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24 Tips to Keep Seniors Independent at Home As We Celebrate Independence Day
Ninety percent of seniors want to “age in place” at home as they grow older. Eighty percent believe they will live in their home for as long as they live. Staying independent at home may become challenging if a person is starting to experience challenges in performing “activities of daily living” (ADLs). In order to…
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Seventeen (17) Fun Summer Outdoor Activities for Seniors
Summer 2021 is here. More persons are vaccinated against COVID-19. More communities are opening back up to pre-COVID 19 levels and outdoor activities are abundant and easily accessible. Most outdoor activities are safe, especially for vaccinated individuals. Seventeen (17) Fun Summer Activities for Seniors Here are 17 fun, accessible and safe activities that can be…
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Ten (10) Ways to Honor the Fallen: Honor an Aging Veteran
Happy Memorial Day and Happy Memorial Day week! StaffLink has been providing home care services to veterans for over 30 years. It is an honor to service these men and women. I remember the name of one of the first veterans StaffLink served. He had seen action in the Vietnam War and had been injured.…
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Twenty-one (21) Traveling Tips for Family Caregivers
Since the beginning of the pandemic, family travel has decreased. As the COVID-19 infection rates continue to go down family travel is now increasing. Over this Memorial weekend 2021 American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that of the 37 million people that will travel, 2.5 million of those will be traveling by air. AAA says…
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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…
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Mothers 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…
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Tens (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…
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Eighteen (18) Freebies & Discounts for Nurses During Nurses Week 2021
Freebies for nurses during National Nurses Week
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Three (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…
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Four (4) Reasons Why You May Need a Geriatric Care Manager
There are many times in life that most of us look forward to, and even embrace full steam ahead – our careers; falling in love; perhaps having a family; planning trips; our hobbies and interests etc. On the other hand, there are certain things most of us tend to avoid addressing until we are forced…
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