Non-verbal communication is the means of communicating without spoken words, and instead using gestures, facial expressions, body language and more. Most humans use both verbal and non-verbal communication every day. However, sometimes verbal communication is not an option, whether it be by a person’s choice, difficulties speaking a common language, a vocal cord accident, cognitive decline from dementia or Alzheimer’s [...]
Your caregivers’ support helps keep clients safe and comfortable in their homes. Being there to help them with everyday tasks like cooking nutritious meals and preventing slips and falls adds real value to both your clients and their families, allowing them to continue to age in place. And by introducing certain technologies, your caregivers can make their jobs easier and [...]
A deep cleaning of your clients’ homes shouldn’t only occur in the springtime. In fact, several cleaning and maintenance actions should be completed quarterly. And with 33% of adults saying they do not clean everything in their home often enough, your caregivers can add real value to their clients by assisting with these tasks. Read on for cleaning tips for [...]
Companion care businesses are often misunderstood. Many believe that companion care businesses offer services including medical home health care, palliative care and hospice care. When this happens, companion care businesses and their caregivers may not receive the service they require. This can be especially true when it comes to insurance coverage. Insurance partners who are unaware of the nuances of [...]
Changes in vision are often a common effect of aging, with more than 25% of U.S. adults over the age of 71 experiencing some form of visual impairment. Visual impairment can range from low vision to moderate visual impairment to total blindness. With more than a quarter of seniors experiencing some form of visual impairment, caregivers must be prepared to [...]
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most prevalent injuries in the home healthcare setting, putting caregivers, clients and their family members at danger. Most of these mishaps, however, can be avoided with adequate awareness and safety practices. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Caregivers Caregivers have a higher risk of injury than other professions, and slips and falls can [...]
Seniors may lack the expertise and resources to utilize the latest technology, but your caregivers can help enhance seniors' digital literacy to stay connected and live safer lives. For example, using speech recognition in the home to increase communication between caregivers and seniors or outside communication with loved ones is possible with technology. Read on for ways your caregivers can [...]
The kitchen is the center of the home for many people, but for seniors it can be a hazardous environment with risks ranging from wet floors to poor illumination. Accidents can occur if safeguards are not implemented. Wearing shoes in the kitchen and periodically monitoring fire alarms are just a few of the things your caregivers can do to prevent [...]
Choosing an insurance company to protect you and your business can feel overwhelming. There are a multitude of companies on the market, they all want your business, and it can be difficult to distinguish amongst them. When buying caregiver business insurance, it can be helpful to follow these guidelines to ensure you select the best insurance partner: Explore your insurance [...]
You make every effort to provide a safe environment for your staff and patients, but accidents can still happen. To protect your business from the costs associated with employee injuries, you need Workers’ Compensation for home care businesses from Lockton Affinity. Workers’ compensation is legally required for doing business in most states. Without the proper workers’ compensation insurance, your business [...]
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