November 2009 Entries

Caregiving for Hospice Patients

Hospice caregiving provides certain rewards for caregivers who have had hospice training.

posted @ Sunday, November 29, 2009 10:07 PM | Feedback (2)

Healthcare Legislation Update: Senior Caregivers Will Have Health Insurance

The proposed national health care program which was passed by the House and awaits a vote in the Senate, would require all employers to provide health care insurance for all employees.

posted @ Monday, November 23, 2009 11:32 AM | Feedback (1)

Caregiver Application

Senior caregiving provides a variety of positions for companion caregivers and nursing aides.

posted @ Saturday, November 21, 2009 3:32 PM | Feedback (0)

Senate Passes Veterans and Caregiver Support Bill

The Senate has just passed a bill to provide more caregiving support services to wounded veterans.

posted @ Friday, November 20, 2009 11:22 AM | Feedback (1)

C.N.A. Job Description

What job duties are expected of a caregiver who has completed a nursing aide certification?

posted @ Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:46 PM | Feedback (3)

Free Memory Screenings Nationwide: Nov. 17th

Seniors and caregivers can receive free memory loss screenings an hundreds of locations next Tuesday.

posted @ Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:55 PM | Feedback (0)

C.N.A. Training for Long-term Employment

Training as a C.N.A. provides ongoing employment opportunities as the baby boomer population ages.

posted @ Monday, November 09, 2009 9:05 AM | Feedback (6)

Employment Opportunities For Caregivers: Unemployment at 14% but not for Caregiving

Senior caregiving provides ongoing employment and by becoming certified you can be qualified for even more positions.

posted @ Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:02 AM | Feedback (4)

Nursing Home Drugs: Report Shows Many are Unnecessary

Nursing homes often give unneeded medications to their senior residents, to make them easier to care for, causing additional health problems for the senior.

posted @ Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:20 AM | Feedback (1)