by Kevin Banet | Aug 20, 2022 | Home Care, News
In a new twist on the century-old practice of doctors who made house calls, high-tech healthcare services are now making their way to patients’ doors. What’s the cause? During the pandemic, many patients showed reluctance to visit doctors’ offices for fear of...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 14, 2022 | Home Care, mental health, News
The nation is turning its attention to the goal of improving nursing home conditions, and we all hope that this will work for the good of everyone involved. As I’m sure you know, President Biden used his State of the Union speech in February to announce a boost of...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 6, 2022 | Social Work
If you are a social worker, it’s probably no surprise hearing that your job has many ups and downs. On the one hand, you know that burnout occurs. But on the other hand, there are many satisfying experiences garnered from years of helping people. I imagine that one of...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 3, 2022 | Home Care, Senior stories
It takes a special kind of individual to care for an elderly person. Kendra Guiterrez was just a few years out of high school when she was told that she needed to fly to Mexico City to care for her grandfather. She went willingly. Her grandfather, age 77, had enjoyed...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 30, 2022 | Home Care, Social Work
If you are a social worker or discharge planner, what makes you feel good? Sometimes it’s alleviating another’s anxiety when they are going through a difficult time. One of the most fearful moments of a patient recovering from surgery is wondering “what do I do now?”...
