Posts Tagged ‘home care in St. Louis County’
Letter to Governor-Medicaid Reimbursement Lag Hurts Home Care Service Delivery in Missouri
Dear Governor Michael L. Parson: I am writing you about my concerns regarding the Medicaid reimbursement lag in the area of home care assistance and how it is affecting the availability of these services to Medicaid recipients. I am going to specifically address the traditional home care agency model, where a non-relative is providing care…
Read MoreLockdown Uplift: Tips to Enhance Connection with Loved Ones in Senior Communities
Written By: Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW Families are finding themselves in difficult situations during this pandemic. A common issue that I have been discussing with clients is how to best support their loved ones who are in senior living communities. Many communities tasked with protecting their residents’ health across the continuum of care (independent senior…
Read MoreSt. Louis Home Care and Medical Staffing President Recognized as 2021 Top Women Business Owner
The St. Louis Small Business Monthly (SBM) annually recognizes the area’s top women-owned companies. This year they are doing so in the month of March. They are recognizing 163 women business owners and honoring ten (10) new business owners. StaffLink celebrated thirty-four (34) years in business this March and our founder and owner, Gretchen Curry,…
Read MoreStaffLink Moves to the Industry’s Leading Software: ClearCare
StaffLink, a St. Louis Home Care and Medical Staffing Agency, made the decision to start using ClearCare Software (www.clearcareonline.com) as of February 2021. ClearCare is the industry leader in supplying software support to the largest home care franchises in the country. Many independent companies like StaffLink have selected ClearCare as their software. ClearCare was acquired…
Read MoreThirteen (13) Ways Home Care Can Help Seniors Stay Safe at Home during the Pandemic
The news regarding the pandemic is forever changing. The infection rates, COVID-19 positive cases, and deaths associated with St. Louis nursing homes and senior communities in 2020 have drastically decreased as we move forward in 2021. Home was definitely the safest place for seniors to be in 2020, if it was at all possible for…
Read MoreSt. Louis Home Care & Medical Staffing Agency Celebrates Thirty-four (34) Years in Business
StaffLink, a St. Louis based home care and medical staffing firm celebrated a 34 year business anniversary on March 7th! Gretchen Curry is the founder and President of StaffLink. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health, and an undergraduate major in Speech Pathology. She procured management experience with a national temporary nursing and home…
Read MoreStaffLink President, Gretchen Curry Serves on the Spirit of St. Louis (SOS) Philanthropic Board
St. Louis Home Care and Medical Staffing Agency’s Founder and President, Gretchen Curry, Serves on Philanthropic Board of Directors for the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Giving Fund StaffLink, a St. Louis home care and medical staffing agency’s, Founder and President, Gretchen Curry, was elected to the Board of Directors for a unique, St. Louis,…
Read MoreSandra Carmichael – Recent Retiree Still Plays Key Role After 22 Year Stint
Sandra Carmichael – Recent Retiree Still Plays Key Role After 22 Year Stint Sandra Carmichael, a key administrative staff person with StaffLink retired in July after twenty-two (22) years! Sandra is well-known and respected by St. Louis home care industry professionals throughout the area. Sandra was the Client Services and Scheduling Department Manager for…
Read MoreA More Hopeful Outcome For A Family Member’s Hoarding
Guest Article By Denise Lee | February 18, 2021 “Look at this mess! Mom, how can you live this way?” The daughter was clearly upset, but her comments only upset her mom. “Be nice. You don’t have the right to talk to me that way. How I live is my business.” Perhaps you’ve experienced a…
Read MoreTwenty-five (25) Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
Twenty-five (25) Self-Care Tips for Caregivers Today, February 19, 2021 is National Caregivers Day. Nearly 70 million families are providing care at some level to family members. Additionally, many more professional caregivers are assisting families in providing care-giving. StaffLink wishes to take a moment to acknowledge both the contributions of family caregivers and professional caregivers…
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