Get Me Out of Here
If the experience of COVID-19 is nudging you to move your loved one out of a long-term care facility, here's what you need to consider.
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- May 31, 2021
Home Care 101
There’s no place like home, especially for older adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. How much do you know about home care?
- May 10, 2021
No Place Like Home: A History of Home Care in the U.S.
National Nurses Week (May 5 - 12) is a great time to reflect on how nurses care for the elderly and sick in their homes.
- Jan 12, 2021
To Place or Not to Place – Part 1
Caring for an elderly loved one can be a long road, especially if there is chronic illness involved.
- Dec 4, 2018
Ten Tips for Choosing a Caregiver for an Elder
When you decide to get help, what should you look for when choosing a caregiver?
- Apr 12, 2017
GUEST COLUMN: In-Home Care Allows Seniors to Maintain Independence
When physical capabilities diminish, in-home care is considered by many to be one of the most desirable options.
- Jan 24, 2016
Hiring a Caregiver – Step 2: Write a Job Description
Once you have identified the types of help you need, writing a job description is the next step.
- Jan 24, 2016
Hiring a Caregiver – Step 1: Assess Needs
Start by assessing both your needs as a caregiver and the needs of the person you are caring for.
- Jan 19, 2016
Hiring a Caregiver – Introduction
When you realize that you need help, how do you go about hiring that help? This series of articles explains the basics.
- Jan 19, 2016
Hiring a Caregiver – Step 6: Understand Your Responsibilities
Hire directly or work through and agency? This article explains the tradeoffs.
- Jan 19, 2016
Hiring a Caregiver – Step 5: Evaluate Candidates
When your recruiting efforts net a pool of interested applicants, how do you choose which one to hire?
- Jan 19, 2016
Hiring a Caregiver – Step 4: Locate Candidates
Where can you find candidates for your caregiver job? This article lays out a few options.
- Jan 19, 2016
Hiring a Caregiver – Step 3: Develop a Job Contract
The job contract formalizes the agreement between you, the employer, and the person you hire.
- Jun 26, 2015
GUEST COLUMN: The Who, What & Where of Home Care
What is home care? This article explains the basics.
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