California Caregiver Laws
What is the new California caregiver law? This is a frequent question we are asked. Here is the answer: California Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act law requires California caregivers to have 10 hours of initial caregiver training followed by 5 hours of annual training in core competencies every year. Online California caregiver training by Caregiver Training University delivers […]
How do you become a California Caregiver?
California Caregiver Training Requirements Created by Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act California Caregiver Training Course Outline by Caregiver Training University for Certification The caregiver training package for California residents also includes video and audio with the training courses along with: The California caregiver certification requirements were passed into law effective in January of 2016, to assist senior […]
Coupon App Helps Caregivers Save Money While Shopping
For caregivers on a tight budget, going grocery shopping might be a stressful experience. Comparing prices on similar items across several stores might be the best way to save money, but it’s time consuming and difficult. The Krazy Coupon Lady app lets caregivers pick stores they already shop at to find discounts on items they […]
Habit Tracker App Helps Caregivers Get Organized
For caregivers who lead hectic lives, setting and achieving goals can be much easier said than done. When you’re busy working with senior clients, sometimes on a changing schedule, you can have every intention of making a change in your personal life, but then not lay out the steps to get where you want to […]
How do you become a certified caregiver for senior care?
Caregiving skills require learning how to care for a senior’s physical and emotional care needs while also following state guidelines for senior care. Why would states establish caregiver training guidelines? Because quality senior care involves keeping a senior’s healthcare on track and also following best practices for caregiving for the elderly which includes being educated on […]
GasBuddy App Provides Cost Comparison For Caregivers
For senior caregivers on a tight budget, saving money wherever possible can make a big difference. Some monthly costs may be fixed, but others costs, like gas, change month to month. Caregivers can find the best local deals on gas using the GasBuddy app to save money. When caregivers first download the GasBuddy app, they […]
Stroke Caregiver Training for Senior Caregivers
Strokes are the #1 cause of long-term disability for America’s seniors. At the same time, the window of time for recovery to regain physical abilities and mental abilities after a stroke has impacted your left or right brain, is the first 6 months after suffering the stroke. As the caregiving needed for senior’s who are […]
Blue Plates Deliver Better Appetites for Senior’s with Memory Loss
Senior caregivers can now use an easy method to assist the seniors they are caring for to eat more. Just switch to a blue plate. Remember the Blue Plate Special? This was a term used by restaurants to showcase a discounted meal special that would change each day. Research conducted by multiple studies, as well as at nursing […]
Language App Teaches Caregivers Basics of Other Languages to Communicate With Senior Clients
For senior caregivers whose senior clients speak English as a second language, communication might be difficult. Sometimes, it might be easiest to try to communicate in their first language, whether that be Spanish, French or something different. The busuu app gives caregivers the ability to learn another language for basic communication. When users first open […]
Caregiver Registry California for Professional Home Care Aides
California’s caregiver registry was created as part of the Assembly Bill 1217 (AB1217) Consumer Protection Act requiring senior home care agency’s to be licensed by the state and all professional caregivers working in homes to meet minimum requirements. Caregivers must complete a training course that includes 2 hours of Orientation training, 3 hours of Safety […]
Updated Delaware Nursing Home Costs and Star Ratings
Delaware nursing homes costs rank fifth in the nation, with an average room rate of $314 for a semi-private room, which is an annual cost of approximately $114,610. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Delaware’s estimated population as of July 2016 was 952,065, with 17.5% or 166,611 aged 65 and over. The Centers for Disease Control and […]
Tasty App Provides Caregivers With Visual Recipes
If you have a Facebook account, it’s likely that you have seen videos on your feed from an account called Tasty showing how to make many different types of recipes. For senior caregivers, cooking at home or for senior clients may seem complicated and time-consuming. The new Tasty app offers caregivers the ability to view […]