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October 23, 2020
Caregiving Interview Tips! | America Homecare
If you are searching for a job as a caregiver or personal assistant, then these caregiving interview tips will be a big help! It is important that you're not thinking of caregiving interviews as a regular interview. You're more than likely have to be dealing with family or close friends of a person who needs...
October 7, 2020
Syracuse Caregiving Jobs | America Homecare
It's been a long time coming, but our office in Syracuse, New York is finally open! To help better serve caregivers and clients, America Homecare has opened a new location in East Syracuse, NY. The best part of this news? It means more open positions for work! If you are in search of Syracuse caregiving...
September 25, 2020
Family Care Plan | America Homecare
What Is a Care Plan? A care plan is a form or document that summarizes a person’s health conditions and current treatments for their care. The plan should include information about the following. Health conditions Medications Healthcare providers Emergency contacts Caregiver resources The CDC website has a great example of this type of care plan....
September 10, 2020
Flu Season Protection Tips | America Homecare
With cold and flu season approaching, here are some flu season protection tips and some information on the flu. Protection and precaution are especially important in this pandemic. What is the flu? Influenza is a contagious respiratory infection caused by flu viruses that travel through the air and enter the body through the nose or...
August 19, 2020
How to Wash Reusable Face Masks | America Homecare
In this mask washing guide, we cover the correct, sanitary ways to wash and dry reusable face masks. Masks are crucial to controlling the coronavirus or COVID-19. Along with keeping 6-feet apart when in public and practicing social distancing, wearing a mask properly will make all the difference. Note: this mask washing guide is...
August 14, 2020
Proper Mask Wearing Guide | America Homecare
In this mask wearing guide, we cover the proper mask wearing. Masks are crucial to controlling the coronavirus or COVID-19. Along with keeping 6-feet apart when in public and practicing social distancing, wearing a mask properly will make all the difference. The CDC recommends that people wear masks in public and when around people who don’t...
August 7, 2020
Free Personal Assistant Apps | America Homecare
This blog post will provide you with some information on a few free personal assistant apps. Use and download at your own discretion. These apps are not meant to replace caregivers, but to help them or clients with their work to keep their tasks manageable. Whether you are a caregiver, one who needs a caregiver,...
July 30, 2020
Senior Care Emergency Checklist | America Homecare
A senior care emergency checklist is a list of essential information and contacts in the case of emergencies relating to your elderly relative or client. It's good to keep this list in a location that is easy-to-find or area that is commonly used. An example would be in the senior's kitchen or near the house...
July 24, 2020
Senior Summer Safety Tips | America Homecare
Excessive heat and the sun can be a health risk for seniors. Without proper precautions, it can be very dangerous. These senior safety summer tips and care guide can be useful for seniors and their caregivers. We've also included a printable, easy to view infographic at the bottom of this post for your reference! 1....
July 17, 2020
Easy and Healthy Meals for Seniors | America Homecare
Healthy meals are super important for seniors and the elderly. Cooking easy and healthy meals for seniors doesn't have to be a chore. It can even be fun to mix and match different ingredients into a delicious, nutritious meal. However, it's very crucial that before one plans meals for seniors that their doctors are notified....