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What ancient Egyptians believed about Death

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Elder Care Advice blog

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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Three steps to an excellent caregiver career

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

  Here’s a secret …  Great caregiving jobs are parceled out like any other type of premium personal service job.  The formula is exactly the same: Experience + Credentials + Reference (who you know/how you were referred)= You get the … Continue reading →

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Caregiver? How to get respect

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

How to become a respected, confident and happier caregiver If you are a primary caregiver chances are you love taking care of people. You love/like frail elders or adults with special needs.  You love knowing that your work produces immediate … Continue reading →

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Love, Money and Professional Elder Care

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

If you are a caregiver chances are you love taking care of people. You love/like frail elders or adults with special needs.  You love knowing that your work produces immediate tangible and worthwhile results by making a difference to someone. … Continue reading →

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How Agencies quickly save time,money, and get better care staff

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

Dear Colleague, I am writing to you today to show you how- with no work and no expense on your part -you help ensure the caregivers you hire are dependable and qualified to provide top quality care and make your business richer. By … Continue reading →

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Elder Abuse Targeted in Senate Bill

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

  A bill that would amend the Older Americans Act (OAA) to better protect elders from abuse was introduced to Congress by Sen.Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Specifically, the Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act would establish a National Adult Protective Services … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About: The Looming Crisis: Mentoring for Retention: Part 5 of 7

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

Benefits and Blessings of Mentoring for Retention Building long-term relationships with new hires will reduce your turnover rate, as well as: Create trust Support and encourage staff Make your team feel secure and valued The Value of Community Relations The … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About: The LOOMING CRISIS:Education and Training as OnBoarding Essentials: Part 4 of 7

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

  “If you fail in the recruitment and selection of great people, you won’t have great employees. And without great employees, how can you possibly have a great company?” MICHAEL WRIGHT In the last portion of this article, Let’s Talk … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About The Looming Crisis: Care Aide Retention and Recruitment: Part 3 of 7

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

CONTINUED from Part 2, Now we will talk about OnBoarding  that new hire you snapped up during the bait and hook process of recruiting and incentivizing the closing step in hiring. I am delighted you are still availing yourself of … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About the LOOMING CRISIS IN LTC HCSS: Part 1of 7

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Elder Care Advice blog

Are there reliable solutions available to head off this crisis?  You bet. This is an article that promises to offer new and classic tried and true approaches for not only surviving the coming ‘Silver Tsunami’, but to ensure you come … Continue reading →

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