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Need a career in LTC that is not so touchy feely?

If you like frail elders and appreciate the opportunity to earn a living looking out for them you do have options.  Not everyone needs to be a Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Personal Care Aide, Social Worker, … Continue reading

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Long Term Elder Care Career Uptick Moves & Opportunities

This new age trend toward permanent residence in one’s own familiar environment does require competent, proactive assistance to unfold as smoothly as possible over time.  Otherwise, either an expensive and/or dreadful assisted living facility is going to be one’s new … Continue reading

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Long Term Care Careers for under $300

The older population is increasingly aware of the need for at home care. Their families are, too.  Some relatives step up others simply are not able to for whatever reason.  Both the oldster and the relatives are also aware of … Continue reading

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Sex happens in memory care communities…so what?

Intimacy in communities catering to memory care residents is a fact of life.  Whether between two residents or a resident and their non-resident significant other, this is a ‘hot’ issue that needs to be acknowledged and discussed. Does an individual … Continue reading

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New Definitions of Pressure Wounds

WARNING: Some images might prove upsetting to viewers.  Pressure ulcers, aka pressure sores or bed sores, normally develop of the bony areas of the body like the heels, hips or cheek bone, ankles, ears, elbows, etc..  These sores are caused … Continue reading

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School for Military Caregivers of Veterans

PsychArmor Institute’s School for Military Veteran Caregivers and Families, sponsored by USAA, contains over a dozen free, on-demand, self-paced courses to empower those who care for our Veterans. These courses can help caregivers and families develop skills and knowledge to … Continue reading

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What ancient Egyptians believed about Death

Ancient Egyptians believed that upon death they would be asked two questions and their answers would determine whether they could continue their journey in the afterlife. The first question was, ‘Did you bring joy?’ The second was, ‘Did you find … Continue reading

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Elephants, Caregivers, and Elder Care

Elephants and eldercare?  Caregivers and elephants? Got your attention? I thought I would write about the unseen, yet apparent, bond that often develops between living intelligent beings when they experience life over time, and the journey toward the otherside.  The … Continue reading

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Home Care of Elderly: How to Reduce Risk of lawsuit

Are you a Primary Caregiver for a loved one or client?  Did you know that caregivers can be sued for misfeasance as well as malfeasance.  That means you don’t even have to intend to hurt someone to get sued!  What … Continue reading

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How to easily Prevent and quickly Recover from Caregiver Burnout

Self care is so often forgotten or overlooked by care providers.  We all tend to get distracted from ourselves during the holidays or other especially hectic times. It is too easy to get lost in doing for others and striving … Continue reading

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