Posts by Gretchen Curry, MSPH
Seniors and Post Pandemic Driving: 5 Things to Keep in Mind Before They Get Behind the Wheel Again
Guest Article by Vicki Spraul, President and Founder of Gray Matters Alliance, LLC Raise your hand if you are itching to return to your normal routines, get back to your familiar activities or get in the car and hit the open roads. Well, guess who else is itching to get out there……our older drivers, maybe…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do? My Parents Are Hoarding
Guest Article By Denise Lee It‘s painful to see people you care about put themselves in a precarious situation. Our natural inclination is to jump in and fix the problem so we can make the situation better. Here’s the rub, our efforts to help can actually worsen the situation. Typically, I get a phone call or…
Read MoreStaffLink Notifies St. Louis County Clients of New Homebound Vaccination Program
StaffLink has notified our home care clients that live in St. Louis County of a new program that offers in-home vaccinations. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is offering in-home vaccinations to persons that cannot leave their home to go out to get a vaccination. Sam Page, the St. Louis County Executive, announced…
Read MoreTwenty (20) Springtime Stress Busting Activities for Caregivers During the Pandemic
There are 66 million family caregivers in America. Caregiving is stressful. Caregiver burnout is common. Caregivers need to practice self-care. Caregivers need to take breaks. Caregivers should look for opportunities to build relaxing activities into their day. Here are some activities for family (and professional) caregivers to be enjoyed this spring season: Buy flowers from…
Read MoreSt. Louis Home Caregivers Take Part in Home Care Vaccination Event
StaffLink caregivers participated in a St. Louis home care vaccination event hosted on March 5th and March 26th at the Des Peres Lodge. The first vaccination was administered on March 5th and the second vaccination was administered on March 26th. For both dates the Pfizer vaccine was administered. The event was sponsored by the Missouri…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Seniors & Driving
Vicki has an expertise and specialized training in the area of seniors and driving. In this interview, Vicki provides specific information and resources on this topic.
Read MorePandemic Compounds Missouri Nursing Shortage
An Editorial Update Last week, I was talking to an executive of an organization who StaffLink provides contract registered nurses. We were discussing their own efforts to recruit nurses at this time and how difficult it has been to find staff. Both of us are about the same age, so we have been involved in…
Read MoreMeet Pam Stone – Certified Care Manager-BSW
StaffLink would like to introduce Pam Stone, our social worker and Certified Care Manager (CCM). Pam is certified through the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). This certification allows her to be an Advanced Professional member with Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). Pam joined our team in 2012. She was recruited by a church friend,…
Read MoreCelebrating 34 Years in Business & 34 Things For Which I Am Grateful
This month StaffLink celebrated thirty-four (34) years in business. Thirty-four (34) years represents more than half of my life! I am tremendously grateful for StaffLink’s longevity. Here are 34 additional things for which I am grateful! That StaffLink provides me with purposeful work and a steady livelihood The StaffLink office staff, their dedication is the…
Read MoreLetter to Governor-Medicaid Reimbursement Lag Hurts Home Care Service Delivery in Missouri
Dear Governor Michael L. Parson: I am writing you about my concerns regarding the Medicaid reimbursement lag in the area of home care assistance and how it is affecting the availability of these services to Medicaid recipients. I am going to specifically address the traditional home care agency model, where a non-relative is providing care…
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