No matter what type of business you run, it’s important to constantly work on employee retention. Caregiving positions are no exception. According to a study conducted in 2018, over 57% of caregivers who left an agency each year, do so within their first 90 days of employment. So, why exactly do so many caregivers […]
Caregiver tasks range from making meals and setting out medication, to transporting clients around. But the main purpose of providing assistance with these tasks, are to help the seniors remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible. Keeping that in mind, it is essential to understand that just as important as the things […]
Elders who have been abused have a 300% higher risk of early death when compared to those who have not been mistreated. Elder abuse includes emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, physical abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Anyone could be a perpetrator, from children, other family members, and spouses, to staff at assisted living, nursing homes, […]
“There’s no place like home”. As we age, the majority of us would like to stay at home, surrounded by the comforts we’re familiar with for as long as our health allows us to do so. Individuals with certain challenges can still remain in their homes while depending on some outside help. Yet, as a […]