Posts Tagged ‘Home care in St. Louis’
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…
Read MoreStaffLink Creates a YouTube Channel
StaffLink just recently started a YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com). We provide two (2) basic services; various home health care services and medical staffing. We intend to post helpful videos for family and professional caregivers.
Read MoreFour (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…
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 MoreSt. Louis Home Caregivers Take Part in Home Care Vaccination Event
StaffLink caregivers participated in a St. Louis home care vaccination event hosted on March 5th and March 26th at the Des Peres Lodge. The first vaccination was administered on March 5th and the second vaccination was administered on March 26th. For both dates the Pfizer vaccine was administered. The event was sponsored by the Missouri…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Seniors & Driving
Vicki has an expertise and specialized training in the area of seniors and driving. In this interview, Vicki provides specific information and resources on this topic.
Read MoreMeet Pam Stone – Certified Care Manager-BSW
StaffLink would like to introduce Pam Stone, our social worker and Certified Care Manager (CCM). Pam is certified through the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). This certification allows her to be an Advanced Professional member with Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). Pam joined our team in 2012. She was recruited by a church friend,…
Read MoreCelebrating 34 Years in Business & 34 Things For Which I Am Grateful
This month StaffLink celebrated thirty-four (34) years in business. Thirty-four (34) years represents more than half of my life! I am tremendously grateful for StaffLink’s longevity. Here are 34 additional things for which I am grateful! That StaffLink provides me with purposeful work and a steady livelihood The StaffLink office staff, their dedication is the…
Read MoreLetter 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…
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