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The Differences Between Homecare, ARF, RCFE, ICF, and Board & Care
Choosing the best care provider for your love ones is a big factor that can either make their life better or not. There are many care provider facilities that cater different needs. Find out which one is best for your love ones today.
Resources Seniors Can Go to for Support
There are hundreds if not thousands programs and organizations both government and non-government that are dedicated to helping seniors. Check out our comprehensive guide to resources available for senior. Browse our list of resources and get the support you deserve today.
Moral and Ethical Obligations of a Direct Support Professional
Direct support professionals play an essential role in assisting people with disabilities to live meaningful lives. As such, it is imperative for DSPs to understand and adhere to their moral and ethical obligations towards the people they support.
6 Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercising
We all know the basic benefits of exercising such as increased strength, weight lost, and fitness. However, a few only knows how exercising affects the brain. In this blog we are going to go through what exercising does to the most important organ in our body - the brain
A Caregiver's Guide to Down Syndrome
Explore the basics of Down syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects physical and intellectual development. Learn about its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and ways to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families
A Caregiver’s Guide To Autism
Understanding Autism and its nature is important in order to know how to take care of someone with the disorder. With the right support and resources, individuals with autism can lead fulfilling and successful lives.
5 ways to make your patient take their medicine
Getting your patient to take their medicine is not an easy task. Help make your patient take their medicine by talking to them, easing the taste, keeping a medicine calendar, easing side-effects, and providing education.
Understanding and Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's
Learn what Alzheimer's is and the essential tips and strategies for taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's. Discover how to create a safe environment, encourage physical activity and social interaction, provide structure and routine, and take care of your own well-being as a caregiver.
Health Benefits of Gardening for the Elderly
Discover the numerous health benefits of gardening for seniors, including improved physical and mental well-being, increased socialization, and the opportunity to enjoy nature in a fulfilling and therapeutic way
Importance of Self-Care to Caregivers and Self-Care Tips
Self-care is a critical aspect of being a caregiver that is often neglected. It’s important to remember that taking care of yourself is not only necessary for your own well-being, but it is also necessary for you to be able to effectively care for others
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month
In November, we salute the professionals who work tirelessly to provide home care services and help patients live their lives with dignity.
How OtisHealth Is Changing The Way We Manage Our Health Records
Imagine having all of your family's health information in one place that you could access from your phone, tablet, or computer. No more scrambling to find a doctor's phone number or trying to remember which medications you’ve taken. That is what OtisHealth offers.
The Importance of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training for Caregivers
One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is how to deal with potentially violent or critical situations. That's why it's crucial that they receive nonviolent crisis prevention and intervention training. In this blog, we'll discuss the importance of NCPI training for caregivers and how it can help keep everyone safe and healthy. Keep reading to learn more.
10 Actionable Home Care Marketing Strategies for 2022
Wondering how to market your home care business in 2022? You're not alone. With the competitive nature of the home care industry, it's more important than ever to have a solid marketing strategy in place.
That's why we've put together a list of 10 actionable home care marketing strategies that you can start using today to get ahead of the competition. Keep reading to learn more.
New Opportunity for Residential Care Providers
We can all agree that 2020 and 2021 were one of the most difficult and disruptive years of our modern time. However, as the situation improved legislation passed historic actions to decrease the pressure on businesses that were struggling.
As part of this aid, some of the businesses that had their operations fully or partially suspended due to the COVID-19-related governmental order or experienced a significant reduction in gross receipts will be eligible for an Employee Retention Credit.
The Growing Shortage of Caregivers in the US
The care industry in the United States is facing a severe shortage of paid caregivers, leaving families and care facilities struggling to meet the needs of the aging population. There are many factors contributing to this crisis, including the growing demand for care as the American population continues to age.
Should you switch your residential care facility to solar energy?
Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important as we strive to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. It is a cleaner and more sustainable way to get energy recollected from sources like the sun, wind, water, and geothermal.
What to look for when choosing a hospice care provider
It’s hard to describe the feeling when you know that someone is parting away... it leaves one hopeless and wondering what to do. Read on if your looking for some guidance on hospice care.
CDC and FDA Recommend 2nd Booster for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FDA have recommended a 2nd booster shot of mRNA vaccine for certain age groups in order to increase protection against severe symptoms from COVID -19.
Direct Support Professional Workforce Survey Spring 2022
In the Spring of 2022, DDS will conduct a survey to collect quantitative information about factors impacting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) during the 2021 calendar year. All agencies that employ DSPs will be requested to participate in the survey.

