Today is the second round of on-line learning for Florida’s Adult Family Care Homes Operators….
Our focus in this 3-hour continuing education event is first and foremost new approaches to resident safety and evaluating behavioral compatibility before an admission. Second is providing respite services to disabled veterans to relieve the stressful caregiving so many families are providing. An exciting and relevant discussion…next session is April 24, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. […]
A Change in Title Could Change Results…
I tend to lean against job titles such as Business Development Representative, Community Relations Liaison, Marketing Director, etc. Well at least I do when it comes to long-term care providers. After all we are serving humans. In the process of that the lives of people are affected for the good: Family caregivers avoid burnout, safe-dignified […]
Lessons from Home Care Work
I recall serving the late Ms. Helen Newhouse as though it was yesterday. At first the adjustment was tough for her – staff in her home 24/7 – but once she suffered a stroke which robbed her of the ability to walk she quickly developed a new appreciation for the help. But over the 3 […]
I’ve Learned the Affluent Like Choices….
I have encountered numerous families who could afford the best in assisted living. Instead they chose the less expensive route of adult day care. Why? Because it allowed them to keep someone they love at home with family while not jeopardizing the stability of the lives of others in the households. Add the clinical supports […]