Cost of Senior Home Care
Do you have a aging loved one who may need senior care while you go to work every day? Are you feeling overwhelmed with your caregiving responsibilities?
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Holiday Pay: How to calculate for a nanny or senior caregiver
Monday, September 1 is Labor Day in the U.S. – a Federal holiday that many nannies and caregivers receive as a paid holiday. Families often struggle with how to calculate
May is Older Americans Month 2014
“Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.”
Americans over the age of 60 are the single largest demographic group in the country, surpassing children 18 and younger for the first time on
Aging In Place: A Forbes Report on Senior Home Care
The Department of Labor extended minimum wage and overtime rules to most home care workers who aid the elderly, and the media is running to provide perspective on caring for aging Americans.
Emergency Preparedness For Nannies and Senior Caregivers
Inclement weather, train derailments, flight delays- these are all potential situations that could keep a person from their child or elderly relative. But other emergency situations exist- your charge could develop
Background Screening Senior Caregiver Best Practices
Our aging parents deal with physical and sometimes mental declines that challenge their ability to completely take care of themselves on their own. They don’t like the idea of moving
How to Create a Senior Home Care Work Agreement
Be specific and avoid misunderstanding
Think about the conflicts you encounter in everyday life, and you’ll recognize the role of details in smooth operations and peaceful negotiations. This is
7 Rules When Hiring Senior Home Care
1. Job Description and Household Rules
Your first step is to do a needs assessment. The more specifically you can identify your senior’s needs – physical, medical and emotional
Overtime Rules for Senior Home Care Providers
As more and more senior are opting to “age in place”, the direct hiring of senior caregivers are being sought out by family members. Families have questions about minimum wage,
Family Caregiver Stress – Part I
Tips for managing your physical health while caring for an aging family member
With Americans living longer lives and often needing assistance to ensure their well-being, more people are