Are Your Caregivers Prepared to Care for Clients with Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s your Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Challenge! Distribute to measure your Caregivers’ knowledge and comfort level in caring for clients with this common disease.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About half of all Americans have at least one of these three risk factors. So, chances are good that your Caregivers encounter clients with heart disease (or the risk for it) on a regular basis.

Many of the diseases suffered by the senior clients you serve are the result of dietary habits, some of which have been practiced for a lifetime. So, how do you help someone with heart disease or diabetes make food choices that support or improve their health? You do it by getting In the Know about Nutrition.

Mental health is a vital part of overall health. It affects how people think, feel, and behave. And even though our senior clients often “seem okay,” nearly 20 percent of people over age 60 suffer from some type of mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, hoarding disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Yet, less than 3 percent seek help for their problem.

Take the Mental Health Challenge!

Inside, you’ll find:

A thought-provoking quiz for caregivers, tips on recognizing the signs of depression, and an explanation of how to help someone who may be a hoarder.

Are Your Caregivers In the Know about Pain and Common Pain Treatments? Distribute the “Pain Awareness Caregiver Challenge” to measure your Caregivers’ knowledge and comfort level in helping clients manage pain in safe and effective ways.

Inside you’ll find:

• A thought-provoking quiz for caregivers.
• Tips on recognizing pain symptoms,
• Plenty of non-drug solutions to manage pain, and
• An explanation of how to recognize drug addiction and diversion in healthcare workers.

Are Your Caregivers In the Know about Infection Control? Infection control should always be a priority, but with flu season approaching, it’s more important than ever for your caregivers to have the tools they need to keep themselves and their clients healthy. Download the

Challenge today!

Inside you’ll find:

• A thought-provoking quiz for caregivers.
• Tips on breaking the chain of infection,
• Advice on when and why handwashing is necessary, and
• An in-depth look at the symptoms of the flu.

It is estimated that at least 300 million people around the world are infected with viral hepatitis. More than half of those infected have no signs and do not even know they have it.

Download and distribute the Hepatitis Awareness Challenge today!

Inside, you’ll find:

• A thought-provoking quiz,
• A helpful chart comparing Hep A, B, and C,
• The importance of vaccines for healthcare workers, and
• Suggestions on keeping clients with diabetes safe from hepatitis.

In order to work with people from different cultures, you need to understand your own values and beliefs. What do you consider “normal”? How accepting are you of people with different beliefs?

Download the Diversity Challenge today!

What’s Inside?

• A thought-provoking quiz for caregivers.
• Tips on working with people from other cultures,
• Advice on talking about religion,
• Myths and facts about people with intellectual disabilities, and
• A discussion about providing care for LGBT clients.

What is spiritual care? Spiritual care is about being able to listen and understand another person’s pain, sorrow, fear, or any other uncomfortable feeling—in a warm, caring, and non-judgmental way—to help the person who is suffering feel less alone.

Download and distribute the Spiritual Care Challenge today!

Inside, you’ll find:

• A thought-provoking quiz for your team,
• Tips on how to communicate with clients about spiritual needs,
• Addressing spiritual doubt and
• The power of listening.

Are you making any of the most common orientation mistakes? You go to great lengths to hire the right people. Keeping them is the problem! Most employee turnover happens within the first three months of employment. That means your ORIENTATION can make all the difference!

Do you offer a customized continuing education
program for your caregivers? Organizations that build targeted training reap three important benefits that increase their ROI.

Are you going above and beyond? You have certain courses you HAVE to give. These are your state and federal requirements. But, it’s going above and beyond those minimum standards that will set you apart from the rest!

WHY ARE CAREGIVERS ABSENT?

Unplanned caregivers absences occur for many reasons, including illness, child care issues, transportation problems, low workplace morale, stress, and burnout.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?

It’s not enough just to understand WHY your caregivers have unplanned absences. You must also know what to do about it! Download this report today for 44 best practice ideas you can put in place right now to reduce caregiver absenteeism!

When is the last time you conducted a client satisfaction survey? Better yet, when was the last time you conducted a client satisfaction survey that focused exclusively on the most important part of your business–client care? Download the guide to learn how!

Is Your Team Ready to Prevent Readmissions?
Preventing readmission starts when a patient enters the hospital. Hospital staff do everything they can. But, preventing readmission doesn’t end with the discharge. When the hospital hands off care, the responsibility to prevent readmission lies with the new care team. AND THAT’S YOU!

WHY IS RECRUITING CAREGIVERS SO HARD? Recruiting caregivers can feel a little bit like going into Walmart at 4am on Black Friday. There are WAY more jobs than there are caregivers to fill them. And that means competition is fierce!

YOU understand the importance of providing professionally prepared caregiver training. And, you may have even chosen the provider you like best. But, how do you get your decision-makers on the same page?

Why is Caregiver Turnover So High? Most senior care agencies who hire direct care workers need people—and they need them NOW. That leads to hiring anyone (or everyone) who shows an interest and can make it to the interview.

Why is Caregiver Turnover So High? Most long term care facilities need people—and they need them NOW. That leads to hiring anyone (or everyone) who shows an interest and can make it to the interview.

One million.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that’s the number of new direct care workers required across the country by 2024. But, an average turnover rate of 66 percent and an ever-shrinking pool of applicants has home care and long-term care employers desperate for a solution.

If there is one thing you can count on in health care, it’s that change and uncertainty are here today — and will continue tomorrow.

Organizations who adopt a Transformational Leadership style are better positioned to adapt to changes, innovate new solutions, and remain positive and profitable in spite of growing uncertainty.

Why is employee engagement so important? Employee engagement is far more important than you might think. It impacts everything! Studies show that improving employee engagement reduces staff turnover, improves productivity and increases client satisfaction. But more than that, engaged employees have a greater sense of purpose and are generally happier, both at work and at home.

How would your team measure up in a “People Skills Inventory?” 77% of employers believe people skills are more important that technical skills! Find out how your team is doing with the People Skills Inventory!

Explore creative ideas and best practices for motivating a strong caregiver team. Your caregivers are the core of your business – make sure you have practices in place to motivate and encourage them in their work.