Retirement Community Casts Seniors in Classic Movie Stills
Nursing homes and retirement communities are successful if they offer something more than a “last stop” refuge for their elderly residents. We at Caregiverlist have always championed unique and fun experiences that nursing homes have to offer — from the special music video produced at Waverly Mansion, London, Ontario, to the gala opera concert of fictional Beecham House in […]
El Paso, Texas Caregiver Wins Refer-a-Friend Weekly Prize for Referring Her Family and Friends to Caregiverlist Job Application
Congratulations to the January weekly winner of Caregiverlist Refer-a-Friend and Win program – caregiver Breyanna from El Paso, TX. Breyanna referred her friends and family for caregiving jobs that are available on Caregiverlist.com, and she won basic senior caregiver training and certification from Caregiverlist. Read Breyanna’s caregiver story on Refer-a-Friend page, and refer your caregiving […]
Lumosity App Features Brain Exercises to Improve Cognitive Functions: Caregiverlist Senior Care App Review
enior Care App Review Paige Jan 24, 2014 Tech Friday share Senior caregivers and their clients will both benefit from cognitive exercises to improve memory, speed attention and flexibility of the brain. The Lumosity app provides simple games targeted to increase these areas of brain functions. When new users download the app, they are asked to specify what […]
Senior Music Video: Call Me Later
Hit song “Call Me Maybe” has been the music backdrop for videos by the U.S.A. Olympic team and now…….seniors at Waverly Mansion join in the fun. Caregivers for seniors can take a break and have a few laughs at this music video of the song. A clever way to market your senior care services!
Long-Term Care Ombudsman – Advocate for Quality of Life
What does a Nursing Home Ombudsman do? It’s a question we get a lot here at Caregiverlist. Ombudsman comes from the Swedish word meaning, literally, representative. It’s the Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s responsibility to advocate for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other adult care facilities. They investigate citizen complaints, report findings, and suggest solutions. […]
Gilmer, Texas Caregiver Wins Refer-a-Friend Weekly Prize for Referring Her Family and Friends to Caregiverlist Job Application
Congratulations to the January weekly winner of Caregiverlist Refer-a-Friend and Win program – caregiver Mary Abrahamson from Gilmer, TX. Mary referred her friends and family for caregiving jobs that are available on Caregiverlist.com, and she won basic senior caregiver training and certification from Caregiverlist. Senior caregivers may work for a senior home care agency, assisted […]
Value of Vitamins Questioned in Recent Studies
Senior care shifts can be long and arduous. Taking care of others is hard work and sometimes comes at the expense of taking care of ourselves. Everyone would like to think that there is an easy path — a magic bullet — to self-care. I know I’ve said, “I don’t need to go to the […]
Maspeth, New York Caregiver Wins Refer-a-Friend Monthly Grand Prize
Congratulations to the December monthly winner of Caregiverlist Refer-a-Friend and Win program – caregiver Stephanie Zhang from Maspeth, NY. Stephanie referred her classmates, friends and family for caregiving jobs that are available on Caregiverlist.com, and she won a free stylish scrubs outfit and a pair of shoes, courtesy of Scrubs Magazine. Part-time, full-time and live-in […]
Mint App Helps Caregivers Keep Track of Personal Finances: Caregiverlist Senior Care App Review
Budgeting and keeping track of the way we spend our money can be difficult. Checking our bank accounts shouldn’t be shocking, but sometimes the swipes of our debit or credit cards add up in a way we didn’t expect. Using the Mint app, senior caregivers can connect multiple bank accounts and loans to the app to monitor […]
Scrubs to Beat the Cold
Cold enough for you? As bitter temps make their way across the country, Scrubs magazine has some suggestions on how to keep stylish and warm during the coldest months. The Holly and the Ivy How do you mix red and green without looking too much like an extra in Elf? By toning down these hues so they aren’t quite […]
Senior Care Considerations During Polar Vortex
Since most of the United States is locked in the grip of a fierce “polar vortex”, or sub-zero temperatures, I thought it might be a good time to revisit special considerations of elderly care during this time of extreme weather. Here in Chicago, yesterday’s low temperature was -16F, with a windchill of -50F. Elsewhere in […]
Senior Health Care Costs Decrease Centers for Medicare Announces
The Affordable Care Act (also called Obama Care) has reduced the costs of prescription drugs and expanded access to preventative care for seniors across the country. While the politicians have made hay, as they say, with arguing about all the downsides of the new healthcare law, the reality is that I have yet to meet […]