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Health Benefits of Gardening for the Elderly
Discover the numerous health benefits of gardening for seniors, including improved physical and mental well-being, increased socialization, and the opportunity to enjoy nature in a fulfilling and therapeutic way
Importance of Self-Care to Caregivers and Self-Care Tips
Self-care is a critical aspect of being a caregiver that is often neglected. It’s important to remember that taking care of yourself is not only necessary for your own well-being, but it is also necessary for you to be able to effectively care for others
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month
In November, we salute the professionals who work tirelessly to provide home care services and help patients live their lives with dignity.
How OtisHealth Is Changing The Way We Manage Our Health Records
Imagine having all of your family's health information in one place that you could access from your phone, tablet, or computer. No more scrambling to find a doctor's phone number or trying to remember which medications you’ve taken. That is what OtisHealth offers.
The Importance of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training for Caregivers
One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is how to deal with potentially violent or critical situations. That's why it's crucial that they receive nonviolent crisis prevention and intervention training. In this blog, we'll discuss the importance of NCPI training for caregivers and how it can help keep everyone safe and healthy. Keep reading to learn more.
10 Actionable Home Care Marketing Strategies for 2022
Wondering how to market your home care business in 2022? You're not alone. With the competitive nature of the home care industry, it's more important than ever to have a solid marketing strategy in place.
That's why we've put together a list of 10 actionable home care marketing strategies that you can start using today to get ahead of the competition. Keep reading to learn more.
New Opportunity for Residential Care Providers
We can all agree that 2020 and 2021 were one of the most difficult and disruptive years of our modern time. However, as the situation improved legislation passed historic actions to decrease the pressure on businesses that were struggling.
As part of this aid, some of the businesses that had their operations fully or partially suspended due to the COVID-19-related governmental order or experienced a significant reduction in gross receipts will be eligible for an Employee Retention Credit.
The Growing Shortage of Caregivers in the US
The care industry in the United States is facing a severe shortage of paid caregivers, leaving families and care facilities struggling to meet the needs of the aging population. There are many factors contributing to this crisis, including the growing demand for care as the American population continues to age.
Should you switch your residential care facility to solar energy?
Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important as we strive to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. It is a cleaner and more sustainable way to get energy recollected from sources like the sun, wind, water, and geothermal.
What to look for when choosing a hospice care provider
It’s hard to describe the feeling when you know that someone is parting away... it leaves one hopeless and wondering what to do. Read on if your looking for some guidance on hospice care.
CDC and FDA Recommend 2nd Booster for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FDA have recommended a 2nd booster shot of mRNA vaccine for certain age groups in order to increase protection against severe symptoms from COVID -19.
Direct Support Professional Workforce Survey Spring 2022
In the Spring of 2022, DDS will conduct a survey to collect quantitative information about factors impacting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) during the 2021 calendar year. All agencies that employ DSPs will be requested to participate in the survey.
Downsizing Tips for Senior Living
It's a big decision to downsize and move, especially when you've been in your home for many years. But it can be a great way to simplify your life and make things easier for yourself and your family. There are lots of downsizing help and moving professionals out there who can make the process smoother and less stressful. Here are some downsizing tips and finding the right mover to help you through this exciting (and sometimes challenging) time.
What is Direct Support Professional Training?
If you love to help developmentally disabled people and want to pursue it as a career, you need to join a Direct Support Professional Training. If you don’t know anything about Direct Support Professional Training, you don’t need to worry. This article covers everything about DSP training.
Selecting Residential Care: Top Considerations
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Care Facility (ARF) provides non-medical care, which can be highly beneficial for seniors and developmentally disabled adults. If your loved ones need to consider moving to an RCFE or ARF, it is crucial to understand what services and amenities these facilities offer.
Caring for Individuals with Developmentally Disability: Their Care and Challenges
In residential care settings Caring for any individual presents many challenges. Patience can be one of them. Even with physical and mental disabilities, every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Caring for individuals with Developmental Disabilities can be incredibly challenging because of the person's disability and due to their different personality and communication challenges.