Posts by Gretchen Curry, MSPH
Family Caregivers are the Real Valentines and Caregiving Takes Real Heart
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on February 14th. The most recognizable visual of Valentine’s Day is the red heart. I have been a family caregiver. I own an agency that provides assistance to family caregivers. I want to honor family and professional caregivers across America on this Valentine’s Day. I know that caregiving takes real heart and true…
Read MoreStaffLink Provides RNs & LPNs for Around-the-Clock Private Duty Nursing Care in St. Louis MO Region
StaffLink has been offering around-the-clock Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) care for nearly 35 years. Families are frequently told, upon a loved one being discharged from the hospital, that they need “around-the-clock” skilled care. Families are told that their loved one needs to be admitted in a long-term care facility or…
Read More12 Tips for Caregivers and Seniors on How to Stay Safe and in Shape Like a Winter Olympian during the Pandemic
Stay in shape like a Winter Olympian! The 2022 Bejing Winter Olympics will start on February 3rd and last through February 20th. I love the Olympics! I look forward to watching figure skating, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, ski jumping, ice hockey, bobsledding, snowboarding, curling, speed skating and more. On top of being the Founder…
Read MoreStaffLink is Hiring a Service Coordinator
StaffLink is experiencing growth. Due to our growth StaffLink is advertising and interviewing candidates for the position of Service Coordinator. We are seeking an administrative person to recruit, hire and schedule nursing and home health personnel. The job is full-time with benefits. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:00 pm. Candidate must have…
Read MoreStaffLink is Hiring Personnel for Physician Office Staffing
In the last few days StaffLink received a request from a physician’s office for a temporary Medical Receptionist position, that has the potential to become a permanent position. This position was located in St. Louis’s central County area. Here are the details on the position. If interested please apply immediately by calling StaffLink at 314-997-8833.…
Read MoreGrateful for the New Year!!! Approaching 35 Years in Business!!!
As the owner of StaffLink, I do not take for granted being in business for 35 years. I am grateful for our longevity. During my 35 years in business, I have learned a lot. A lot of what I have learned has benefited our clients and employees. We have been through many ups and downs,…
Read MoreEleven (11) New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
Currently, nearly 10,000 baby boomers a day turn 65 years old. This is going to continue for the next 30 years. The United States population that is over 65 years of age will grow from just under 50 million to nearly 90-100 million in the next 30-40 years! These numbers will continue to have a significant impact on family caregiving. Here are eleven…
Read MoreTen (10) Stress Busting and Self-Care Tips for Caregivers During the Holidays
The holiday season typically includes a lot of hustle and bustle. There are holiday traditions and expectations that one might find overwhelming to fulfill if they have a busy family or are a professional caregiver. The current extended pandemic adds another layer of stress to caregiving and holiday expectations. We recommend the following tips to…
Read MoreA Holiday and Year-End Letter from StaffLink President, Gretchen Curry, MSPH
Dear StaffLink Friends, As we enter the holiday season and wrap up 2021, I sit in a seat of thankfulness. As I and other business owners entered the beginning of 2020, we had no foreboding of the challenges that would face us as businesses, as individuals, as a country or world-wide this year. The COVID-19…
Read MoreCaregivers Get Your Booster and Flu Vaccinations Before Holiday Gatherings
As we enter the winter holiday season, I recommend that you get your COVID booster and seasonal flu vaccinations before anticipated family and holiday gatherings. Family gatherings have proved to be a leading vector for the spread of the COVID virus. As we wrestle with the more contagious Delta variant and as we are…
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