by HomeJoy | Jan 5, 2016 | Caring N Engagement, Health N Wellness, Uncategorized
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...
by HomeJoy | Dec 11, 2015 | Caring N Engagement, Educational, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
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....
by HomeJoy | Jun 5, 2015 | Caring N Engagement, HomeJoy, Uncategorized
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...
by HomeJoy | Jan 31, 2015 | Caring N Engagement, Educational, In-Home Care
When we shop for anything we are looking for the best value. Give me a bargain or give me something valuable, I say. But how do we view the value of what an In Home Care agency provides. We are essentially becoming a concierge service. No longer providing just...
by HomeJoy | Jan 31, 2015 | Caring N Engagement, Educational, Health N Wellness
Most everybody knows at least one person, who calls them self a “Shut In”. You often feel sorry for their difficulty, but what they may really enjoy is something you could provide. Here are seven ideas that could make the winter months easier; Add some romance to...
by HomeJoy | Oct 2, 2014 | Caring N Engagement, Educational, Uncategorized
When your friend is diagnosed with cancer, the first thing you want to do is help and the last thing you want to do is say the wrong thing. But it’s hard to know what will actually be helpful. Just the fact that you’re willing to be a supportive friend is very...