Working as a home care provider can be a challenge at times. Whether you are doing 24hr nursing care at home or are working as one of many in-home care providers assigned by a personal home care agency, the opportunity to overexert yourself is ever-present. How To Identify Burnout How do you know if you … Read more
Home health care is not as expensive as it is when it comes to hiring in-home help. Everyone assumes that it is costly because it is a luxury rather than a necessity in some people’s eyes. When it is more of a necessity and need than sending your loved one to a nursing home, which … Read more
Every family has its own unique home care needs, and finding the right provider for your loved one can often feel overwhelming. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some essential details to consider during your search for a home health care provider, as well as a brief overview of the services offered by TLC Home … Read more
If you are looking for work or some home care for your loved one in Burlington, Vermont, it can be overwhelming. Which companies are worth it? Which companies have the more significant benefit packages for their employees? And on and on. But how do you determine which agencies are the best for your loved one … Read more
As years and years of experience is gained as a registered nurse, sometimes, you can become drawn from the job. Between the politics, the uncontrollable schedules, etc, can cause the job to be drugging and causing a loss of interest. Many nurses that are tired of the everyday grind, turn to working in the home … Read more
A Licensed Practical Nurse, or also known as LPN, is needed when it comes to the home health care industry. There is a big need for these types of nurses to help elderly people who require skilled nurses to take care of them in their homes. Because of the need, if you are an LPN … Read more
Plenty of home care agencies are seeing an uptick of employees that are Certifed Nursing Assistants. One-on-one caregiving is a more preferred way to work if you are a nurse, CNA, etc. It is a more comfortable environment for many, and agencies provide other benefits. When working out of a client’s home, there is more … Read more
Sometimes, the most overwhelming issue for a family who has an older adult with limited mobility is rearranging for safety purposes. As we become older, our mobility becomes very limited, making it challenging to move about the home safely. As a caregiver, you must ensure the elder’s safety and help the family adjust to the … Read more
Not every caregiver will be the right fit; sometimes. It doesn’t have to be anyone’s fault, but it is essential to find someone who can build a relationship with your loved one and you as a family member. There are times when it just takes a little getting used to, especially if your elderly family … Read more
Elder abuse and neglect are more common than not. As a loved one living with someone who needs help from a caregiver, you need to know the signs so you can get help right away. Sometimes it is not as straightforward as you would expect, but there are warning signs that you need to be … Read more