Diana Nyad – 64 – Completes Historic Swim
Yesterday, American long-distance swimmer 64-year-old Diana Nyad became first person to swim from Cuba to Florida, 110 miles, without a shark cage. With a shout-out of “Courage!” (pronounced in French), Diana Nyad jumped into the water to begin her fifth attempt at the swim from the shore a near Marina Hemingway in Cuba at 8:59:02 […]
Senior Caregivers: Is a Comprehensive Fair Labor Standard Act Still Just a Dream?
As we approach the 50-year anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther’s historical speech on August 28, we celebrate how far we’ve come as a nation and acknowledge how far we have left to go. The protest’s full name was “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” The demand for the […]
Inspirational Quotes for Caregivers
Certified nursing assistants, home health aides, senior caregivers, — they make a difference in peoples’ lives. Sometimes, the job is tough and thankless and the money isn’t always great, but the CNA is the backbone that makes everyone else’s job a little easier. All senior caregivers make it possible for the elderly to age in place with dignity. They […]
App Charts Day to Day Blood Pressure Readings: Caregiverlist Senior Care App Review
Blood pressure often indicates an individual’s level of heart health and can be vital to monitor for all adults, especially as they age. Senior caregivers can help keep track of their own or their senior clients’ blood pressure using the BP Monitor app. The top number in a blood pressure reading indicates the pressure in the arteries […]
Caregivers: Get Ready for Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Senior caregivers — especially CNAs and Home Health Aides, are certainly considered members of the healthcare industry. Ironically, many don’t have adequate health insurance. If you are a Certified Nursing Aide or other professional caregiver and work through a quality senior home care agency or nursing home, chances are you have some medical insurance coverage through your employer. […]
Should Caregivers Wear Scrubs?
Caregiver scrubs as uniforms are clear indications of professionals on the job. Your elderly client can more easily identify you as a caregiver if you present yourself in a caregiver uniform. We think scrubs are ideal for the senior caregiver because they are comfortable, allow for a range of motion and are easily cleaned. And […]
Caregiver Hourly Pay Rates: Spring 2013
Caregiverlist breaks down the hourly pay rates, as reported by survey respondents from April, May and June. Apply for a senior caregiving job today on Caregiverlist.com! Refer-a-Friend for a senior caregiving job to enter to win $50 or a free t-shirt! Already a senior caregiver? Enter to win $100, $50 or $25 Amazon gift cards by submitting […]
Tips for Handling Seniors with Cognitive Impairment
Guest blogger Christian Wilson tackles the arduous task of caring for those with memory impairment with some very practical tips. Caring for an individual with memory problems can be difficult and stressful. Even more stressful, however, is realizing a loved one—or yourself—may be beginning to show the signs of memory issues or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This […]
Nursing Home Dental Care May Be Lacking Report Shows
Nursing homes care for senior residents who have a wide variety of care needs. However, the level of staffing of Certified Nursing Aides to the number of senior residents they are caring for directly impacts the quality of care. You can review the C.N.A. to resident staffing levels in Caregiverlist’s easy-to-use Nursing Home Star-Ratings directory. Dental […]
Living and Aging Well at Home
Caregiverlist welcomes Dr. Doris Bersing, PhD. as our new Home Care Expert. Dr. Bersing is the founder and president of Living Well Assisted Living at Home, Dr. Bersing discusses how to successfully age in place at home. If you have any questions regarding the elderly aging at home, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, feel free […]
Senior Games are the Olympics of the Older Set
The National Senior Games 2013 presented by Humana come to a close in Cleveland on August 1. Over 10,000 athletes 50 years and older compete, although most of the competitors are between the ages of 65 and 80. The athletes represent all 50 states as well as nine countries, including Angola, Germany, Latvia and Russia. This year, […]
Seniors Warned of Medical Alert Scams
Phone scams targeting the elderly are on the rise, warns the Better Business Bureau. Telemarketers call offering seniors a free medical alert system that was never ordered. The phone calls are a scam intended to get the senior’s personal information and credit card number. The robocalls claim to represent the well known “Life Alert” medical alert system […]
