Building a Caregiver Notebook Before the Very First Shift Begins
A caregiver notebook is a practical document you create before your first day of care work that centralizes essential information about the person you'll...
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Running a Background Check on a Private Caregiver Yourself Today
Yes, you can run a background check on a private caregiver yourself, but it comes with significant limitations that could leave you with incomplete...
Caregiver Agencies Charge $35 to $45 an Hour and Pay Workers Half
When you hire a caregiver through an agency, you're paying $35 to $45 per hour—but the actual caregiver in your home takes home roughly half that amount.
Vetting an Independent Caregiver vs an Agency Caregiver Properly
The fundamental difference comes down to accountability and oversight. When you hire an independent caregiver, you become the employer—responsible for...
Home Health Aides Cannot Do Everything: A Plain Scope of Work
Home health aides cannot perform any medical procedures, cannot administer medications or injections, cannot manage medical equipment like oxygen or IV...
Using a Transfer Board Without Hurting Your Back or Theirs
Using a transfer board safely depends on three fundamentals: positioning it correctly at the right height, using smooth sliding motions rather than...
Transfer Belts Are Safer Than Grabbing Under the Arms During Lifts
Transfer belts are significantly safer than grabbing under the arms during transfers because they distribute weight more evenly, reduce strain on joints,...
Protecting Your Own Joints While Helping a Parent Stand Up Safely
The key to protecting your own joints while helping a parent stand is using your legs, not your back—letting the larger muscles of your thighs and glutes...
About 1 in 3 Caregivers Reports a Decline in Their Own Health
About one in three caregivers report that their mental health has declined since they took on caregiving responsibilities.
Setting Up a First-Floor Bedroom in a House Without One Already
Converting a living space into a first-floor bedroom is one of the most practical solutions for aging in place, and it's entirely achievable even if your...