Modern Caregiver Training for Senior Caregivers
Caring for seniors includes understanding age-related illnesses and the techniques proving successful in providing for care in each situation. Senior care companies can easily train all of their caregivers by enrolling them in just 2-clicks and caregivers keep their log-in to easily revisit the training and obtain renewal training for annual state certification requirements. Caregivers […]
Staying Alive vs. Living Life
My 100-year-old Grandma Martha may be nearing the end of her life. While she has lived a long life we are reminded that she is from a generation that really does not talk about death. Her generation had a life expectancy of age 75. Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter wrote an article for The New York Times this month […]
App Allows Caregivers to Track Calories By Taking Pictures of Food
When it comes to tracking calories and watching what you eat, it seems fairly reasonable when you’re eating products with a nutrition label. But what about when you go out to dinner, or over to a friend’s house and you eat something that they cooked? It can be tricky to know how many calories are […]
Caregiver Training for Private Duty Senior Caregivers
Senior caregivers are required to be trained and competent in specific skills now in many states in the U.S.A. California most recently passed legislation mandating a minimum of 10 hours of training for new caregivers followed by 5 hours of training each year. Caregiver training certification ensures the caregiver understands how to care for a senior and […]
GrandPad App Allows Senior Clients To Stay Connected To Loved Ones Digitally
For senior clients as they age, particularly for those who live a fair distance from their family, staying involved in one another’s daily lives can be challenging. While the younger generations are plugged into technology, social media could seem overwhelming for a senior client with posts to sort through from so many different sources. The […]
Fun Brain Game App Helps Prevent Onset of Dementia in Senior Clients
The task of keeping a senior’s brain active to prevent the onset of dementia may seem daunting, but it breaks down to finding small tasks they can do on a regular basis. Many activities will do the trick, such as crossword puzzles, yoga, or reading a book, one option is to pick a brain game. […]
Indiana Nursing Home Costs and Star Ratings Updated
Indiana’s estimated senior population, those aged 65+, is approximately 14.6% of it’s total 6.6 million population, according to the Census Bureau. Evidence shows that many elderly will find themselves in need of nursing home care at some point, whether it’s for post-hospital rehabilitation or for more permanent long-term care. Elderly Hoosiers may seek long-term care […]
Indiana Nursing Home Cost Infographic for January 2017
Caregiverlist® has released the January 2017 daily costs of nursing homes in Indiana. The 558 Indiana nursing homes have an average cost of $180 per day, or $67,500 per year for a semi-private room. They have an average Caregiverlist® Star Rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. Indiana’s nursing home rates are among the lowest […]
Caregivers Clean Up Inbox Using Email Organizing App
Over time it’s easy to become sick of the barrage of emails cluttering up your inbox, and needing to unsubscribe from a new list every time you buy something off the internet. Sometimes, you might be on the mailing list for companies like Caregiverlist whose e-mails you care about, but don’t want to read individually. […]
Michigan Nursing Home Cost Infographic for January 2017
Caregiverlist® has released the updated daily costs of nursing homes in Michigan for January 2017. The 455 nursing homes have an average cost of $229 per day for a semi-private room and have an average Caregiverlist® Star Rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Michigan’s nursing home rates are the highest in the area. Wisconsin […]
Michigan Nursing Home Costs and Star Ratings Updated
Michigan, the “Wolverine State”, has the longest freshwater shoreline in the world along Lake Michigan. Michigan ranks 15th most expensive in Caregiverlist®’s national nursing home cost database, with an average room rate of $229 per day for a shared room, or about $83,500 annually. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the […]
Caregivers Make Resolution to Organize Finances Using App
The beginning of a new year marks the perfect time to re-examine your personal finances and monthly budget. Especially for senior caregivers who might be on a tight budget to begin with, even finding small spending habits to eliminate can add up to big savings over time. The Clarity Money app offers a free tool […]