by HomeJoy | Feb 24, 2014 | HomeJoy, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
Care N Assist has always paid its employees above minimum wage. In fact, we raised the maximum pay level for our certified and non-certified workers for 2014 and most of our employees received a cost of living raise this January. In this way, we have the same...
by HomeJoy | Jun 26, 2013 | In-Home Care, Safety N Recovery, Uncategorized
Are you easily fatigued? Fatigue is secondary to disability or aging and can really interfere with one’s ability to function independently. Energy conservation techniques might help increase your energy to gain more independence. Energy conservation means looking at...
by HomeJoy | Jun 4, 2013 | Caring N Engagement, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
In the game of baseball a coach uses indicators, or hand signals, to communicate across the field to a batter, runner or fielder. They allow the player to understand the game plan without giving it away to the opposing team. In home care we watch for indicators when...
by HomeJoy | Apr 22, 2013 | HomeJoy, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
Complimenting Private Duty Home Care with Skilled Home Care Wanda was living independently in her home, but needed help around the house. Her energy level was too low to get everything done since her heart condition started. Two weeks after she began receiving private...
by HomeJoy | Apr 22, 2013 | Caring N Engagement, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
As the weather is getting nicer, take a moment to think about the last time you or the senior person in your life was out of their home. Outings are good for the soul. They can make the winter blues go away. Getting out is good for the body as well. Breathing fresh...
by HomeJoy | Apr 1, 2013 | In-Home Care, Safety N Recovery, Uncategorized
John (not his real name) is a client who had too many medications to count. John had been in the hospital 3 times in a two-month period just before I met him. He was confused about what to take and how often to take it. He had three pharmacies and four doctors trying...
