Month: August 2024

Managing employee performance and providing constructive feedback are crucial aspects of ensuring high-quality care in home care agencies. These processes are instrumental in enhancing caregiver performance, boosting employee morale, and ultimately delivering superior service to clients. This article delves into best practices for performance reviews and offering constructive feedback to improve caregiver performance within home care […]

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements that offer new possibilities for patient care. Among these innovations, remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a key area of interest, particularly in the realm of home care. As RPM technology continues to evolve, home care companies are exploring its potential to enhance

Lance A. Slatton’s journey into the healthcare field began with a deeply personal experience: his grandmother’s battle with dementia, which profoundly impacted him as a young man. Witnessing the disease’s effects on both his grandmother and his family ignited a passion for medicine and a commitment to helping others. This early experience set the stage for

Caring for an older adult can be both rewarding and challenging. As the demands of caregiving increase, the right technologies can provide invaluable support. From ensuring safety and health to providing comfort and companionship, the right technology can make a significant difference in the quality of life for seniors and give you added peace of mind,

The Global Purple Angel Dementia Campaign recently reached across the pond and made a very big splash with the appointment of Lance A. Slatton of All Home Care Matters & Enriched Life Home Care Services (ELHCS) as their latest Purple Angel Dementia Ambassador in the USA. Norman (Norrms) McNamara founded the Purple Angel Dementia Campaign in

In homes across the country, professional caregivers (distinct from family caregivers) are pillars of support, providing essential care and comfort to those who need it most. These dedicated professionals, often overlooked, play a crucial role in the healthcare system, ensuring that patients receive the attention and assistance they need in a familiar and comforting environment. While

AFTD Ambassador Debbie Elkins and AFTD Support and Education Director Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP, appeared on the podcast All Home Care Matters in July to discuss the changed nature of relationships following an FTD diagnosis, anticipatory grief, and dementia’s social stigma. A registered nurse, Elkins may seem as if she is better able to handle an