet Baweja is launching a Griswold franchise in Santa Rosa, California. Read Full Article Here.
After years spent caring for her son with autism and epilepsy, Keeya Gillard is using her personal experience to bring high-quality, compassionate home care to Beaumont, Texas. Read Full Article Here.
Beth Copeland turned a deeply personal experience into a thriving senior care business, using technological innovation and personal relationships to expand across Delaware and Maryland. Read Full Article Here.