Make a House a Home The front gate was creaking a little, but then again it had always been like that. His wife had asked him to fix it a thousand times, but now he would give anything to hear her nag about it one…
At a Glance Stanley was always extremely independent, remaining at home alone after his wife had passed. He liked to stay active and was generally able to manage things around the house, with the help of a few care hours a week. In recent visits,…
A Tale of Two Grandmas: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. This is not a tale of two cities however, it is a tale of two grandmothers. I am sure that any other millennials out there reading this blog…
At a Glance Albert lived alone and did not have much companionship as his children lived out of state. They were a little worried about their dad living all alone, so that was why Albert's kids decided to install Sensi. This way they had peace…
In the 2020 Netflix movie, “The Social Dilemma”, a former Google ethicist compares social media to a slot machine. Perhaps some of the irony is lost on Netflix that have built their business off of marathon binge watchers. While much has been said in recent…
They met in 1940 in a small South Carolina town. The summer days were long at the lumber mill, and the nights heavy, as if the world was saying it was tired from all of that sun. The night they met was particularly thick with…
Ice Blocks to AC Imagine massive blocks of ice, harvested and transported by thousands of people across the Illinois River, from the river itself and from surrounding lakes. Imagine waiting anxiously for your weekly delivery of ice, not knowing whether or not it would come…
At a Glance Wendy lived with her daughter in a two story house. She had always been independent and though she did need help with some daily chores, and had become increasingly forgetful, having a stranger in the home to help out was often a…
Tides of a Pandemic: The Covid-19 pandemic brought many global and national health issues to the forefront of public and political discourse. We found ourselves learning new jargon from the worlds of epidemiology, and had to familiarize ourselves with what is the sturdiest brand of…
by: Miki Rossaniss, Head of Clinical Development Want to retain your caregivers and keep them healthy? Set them up for success. This week's tip focuses on the three things to keep in mind when transferring clients. Transferring Clients: An area of difficulty that is commonly…