Washington, D.C. Nursing Home Cost Infographic for November 2016
Caregiverlist has released the updated daily costs of nursing homes in Washington, D.C. for November 2016. The 18 nursing homes in the District of Columbia have an average cost of $317 per day for a semi-private room and have an average Caregiverlist Star Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Washington, D.C.’s nursing homes are […]
Brain Games App Keeps Senior Minds Sharp
For seniors, keeping an active mind plays a large role in preventing the onset of dementia. This doesn’t mean that senior caregivers need to pose rigorous challenges to their senior clients on a frequent basis, though. Exercise for the mind can be the equivalent of walking on a treadmill for physical exercise; slow, but still […]
Establish New Habits and Track Progress Using App
They say the key to forming a new habit is repetition. Once you’ve completed a task several times, it becomes part of your daily or weekly routine. For senior caregivers, habits might include working out for 30 minutes a day, checking in with the family of a senior client or something as small as checking […]
New York Nursing Home Cost Infographic for October 2016
Caregiverlist has released the updated daily costs of nursing homes in New York state. We found 654 nursing homes in New York; the average cost for which is about $334 per day for a semi-private room. New York nursing homes have an average Caregiverlist Star Rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. New York’s nursing […]
Caregivers Stay Up-To-Date on Weather With Radar App
With warnings of Hurricane Matthew hitting Florida and South Carolina this weekend and potentially moving up the East Coast, staying up-to-date with the most recent information and warnings holds utmost importance. For caregivers with senior clients in the affected areas, ensuring that they’re prepared for the storm and a potential evacuation is the highest priority. […]
Virginia Nursing Home Cost Infographic for October 2016
Caregiverlist has released the updated daily costs of nursing homes in Virginia. We found 301 nursing homes in Virginia; the average rate for a shared room is about $192 per day. Virginia nursing homes have an average Caregiverlist Star Rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. Virginia’s nursing homes are now the 27th costliest in […]
Virginia Nursing Home Costs and Star Ratings Updated
“Virginia is for lovers”, so say the ads, and it’s a beautiful state — from the Appalachian Mountains to Chesapeake Bay. Virginia has a rich history, of course, and Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America. It’s the birthplace of many U.S. founding fathers and home to Thomas Jefferson’s […]
Caregivers Buy and Sell Clothes Just in Time for Winter Using App
As the weather turns colder, it’s time to pull the winter wardrobe out and examine what you might be missing plus what you don’t wear anymore. For caregivers on a tight budget, shopping for new clothes can be challenging. The Saily app gives senior caregivers the ability to sell old clothes that are still in […]
West Virginia Nursing Home Cost Infographic for September 2016
Caregiverlist has released the daily rates of nursing homes in West Virginia. With 133 nursing homes, the average cost for a shared room is about $245 per day. West Virginia nursing homes hold an average Caregiverlist Star Rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. West Virginia’s nursing homes are now the 12th costliest in the […]
Certified Caregiver Training Online to Become a Professional Caregiver in California and All States (California New 2016 Caregiver Law)
Certified caregiver training is now required in California as well as many other states in the U.S.A. California’s state legislature passed the California Home Care Services Consumer Protection law which basically just enforces all the requirements senior care companies were providing with the addition of requiring California caregivers to have 10 hours of caregiver certification training. […]
Take a Meditation Break for Stress Relief Using Guided App
As we come into the fall and winter months, the days get shorter and the weather gets worse. As this happens, it’s easy to hole up indoors and focus on the stressors of daily life. For caregivers in particular who work in high-stress environments, taking the time to break the routine and relieve stress remain key. The […]
Find C.N.A. School Near You in Certified Nursing Aide Class Directory
Certified Nursing Aides provide the hands-on care for seniors and others needing care in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities. In the U.S.A., federal legislation was passed to mandate a minimum of 75 hours of training through an approved school for nursing aides to qualify to take the state certification exam to become a […]