Fort Knox, Kentucky and Jacksonville, North Carolina Caregivers Win Refer-a-Friend Prize for Referring Their friends to Caregiverlist Job Application
Congratulations to the winners of Caregiverlist Refer-a-Friend for Caregiving Job and Win program – senior caregiver Rebecca Bise from Fort Knox, Kentucky, and caregiver Tiffany Clervil from Jacksonville, North Carolina! Rebecca and Tiffany referred their friends, family and caregiving coworkers for caregiving jobs that are available on Caregiverlist.com, and they won free senior caregiver 10 […]
Take a Music Break with the iHeart Radio App: Caregiverlist Senior Care App Review
Music provides a soundtrack to our lives and we attach memories to songs. Senior caregivers can tune into the radio to hear today’s latest hits, some classical music for relaxation, or some oldies that bring up good memories. The iHeartRadio app allows users to tune into radio stations both locally and nation wide as well as to […]
Taking the Certified Nursing Aide Exam: A Story
Senior care is more than just a job, it’s a calling. It’s what we at Caregiverlist truly believe and the staff at Caregiverlist proves the point. Many come from eldercare backgrounds and feel very strongly about our mission, “Caring for the Caregiver” because we’ve lived it. Caregiverlist account manager Patrick Welch began his career as […]
Senior Care: Preventing and Treating Flu in the Elderly
It’s flu season and seniors over 65 are particularly susceptible. Why? Blame the weakened immune system found in many elderly. A particularly nasty bout with the flu could even result in death. According to Flu.gov, 90% of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older. Flu vaccination […]
Tampa, Florida Caregiver Wins Refer-a-Friend Prize for Referring Her Friends to Caregivelist Job Application
Congratulations to this week’s winner of Caregiverlist Refer-a-Friend for Caregiving Job and Win program – senior caregiver Katrina Myrick from Tampa, FL! Katrina referred her friends and family for caregiving jobs that are available on Caregiverlist.com, and she won free senior caregiver 10 hour training course, lapel pin, and Caregiverlist t-shirt. Caregiving provides fulfillment beyond […]
Medicare Eligibility Age Removed from “Fiscal Cliff” Debate
Medicare health insurance is a national health insurance provided to seniors beginning at age 65. Medicare pays for the basic health insurance needs of a senior and provides a sense of security as all seniors qualify for it (no rejections because of pre-existing conditions). Seniors who have a very low income and nearly no assets […]
BeFunky Photo Editing App Perfect for Capturing Holiday Memories: Caregiverlist Senior Care App Review
The holidays bring friends and family together to celebrate and share memories together. Whether you’re spending your holidays with a senior client or with family or friends, taking a few pictures can help preserve the memories for years to come. This week we posted a blog with tips about Caregiver Stress Relief. Taking photos at the […]
Holidays Mean the Little Red Scrub
As the days become shorter and the winter chill sets in, a lively scrub is just what you might need to get you through the holiday season. Scrubs magazine has chosen some fresh new looks in scrub tops to help you spread holiday cheer as the lady (or guy) in red. This mock wrap top is flattering […]
Cartoonist Scott Adams: I Hope My Father Dies Soon
Dilbert cartoon followers know the humor the cartoon strip writer Scott Adams uses to entertain us with the happenings of daily office life. The cartoon can always spark a life for those of us who show up for work at an office each day. Now Mr. Adams has opened up to share the challenges of […]
5 Tips to Ease Caregiver Stress During the Holidays
Senior care can be stressful at the best of times. While the holidays are certainly a joyful time, the hustle and bustle may be disconcerting to caregiver and senior alike. The need to finish tasks, such as cooking, baking and shopping, can create an incredible level of stress in the senior’s home. Family caregivers and professional […]
Caregiver Recruitment Tools for Joining Largest Growing Industry
Senior caregivers will be one of the fastest growing industry sectors for employment in the coming decade. Why? Because America’s seniors are living longer while needing care services for more of their senior years. In addition, senior care services are moving to the home and with the new Affordable Care Act, there is a drive to reduce […]
Tips for a Successful Hospital Stay and Discharge
Hospital stays are an unfortunate aspect of getting older. Many times, those stays are unexpected, such as those resulting from an injury incurred during a fall. These are the times when a senior caregiver really needs to step up and take charge understanding and coordinating care while in the hospital and preparing for the hospital discharge. […]
