Sun.Mar 24, 2024

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The Essence of Residential Care: Creating a Haven for Well-being

Caregiver Support Services

Residential care facilities serve as sanctuaries for individuals who require assistance and support with their daily activities due to various reasons such as aging, disabilities, or medical conditions. In this blog, we delve into the essence of residential care, exploring its significance in fostering well-being and providing a nurturing environment for residents.

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Palace of Care – GPS

Palliverse

Photo by Brecht Denil on Unsplash You are the driver, not me. You’re in charge. I’m just here to help you. Think of me as your GPS. I’m here to guide you. To try to make your journey as smooth as possible. I’m going to show you what is up ahead of you. I’ll do my best to anticipate the dangers or obstacles to come. I’m going to present you with options.

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How Will I Stay on Time?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Last week, we took a Soul Break from the pressure of catching up. Rather than feeling like we’re behind, we reflected on how far we’ve come. I ended our Soul Break with this statement and question: You are right on time for what’s next in your life. What is next for you? Let’s take inspiration from that question to create a question that motivates us this week: “How will I stay on time?

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Fearless Caregiver Profile: Corazon Menor

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Corazon Menor sharing her personal story as she cares for her loved ones.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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The Math: The Cost of Caregiving to Communities

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

When we do the math and tally the cost of caregiving to communities, we understand the importance of investing in caregiving support programs. After my parents died, I went back out into the world. I traveled to conferences, shopped at stores and spent money at restaurants. I did what I stopped doing when my caregiving experience intensified four years ago.

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Our Certified Caregiving Consultants in the News

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

I regularly connect reporters to individuals they can interview for their stories. Recently, two of our Certified Caregiving Consultants shared their stories in The Wall Street Journal: Dawnita Brown, a CCC and owner of HeyCaregiver.com , shared her story of caring for her mom as an only child. Debrah Hallisey, a CCC and owner of Advocate for Mom and Dad , shared her story of retirement, which really is a story of starting a small business to support family caregivers.