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Social Responsibility
Social responsibility is a red hot subject in business circles right now. The culture we live in has been demanding transparency and a feel good experience from employers. One of the biggest motivators for me to start my own business was related to the positive...
Happiness and Touch
Touch is so central to our humanity that it is hard to even imagine living without it. For example, if a child is born blind, they can grow up and have a completely full and normal life. They will be cognitively normal, psychiatrically normal, and not have profound...
Shouting Too Much
I find myself shouting too often. It is the unfortunate side effect of working with clients who do not hear well. Their hardness of hearing makes it difficult for me to give them important information about their plan of care and it can be frustrating. I remember a...
Which Caregiver Experiences Burnout
I sat with a client and her daughter a short time ago. We talked about plans to allow Care N Assist to provide support services so the daughter could take time for herself. She was apprehensive. She couldn’t make up her mind about the days and times she wanted help....
How Fast Do You Move
As we age it is true that we move slower. Not just the speed that we walk or run. I’m talking about how well we move our bowels. Yes, I said bowels. I mean, having a really good routine and knowing you are healthy is important. Constipation is so common that an entire...
Getting In The Holiday Spirit
Have you ever noticed when you put on your holiday sweater for the first time each year how a million memories will come flooding back? Some of those memories are priceless, and others we could do without. I dare you to get that sweater out early this year. Get in the...
An Expert To Visit
A call came into the office today from an assessment group out east. They coordinate screenings for insurance companies and insurance companies. It was apparent who was calling as soon as the thick Bostonian accent rang through. This company asks for one thing when...
Serving Veterans with In Home Care
There are few programs that pay for the services that are provided by In Home Care agencies. Most often people pay for services privately and it can be an expensive choice for them and their families. It is a necessary choice though. It makes it possible for them to...
Big Mouth Conversation
I talk about a health related topic in every article Care N Assist publishes. I have not in 43 publications said one word about oral health. I was reminded of this as the Area Agencies on Aging began to advertise presentations taking place across the state called...
A Dozen Evaluations
Over the last couple weeks I have performed a dozen or so employee evaluations. Our annual evaluations and 90 day evaluations include filling out forms and discussing requirements. I evaluate attendance and talk about client satisfaction, but all of this is just a...