Posts Tagged ‘caregiving’
LIFESAVING SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS
Planning is important at all ages to prevent life altering incidents. As we age, this planning becomes even more important as our abilities to react both physically and mentally lessen. The following are some basic safety suggestions. Fall Prevention – Over 7,000 seniors die as a result of falls each year. Follow directions on all…
Read MoreENGAGING SENIORS IN HOLIDAY GATHERINGS
As we age, holidays can be bittersweet – bringing up memories of past holiday traditions and family and friends that are no longer here. While a family gathering can be fun for all, an older member may tire more quickly. If so, be sensitive to their need to rest. Large gatherings may be overwhelming, especially…
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 MoreMeet Erika-14 Years of Service!
Erika B. recently celebrated her 14th year as a caregiver for StaffLink. She has been in this field for over 35 years, beginning as a Candy Striper at Barnes Hospital. Erika most enjoys interacting with clients and their families. She has particularly fond memories of one of her past clients. She worked for “Mary” for…
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 MoreYes, Your Loss Matters: Accepting the Experience of Grief
Written By: Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW “We are all dealing with the collective loss of the world we knew. The world we knew is now gone forever.” – David Kessler Lately in my practice, I have been hearing clients describe their surprise in feeling mixed emotions upon reunification with their loved ones. Yes, they are experiencing…
Read MoreCaregiving Is a Labor of Love
Labor Day is celebrated this upcoming Monday. Labor Day is the federal holiday that honors workers across America. 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 Labor Day. I know that caregiving is a labor of love. The…
Read MoreThirty (30) Olympic-Size Feats that Caregivers Perform Daily
Most seniors or persons with disability want to stay in their homes as long as possible. Ninety percent (90%) of seniors and disabled want to “age in place” as they grow older. Eighty percent of seniors believe they will stay in their home for as long as they live. Many will not be able to…
Read MoreStaffLink Serves the Bosnian Community
StaffLink has served the St. Louis Bosnian community for nearly thirty (30) years. Since the early 1990’s, StaffLink has hired Bosnian immigrants as caregivers to provide home care to elderly immigrants who have moved to St. Louis from Bosnia. The St. Louis Bosnian community is made up of approximately 70,000 persons. St. Louis has the…
Read MoreMeet Donna Neuman, RN, BSN-Client Service Liaison
Donna joined StaffLink in March 2019 as our Client Service Liaison and came to StaffLink with over 30 years of clinical, staff education, and sales/marketing experience in the industry. Within the industry she has been employed with home health, hospice, and infusion companies. Since arriving, Donna has been excited about the depth of services that…
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