Posts by Gretchen Curry, MSPH
StaffLink Is Offering Video Interviews to Applicants
StaffLink is encouraging job applicants to schedule initial interviews via video. Applicants can schedule their initial interview via the Zoom or FaceTime app. We hope job applicants will appreciate the opportunity to meet initially face-to-face by video. This can be arranged quickly and without having to get in their car and drive to our office.…
Read MoreTen (10) Tips for Caregivers and Seniors to Combat Loneliness and Isolation Over the Holidays (and Beyond…)
Maintain current connections with friends and family. Make the effort to stay connected to those already in your life. If possible, call friends and schedule coffee or lunch. Pick up the phone and call one person per day for a short conversation. Who haven’t you talked to for a while? This week I intentionally reached…
Read MoreWhat is New with Senior Resource Options?
There is a lot new with Senior Resource Options (SRO)! Senior Resource Options (SRO) has a new member business, a new website and a new newsletter! Senior Resource Options (SRO) is a group of professionals that offers services to seniors and their families. StaffLink’s founder and President, Gretchen Curry, is a founding member of Senior…
Read MoreSeven (7) Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating and Celebrating for Seniors and Caregivers
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, kicking off the holiday season! Soon, we’ll be diving into days filled with eating, drinking, and celebrating—temptations at every turn. If you are in charge of cooking or selecting the items for the meal here are seven (7) tips for making the healthiest meal. Purchase fresh items versus canned…
Read MoreTen (10) Relaxing Autumn Activities Seniors and Family Caregivers
The ranks of family caregivers continue to grow. Caregivers are often “sandwich generation” caregivers. They are taking care of family members on both ends of the spectrum. They are providing care to school-age children and to their aging parents. There are nearly 70 million family caregivers…
Read MoreStaffLink Seeks to Hire Ten (10) In-home Caregivers for the St. Louis Region
StaffLink is seeking to hire ten (10) caregivers to handle the current demand for home care clients in the St. Louis region. Those areas include St. Louis City, County, St. Charles and Jefferson County. StaffLink provides non-medical and medical home care to clients whose services are covered by a variety of payer sources. Some of…
Read MoreEight (8) Reasons for Seniors to Eat More Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Eating an adequate amount of fresh and raw fruits and vegetables is essential to staying healthy, active, and independent. If you are a senior, you should make sure you are getting enough raw and fresh fruits and vegetables. If you are a caregiver assisting a senior with their diet, make sure you are including an adequate…
Read MoreTwelve (12) St. Louis Regional Farmers’ Markets Where Seniors Can Purchase Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
St. Louis is blessed with a plethora of neighborhood farmers’ markets where seniors and their caregivers can find recently harvested fruits and vegetables. Most are open through October. One or two are open throughout the year. Happy shopping! Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market – Alton Main Street (downtownalton.com) Arnold Farmers Market – The City of…
Read MoreSenior Resource Options’ (SRO) Summer Event Wrap-Up and Summer & Fall Event Calendar
Senior Resource Options (SRO) is a group of professionals that offers services to seniors and their families. StaffLink’s founder and President, Gretchen Curry, is a founding member of Senior Resource Options (SRO). SRO was founded over ten years ago. StaffLink is the only home care and private duty agency that is a member of Senior…
Read MoreMeet Ruth Chan
We would like to introduce Ruth Chan. Ruth joined StaffLink a little over two years ago as a Client Service Coordinator. She assists primarily with the recruitment and placement of staff. She also assists with client intake and in resolving problems for clients and field staff. Recruitment requires Ruth to review resumes of prospective candidates…
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