Tag Archives: certified caregiving

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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Family Caregiver Certification Growing Trend

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Elder Care Advice blog

As many of you know, we are big fans of CertifiedCare.org because of all they due to bring the awful prevalence of elder abuse to light and justice. The live and digital public presentations they produce are amazingly thorough plus … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL REPORT: Ten Reasons for Caregiver Certification

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Elder Care Advice blog

SPECIAL REPORT:   Everyone knows that getting more informed about a subject is never a bad thing, right? Making more money and getting better quality jobs are the most obvious reasons why to invest in your education as a caregiver. … Continue reading →

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Are Nurses Reshaping Long-Term Services and Supports?

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Elder Care Advice blog

Nurses have developed many creative, sustainable, and compassionate ways to care for individuals who, because of disability, frailty, or illness, cannot care for themselves. Through advocacy and education and by spearheading and implementing novel programs, nurses are making it easier … Continue reading →

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Ask Dr. CC: What is Supplemental Security Income?

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Elder Care Advice blog

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes).  SSI is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and SSI provides cash to … Continue reading →

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We Honor Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Elder Care Advice blog

The We Honor Veterans Campaign provides recognition to organizations that demonstrate a systematic commitment to improving care for Veterans.  Hospice of the Western Reserve launched its Peaceful & Proud:Personalized Care for Veteran program  and designed it to provide staff and … Continue reading →

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California enacts new laws and requirements for home care

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Elder Care Advice blog

October 16, 2013 California Enacts Stricter Standards for Home Care Agencies Private home care agencies in California will face stricter licensing and regulatory requirements beginning in 2016. The strengthened requirements are the results of the Home Care Services Consumer Protection … Continue reading →

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Violence grips families and communities in fear

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Elder Care Advice blog

The public takes great offense and is outraged when a violent act is against a child or when a family is torn apart due to some inexplicable act of violence, but there are other people that experience violence who do … Continue reading →

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What are the Federal Home Care Dependent Care Service Requirements?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Elder Care Advice blog

Insist caregivers get education.  Helps them, helps the cared for. http://certifiedcare.org Wouldn’t you rather have a caregiver who actually knows what to do? Do not hire a caregiver who is not formally certified.http://certifiedcare.org CFR › Title 42 › Chapter IV … Continue reading →

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