By Nancy Kibuthu. The chill of the morning is often a silent companion as dawn breaks, but on World Women’s Day, it’s a different kind of silence. It’s reflective, heavy with the weight of gratitude and history. It’s on this day, amid the soft golden hues of sunrise, that we pause to celebrate the incredible […]
In the evolving landscape of home care, the demand for personalized and compassionate care within the comfort of one’s home has significantly increased. Live-in care, an alternative to traditional care facilities, offers a myriad of benefits that not only cater to the individual’s medical needs but also enhance their overall quality of life. As experts […]
The different types of home care services and the benefits and suitability of each service for various client needs. 1. Personal Care: Services Provided: • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. • Mobility support, including transferring and walking assistance. • Meal preparation and feeding assistance. • Medication […]
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month. It was later renamed Older Americans Month, honoring older Americans and celebrating their contributions to our communities and our nation. Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support […]
By Nancy Kibuthu As the baby boomers get older, the demand for nursing assistants has skyrocketed in the last decade. Yet, there is already a shortage for caregivers with the national average turnover for CNAs in 2019 sitting at 48 %. Thankfully, there is that 52% of CNAs who remain on the job despite the […]
What activities do you partake on a daily basis? Are these activities reliant on the use of technology, and if not how long before they do? When you bring up the topic of technological advancement it is somehow met with criticisms and doubt. The end goal is narrated as a forthcoming dystopia. But why talk […]
*******HAPPY WOMENS’ HISTORY MONTH!!!! ***IN-SERVICE (SATURDAY MARCH 27 TH 10-11 AM). Link in your emails. FREE COVID TESTING SITES Visit (www.cvs.com/coronavirus/testing) to schedule a free COVID test (only free for those without Health Insurance). All aides are reminded to document all services performed while seeing the client. All employees are expected to maintain a formal […]
*******HAPPY WOMENS’ HISTORY MONTH!!!! ***Virtual In-service (Friday 19th) YouTube Account FREE COVID TESTING SITES Visit (www.cvs.com/coronavirus/testing) to schedule a free COVID test (only free for those without Health Insurance). All aides are reminded to document all services performed while seeing the client. All employees are expected to maintain a formal dress code when visiting […]
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are.” Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Our body is our greatest asset, for as long as we roam this blue planet, we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Who we become on the outside is a reflection of what we consume both mentally and physically. […]
____________________________________________________________________________________________ “ I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear. ” Rosa Parks ____________________________________________________________________________________________ The month of March we celebrate Women’s history, and it is a time to honor and appreciate the […]