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From the caregiver training experts at intheknow.
In the Know Donates Free Caregiver Training in Developing Countries
Caregivers in developing countries lack critical access to the basic, practical training they need to deliver safe and effective care to the clients they serve. People over the age of sixty are the fastest growing demographic across the globe. This group is projected...
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What Challenges Do New Supervisors Face?
New supervisors can easily become overwhelmed. Taking on a new home care supervisor position can be empowering at first. Most new supervisors enter their role feeling confident in their own abilities as employees—but quickly learn it’s a whole new level of stress to...
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5 Fresh Courses for Spanish-Speaking Caregivers
You want training that is accessible to your caregivers and helps you achieve your state requirements and education goals. However, some of your caregivers struggle to complete courses due to language barriers. This makes it difficult for them to have a comfortable...
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Star Spangled Savings are Here!
After twenty-one years in business, intheknow remains the ONLY caregiver training provider to offer 200+ caregiver training topics in our exclusive newsletter-style, PDF format (in addition to our amazing e-learning). You can use PDFs exclusively to deliver all of...
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Make Mealtime Meaningful for Clients
Chef Beth from Caregiver’s Kitchen says, “For many older adults, mealtime is the highlight of their day. As they finish breakfast, they may be thinking ahead to ‘what’s for lunch?’” Go beyond basic nutrition. While it’s essential to meet special dietary needs and...
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The Hidden Costs of Caregiver Turnover—And What You Can Do About Them
Did you know, a home care agency with 25 caregivers can expect to lose more than $50,000 from their bottom line to caregiver turnover costs this year? We asked Home Care Expert, Conner Kunz from Home Care Pulse to take a closer look at the obvious — and not so obvious...
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Recruitment Reality Series: Caregivers Make Great Recruiters!
Are you struggling to find fresh talent? Terrified of current industry turnover rates? You're not alone! In her new “Recruitment Reality Series,” Caregiver Training Advisor Victoria Brown explores the challenges of finding quality caregivers. She says, "Step one is a...
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How to Recognize PTSD Awareness Month with your Care Team
This June, encourage your care team to brush up on their knowledge of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in honor of PTSD Awareness month. Because PTSD is a mental health problem that can affect anyone at any age, your caregivers likely work with clients who have...
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Get Your Team Fired-Up about Learning
William Butler Yeats said, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Are your caregivers "fired-up" about learning? CNA Week starts this week! It's a great time to think about how you can get your caregivers motivated, excited, and fired-up...
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Join the Fight for Alzheimer’s Awareness
The Alzheimer’s Association has declared June Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It’s a perfect time to open the conversation about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This month, Caregiver Training Advisor, Andrew Chacho explores the most common symptoms of...
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5 Easy Ways to Keep Remote Teams Connected
Did you know that only 16% of remote employees (like caregivers) feel “connected and engaged” by employers? And disengaged employees cost organizations between $450 and $550 billion annually. Keeping your remote caregivers engaged and connected can feel like an uphill...
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Do You Know Which Foods Are Best for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia?
Your caregivers want to know, “What kind of diet should I serve my clients with Alzheimer’s?” Chef Beth from Caregivers Kitchen has the answer! Chef Beth says . . . The answer is simple but, like Alzheimer’s, it’s also complicated. A special diet is not required like...
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NEW CHALLENGE: The Importance of Spiritual Care
True or False? It’s never okay to discuss religion or spiritual matters with your clients. The answer is: False. It’s OKAY to ask a client about his or her religious beliefs; in fact, it may bring great comfort. Just be sure not to push your...
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Join us to Meet Chef Beth
While there are several ways to make a bed or remind clients to take medication, preparing and serving meals that meet (or exceed) an elder’s needs and expectations requires a deeper level of understanding. That's where Chef Beth comes in! Who is Chef Beth? Chef...
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Summer is coming, but Stroke Awareness Month is here.
According to the CDC, approximately 795,000 people experience a stroke each year within the United States. And, no one is immune to being at risk of suffering a stroke—staff and patients alike. ITK's newest Caregiver Training Advisor, Andrew Chacho explores the...
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