Posts Tagged ‘Caregiver’
StaffLink Seeks to Hire 20 St. Louis Area In-home Caregivers Over Next 60 Days
StaffLink’s Founder and President, Gretchen Curry, has announced on their social media website and via on-line ads that they are seeking to hire 20 new St. Louis area caregiving staff over the next 60 days (July and August) to handle the demand for in-home caregivers as the pandemic extends. StaffLink is seeking persons who are…
Read MoreThirty (30) Self-Care Tips to Help for Seniors and Caregivers Fight the Winter Blues in this Extended Pandemic
The pandemic started in February 2020. We are in the third winter season of COVID -19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, winter was acknowledged as a season that could bring about what is known as the “winter blues.” With the addition of the pandemic, which has gone on and on, the feeling of the winter…
Read MoreSix (6) Ways to Say “Thank You” to a Caregiver for Valentine’s Day
You and millions of family members across America may have a primary family or professional caregiver that assist a special loved one by providing caregiving on a daily basis. Millions of family caregivers and professional caregivers provide care on a daily basis for our family members. Seventy (70) million of them are family caregivers. Many…
Read MoreFamily 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 MorePRACTICAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
As we or a loved one ages, no one looks forward to needing a caregiver. However, the reality is that many of us will need some amount of help as we age or that we will be the one to provide such help. Caregiving can be overwhelming even for those who are dedicated to providing…
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 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…
Read MoreEight (8) Ways to Say “Thank You” to a Caregiver During the Thanksgiving Holiday
“What am I thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday?” You, like millions of other family members across America, may answer this question with, “ I am thankful for our primary family or professional caregiver who helps provide care to our special loved one.” Millions of family caregivers and professional caregivers provide care on a daily basis…
Read MoreTerms and Resources to Help Family Caregivers of the Aging in Missouri
As we or a loved one ages, we are faced with decisions that need to be made. Often, we are confronted with terms that are new to us and don’t know where to begin. Hopefully this brief overview can help clarify some of the terminology and offer practical resources that will link you to needed…
Read MoreStaffLink Provides Supplemental Nursing Staffing to St. Louis Area Senior Facilities & Communities
In recent months, during the extended COVID pandemic, StaffLink has received increasing requests to provide supplemental nursing staffing to St. Louis long-term care (senior) facilities and communities. During the pandemic senior facilities and communities have experienced challenges in recruiting, hiring, and retaining enough staff to meet the needs of their current residents. Staffing augmentation is…
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