Henrietta’s Big Decision A Fictional Story About The Real Dangers of Hiring a Private Caregiver Once upon a time in a city not far away, there lived an elderly woman named Henrietta. Henrietta valued her independence and dignity and preferred to age in place at home, but her
How does 24/7 care help seniors in West Michigan? Many individuals find that as they age that changes in strength, mental clarity, or health make it hard to maintain their independence at home. Too many of these seniors assume that their only option is assisted living or a
National Caregivers Day – February 17, 2023 The 3rd Friday of February each year is National Caregivers Day! The National Alliance for Caregiving and American Association of Retired Persons reports that, in 2020, an estimated 53 million caregivers in the U.S. cared for an adult or child without getting
The Physical, Emotional, and Psychological Impact of Helping Others Compassion fatigue is defined as the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others. By comparison, burnout is a term that describes the impact of being in a stressful workplace. If you’ve been pouring yourself out in the care
Establishing a Relationship of Trust One of the major barriers standing in the way of a client hiring their first caregiver is an element of trust. Maybe they’ve had a bad experience with a caregiver in the past? Perhaps they are afraid of losing their independence or welcoming
Here’s a 10 second biology blast! The mesothelium is a thin, protective layer that lines the lungs, abdominal cavity and organs, and the heart. Unfortunately, it is susceptible to a particular kind of aggressive cancer, often caused by exposure to asbestos. Though it is a rare cancer, according
Dealing with stress as we age We live in an era when everybody seems to be stressed. 2020 certainly hasn't done us any favors in this regard; and stress isn’t something that only younger people deal with. As we age our ability to cope with stress can become
Avoid these 7 common mistakes when looking for your home care provider. 1. Hiring private caregivers and managing things yourself The risks here are numerous and few people want the responsibility of being an employer. Hiring a private duty caregiver can expose you to a lot of liability.
Corona Virus Tools and Resources Leaves Personal Care wants to make sure you have the tools and resources you need to continue to be successful during the Corona Virus Crisis. Here are three links provided by different agencies that might be useful to you. Are you
An American Love Story The first time Ed laid eyes on Jane was the spring of 1950. Jane was wearing a navy, polka-dot circle skirt and white top. Her dark curls and dazzling smile melted his heart and a year later they were married. When Ed was sent
The Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN) is a program created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This network helps Veterans access healthcare in their communities, when the VA cannot provide.
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