Private Duty Care: What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Caregiver
What is private duty care? Do you need it? See what you need to know about this type of care and if it’s the right fit.
How to Build a Successful Career in Home Care: Tips for New and Experienced Caregivers
In this blog post, we'll provide tips for new and experienced caregivers on how to build a successful career in home care industry.
What Are the Duties of a Professional Caregiver?
With the demand for direct-care workers projected to rise dramatically over the next decade, caregiving is also one of the few recession-proof professions. If this interests you, read on to learn more about what a typical day might look like once you’ve embarked on your exciting new career as a professional caregiver.
Identifying and Coping with the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving
Learn how the challenges of long-distance caregiving can be addressed and discover how home care services can bridge the gap between family members.
The Benefits of Personalized Home Care Services
Learn how personalized home care services can make a big difference in the lives of seniors and their caregivers, from providing trusted support to address individual needs.
Advice for Navigating Difficult Family Dynamics as a Caregiver
As a professional caregiver, you may find yourself dealing with complicated family dynamics. Here are some tips to help you navigate through them.
Navigating the Challenges of Long-Term Home Care
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the prospect of caring for a loved one? Get insight into long-term home care and find out how to face the challenges.
The Emotional and Physical Challenges of Being a Caregiver
What follows are caregiver stress signs to watch for – along with preventative steps you can take – so you can continue to honor your loved one’s wishes and provide them with the nurturing they deserve.
Preventing Elder Fraud: Real Stories of Caregiver Vigilance
Elderly individuals are often targeted by scammers because they are seen as vulnerable and more trusting. As a caregiver, it is important to be vigilant and take steps to prevent seniors from becoming victims of fraud and scams. What follows are four real-life examples of how caregivers at First In Care have prevented fraud and scams from happening to their clients.
Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers
As a family caregiver, finding creative ways to communicate with those special seniors is essential for their health and well-being. What follows are several communication tips that every caregiver should know.