The Importance of Caregiver Vacations
Taking breaks helps caregivers reset mentally and emotionally. It may seem hard to leave, but vacations are important for caregivers and their patients. Keep Reading
At Your Side Home Care Named on 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials and Best Workplaces in New York Lists by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work®
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To... Keep Reading
At Your Side Home Care/ComForCare Named on 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials and Best Workplaces in New York Lists by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work ®
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and 2021 Best Workplaces in New York™. Earning a place on these prestigious lists confirms the positive workplace culture ComForCare/At Your Side franchisees have cultivated, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible. Keep Reading
Bathroom Safety Spotlight: Bathing and Toileting Tips for Caregivers
Many of our clients have limited mobility, and with limited mobility comes a potential risk for falls and other injuries. These risks are especially dangerous in the bathroom. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control), states that 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 fall each year, and 80% of those falls happen in the bathroom. Below are seven tips to help clients stay safe while bathing and toileting.
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Great Place To Work Certification Nation Day Blog
Our employees are the heart of ComForCare and At Your Side. Our team members reflect our company culture and drive our mission to help others live their best lives possible. Keep Reading
About Frontotemporal Dementia
Receiving a Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) diagnosis can leave many family members and loved ones... Keep Reading
Poor Sleep Can Increase Dementia Risks
Sleep is essential for our mental and physical health in all walks of life, but many older adults... Keep Reading
At Your Side and ComForCare Home Care Are Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Great Place To Work Institute has honored At Your Side and ComForCare Home Care with certification as a Great Place To Work. The certification process considered thousands of employee surveys from across the U.S. Keep Reading
At Your Side and ComForCare Home Care Provides Free Monthly Caregiving Training
At Your Side and ComForCare provide training and resources to caregivers through its Staying Connected Caregiver Training Series. The 30-minute live virtual training is offered monthly and is free. Keep Reading
About Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) presents unique challenges for those living with it and their families.... Keep Reading
Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects approximately 15-20% of people age 65 or older, with a... Keep Reading
Understanding the Three D's: Dementia, Delirium and Depression - For Health Care Professionals
Join us Wednesday, March 31 from 1pm - 2:30pm EST.
Heather McKay, PhD, OT/L, dementia care specialist, will present Understanding the Three D's: Dementia, Delirium and Depression." Awareness of the "three Ds" and a willingness to investigate a variety of causes will facilitate improved treatment of outcome for any patient with confusion or an altered mental status. Keep Reading
Understanding Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia. It's referred to by some as a... Keep Reading
Tips for Talking to Your Senior Parents About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Adults age 65 and up and/or individuals with pre-existing health conditions (i.e. diabetes, asthma,... Keep Reading
6 Socially Distanced Winter Activities for Seniors
Winter is here, and some of us are already experiencing those colder temperatures. As even chillier... Keep Reading
Documents to Prepare With Your Older Loved One
Important paperwork and documents are markers of adulthood, and they become even more important as... Keep Reading
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Receiving an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can leave many family members and loved ones... Keep Reading
The Silent Thief of Sight: What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
It’s the second leading cause of blindness in the world – glaucoma. It affects more and... Keep Reading
What to Look for When Visiting Older Adults During the Holidays
For many families, the holidays are the only time they have to spend together, and COVID-19 has... Keep Reading
Celebrating Home Care and Hospice Month: How Home Care Can Help
November is Home Care and Hospice Month. Millions of nurses, home care aides and key staff members... Keep Reading
