by Kevin Banet | Sep 29, 2022 | nursing homes
As a social worker, have you ever wondered how some adult children seem to just dump their parents in a nursing home and never visit them? That question was posed on Quora.com. Kurt Guntheroth, a software engineer and Forbes contributor, came up with these answers...
by Kevin Banet | Sep 20, 2022 | Case Study, Home Care
Is your loved one about to be discharged from rehab? Are you thinking of hiring a low-cost caregiver? Beware. Cheaper does not always mean better. Search the internet and you’ll find a plethora of caregivers, some of which charge lesser fees … they seem too good to be...
by Kevin Banet | Sep 17, 2022 | Home Care, mental health, News
When you help a needy person, there is always a price to pay. Years ago I befriended an older single woman who needed rides to church on Sunday. I didn’t mind the extra time to pick her up – what was unexpected was how long it took to talk to her on the phone. Rosella...
by Kevin Banet | Sep 11, 2022 | Home Care
Have you ever been really sick but your doctor was not able to put his finger on what you had? It might have been an invisible illness. An invisible illness causes pain and harm. But like a malicious ghost, it cannot be seen. Examples are chronic fatigue syndrome,...
by Kevin Banet | Sep 4, 2022 | Holidays
My introduction into the world of labor was an unusual one. “Your fathers work in the mills” our sixth-grade teacher sternly told us. The religious sisters in the school were firm in making us appreciate our parents’ responsibilities in raising a family. Good advice....
