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?”...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 25, 2022 | Home Care
It may sound trite, but every cloud has the proverbial silver lining, it seems. With continued inflation and the possibility of a deepening recession, home care agencies might see an easing up of the caregiver shortage. This would be good news for home care companies...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 18, 2022 | Home Care, News
Many people can tell a disappointing story about the healthcare system, but one man’s experience is a real winner. An older man kept getting a prescription for high blood pressure, although he maintained that he did not need it. He switched his care provider to Oak...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 6, 2022 | Home Care, News
Empathy, Reassurance, and Coping Practices Are Effective In the aftermath of the horrendous killing of seven parade-goers in Highland Park, IL on July 4, it’s good to learn about coping mechanisms that are helpful to the elderly who fear the possibility of violent...
by Kevin Banet | Sep 6, 2021 | Home Care
Today’s shortage of caregivers brings to mind an experience of my working life years ago. I had just lost my job, which is a bummer for anyone. “Are you going to apply for unemployment?” my friend Steve asked. “What’s that?” I...
