Posts by Gretchen Curry, MSPH
A Heartfelt Prayer for Nurses
During this world-wide pandemic we pray the following sincere and special prayer for nurses on this last day of Nurses Week 2021. We pray, May they be observant so that they will see and respond to both the seen and unseen needs of their patients, May they be attentive so their ears will hear and…
Read MoreMothers Rock as Family Caregivers!
Mother’s Day was this past Sunday. I am a mother. I have been a family caregiver. I own an agency that provides assistance to family caregivers. Mothers and Women are Primary Family Caregivers Mothers across America are the primary family caregivers in their homes for their children and partners. They may not be the…
Read MoreTens (10) Ways to Show Appreciation During Nurses Week 2021
Nursing has always been one of the most “trusted” professions. During this pandemic, nurses are also being recognized as essential warriors in the fight against COVID-19. Without tens of thousands of dedicated and committed registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses, the health care system would have collapsed under the added pressure of a pandemic. If…
Read MoreEighteen (18) Freebies & Discounts for Nurses During Nurses Week 2021
Freebies for nurses during National Nurses Week
Read MoreMeet Patrick Scannell, Business Manager, Part of Our Team for Nearly 29 Years!
We would like to introduce to you, Patrick Scannell, our Business Manager who joined StaffLink in August 1992. Patrick grew up in Webster Groves, MO and graduated from Webster schools. He later attended and graduated from UMSL. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and majored in Management and Organizational Behavior. He originally joined…
Read MoreThree (3) Resources To Help Seniors Who are Socially Isolated
St. Louis Home Care Owner Interviews Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW About Seniors & Social Isolation In March, Gretchen Curry, MSPH, Founder and President of StaffLink, conducted an interview (via Zoom) with social worker Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW. Ms. Neu is in private practice at the West County Psychological Associates and the Assistant Director of Senior…
Read MoreSeniors 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…
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