Caregiver Topics
How to Manage Stress as a Caregiver – 4 Tips from Cahoon Care Associates
Caring for a senior, especially when that senior is your parent, is stressful. Not only does caregiving take up time, but it takes emotional energy too. At Cahoon Care, we know firsthand how stressful senior care can be. That’s why we’re sharing these four tips to help manage your stress as a caregiver. Four Ways…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Caregiver for a Senior Parent or Loved One
How to Hire a Caregiver for a Senior Parent or Loved One Is it time to hire a caregiver for your senior parent or loved one? Do you need to hire a caregiver but wondering where to start? Children need to be involved in the hiring process for several reasons. Here’s what you should know,…
Read MoreHome Care, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living? Which Is Right for Your Parent?
Home Care Options: In-Home, Nursing, Assisted Living Compared When seniors need extra help or care, there are several options available. Three of the most common options are in-home care, assisted living, and nursing homes. These three care settings provide different types of care, so it’s important to choose the option that is right for your…
Read MoreUnderstanding Senior Home Care Options: Private, Direct or National Franchise?
Understanding Senior Home Care Options: Private, Direct or National Franchise? When your loved one needs in-home care, you’ll have many options to choose from. Direct hire, private home care, and national care franchises are all potential sources of in home care. But which one is right for your loved one? And what can you expect…
Read MoreWhat to Look for When Hiring a Senior Home Care Provider or Caregiver
What to Know About Hiring a Senior Home Care Provider or Caregiver When hiring a senior home care provider or caregiver for a parent or loved one, knowing what to look for is important. If you’re beginning your search, you may have questions like: Which qualities are most important for a senior caregiver to have? How…
Read MoreThe Home Care Safety Checklist For Seniors and Elder Adults
In-Home Senior Safety Checklist: Making a Senior’s Home a Safer Place As your loved ones age, home safety becomes even more critical. Factors such as decreased balance, slowed reaction times, and increased fragility put seniors at a higher risk of falling and incurring injuries. Taking steps to make your loved one’s home safer is an…
Read MoreHow to Refer!
Cahoon Care offers a $50 referral bonus for each new caregiver, after they have worked with us for 3 months. Cahoon Care offers a $75 for each new client Here are a few easy ways you can make a referral… If you are making referral for a caregiver Send your friend a link directly to our new online application form…
Read MoreCahoon Caregiver Employee Newsletter – January 2016
Quarterly Employee Newsletter April 2016 Cahoon Care Associates HOME CARE COMPANY Corporate Office: 781.659.1877 429A Washington St, Norwell, MA Cahoon Care Associates is pleased to announce our next installment of the Employee Newsletter! With winter in full swing, we remind all our hardworking employees to take the time to Care for the Caregiver. A recent…
Read MoreOpen House – Hiring Experienced Caregivers
CAREGIVER HIRING OPEN HOUSE Cahoon Care Associates, LLC is holding an Open House for potential caregiver candidates in our Norwell Office. If you or someone you know has a true heart for caregiving and has experience caring for the elderly in their homes, we invite you to join us! Come and enjoy light refreshments, prizes…
Read MoreSafe Disposal of Unwanted / Unused Medications
Anyone who’s ever taken prescription medicines has had to deal with the problem of how to dispose of unwanted or expired medications. There are several dangers to improper disposal or not disposing of them at all: Risk of accidental poisoning children or pets Chance of them being taken and misused by teens or adults Risk…
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