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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Even when a caregiver is present, that person may be elderly or ill themselves, or be unable to be in the home around the clock due to work or other obligations. The nation is in need of a “total overhaul” in terms of how we think about caregiving and its place in the health care system, according to Sonya Dolan and BJ Miller, M.D.,

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How to leverage client surveys and feedback to market your agency and grow your home care business

AlayaCare

Marketing takes more than saying that your services are great; consumers need to hear it from people like them.  Create a plan to address actionable feedback.   COVID-19 has presented home care with a unique opportunity to work from home for some. Not everyone is looking for meal preparation and light housekeeping.

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How to leverage client surveys and feedback to market your agency and grow your home care business

AlayaCare

COVID-19 has presented home care with a unique opportunity to work from home for some. Not everyone is looking for meal preparation and light housekeeping. Marketing takes more than saying that your services are great; consumers need to hear it from people like them.?. Create a plan to address actionable feedback.??.

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Meet the CEO That Stayed Up All Night

Daily Nurse

To accomplish his goals, Charlton was on-site for many night shifts with the intent to be present, visible, and supportive. That means providing the right assets to our nurses, such as housekeeping staff, security, and access to leadership. I wanted to see how decisions are made in that environment.” Be kind.”

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How to Talk With Parents About Aging Care

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Role-playing is an excellent way to fine-tune your words and presentation and to help you gain confidence. We are available to start with minimal support, such as meals, light housekeeping, or transportation, and gradually work up to more care once your parent feels at ease with their caregiver.

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Top Strategies for Productive Discussions About Caring for Older Parents

American In-Home Care

Ensure that everyone who has a vested interest in caring for aging parents is present, fostering a collaborative approach to decision-making. Determining Attendees Identify key family members who should participate in the meeting. This may include siblings, spouses, or other close relatives.

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Understanding How to Reduce the Effects of Chemo Brain

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

As a result, chemo brain can occur any time during or following cancer treatment, presenting with symptoms such as difficulty with: Multitasking. Laundry and light housekeeping. Reading comprehension. Finding the right word (i.e., remembering the name of an individual or common object). Completing sentences. And much more.