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Coronavirus Safety Plan
HomeJoy would like to express our concern for the current state of emergency which has been
reported about the coronavirus.
Aging in Place
by Keri L Story, MS, OTR/L What is aging in place? The ability to live in one’s own home and community independently, safely, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level (CDC 2013). The aging population or silver Tsunami consists of 46.2 million...
Broken and Healing
Did your mother’s femur break and then she fell down or did she fall and then her femur broke? I asked this question just a couple weeks ago as I was meeting with the son of a potential client. He was trying to take care of her with the support of family, but they...
Providing Engaging Care
I may not be the most sensitive person in the world. Truth is, I want to write this article about being engaging and sensitive, but because I am a guy and I may not be as good at being sensitive as many of my female coworkers I’m concerned you may not hear what I have...
Fastest Growing Occupation
“There are currently about 2.5 million home care workers in a workforce that is the fastest growing occupation in the nation,” according to Carol Regan, Government Affairs Director at PHI (Paraprofessional Health Institute). Care N Assist is seeing this growth. We...
Drink Water First
Drinking 8 ounces of water first thing every morning is good for your overall health for several reasons. Doing something simple like drinking water can motivate you to make other good decisions for living a healthier lifestyle. Below are just 5 reasons why drinking...
Reminiscing
This summer, Care N Assist reaches 12 years in business. Summer is a great time to reminisce about all of the good times of the last year like establishing the Marshall office and launching a Lansing office. My favorite memories are centered around the times we were...
Pathway to Independence
When illness or injury strikes, you don’t have to surrender to it. There are things that you or your loved one can do to recover and/or maintain independence. Having to depend on others for support and assistance can be frustrating but it doesn’t have to be something...
Hygiene; Too Important To Ignore
I walked into the home of an elderly couple and asked them a question which I repeat almost daily, “What is the most important thing we can do for you?” The husband spoke up saying that his wife needed help at least once a week to take a shower. She wasn’t safe doing...
A Flat Rate
Care N Assist doesn’t use gimmicks or slick packages to get people to spend money. We charge a flat rate per hour for services. Our rates remain the same regardless of the length of the shift or if the shift is on a weekend. Simple and straightforward billing is...
