Ask anyone who hires Caregivers to describe the most challenging part of their job. Chances are, “caregiver retention” tops the list for most. In fact, the 2016 Private Duty Benchmarking Study found that almost 70% of Home Care Providers cite...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by numerous changes happening at once? During the past few months, my life has been a blur of non-stop transitions. Outside of work, I found a new apartment, packed up my belongings, moved into the new place and raced around to get a...
WANTED (between now and 2022): 580,000 new personal care aides, 424,200 home health aides, and 312,200 nursing assistants. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is estimating that in the not too distant future, our nation will be in the midst of a caregiver crisis. ...
It’s CNA Week and that’s a great time to think about how you can help your nursing assistants continue to learn on the job. Here at In the Know, we’re all about lifelong learning. And we know that the best learning experiences are often a bit...
Check out this information from the Eldercare Workforce Alliance: By 2030, one in five Americans will be age 65 or older, 75% of whom will have one or more chronic conditions. Many older adults and those with chronic diseases do not receive the care they need because...