Beyond Home Care

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Are you wondering how to pay for assisted living? Read our tips on eight common ways that families pay for assisted living care.

Department of Labor Issues Guide for Employing Home Care Workers

If you employ a home care worker who provides services for a family member with disabilities, you may have to deal with the very strict wage and hour...

Big Raises For Many Home Care Workers Won’t Necessarily Help Senior Citizens

A $15 minimum wage will almost double what many home care workers are paid but won’t solve other problems.

The 10 Health Benefits Of Dogs (And One Health Risk)

Whether you're a dog owner or volunteer, hanging out with our four-legged friends can do wonders for your wellbeing.

Top 10 Dog Breeds for Seniors

Big or small, noisy or quiet, active or calm – choosing the right dog breed is important when you plan to be a pet owner in assisted living.

The 6 Signs You Should Eat More Protein

Experts say most people over 50 fall short of their protein requirements. Here's how you can tell if you need to eat more.

Is Your Senior Care Plan Overlooking Anything?

Have you talked to your parents about a senior care plan? You might not have thought much about it. If your mom or dad has a stroke or is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, what happens next?<br>Chronic conditions and illnesses include things like arthritis, diabetes, dementia,

Are You Traveling Without A Road Map? Advance Care Planning Essentials

Advance care planning is like planning a road trip to an unfamiliar destination. People approach mapping their route in different ways, but your trip can be made more comfortable by planning ahead.…

Are Reputation Management Services Worth It?

Reputation management is important for every property, but do you need a management service or software to do it right?

Long-Term Care Planning: 5 First Steps

Acknowledging that an aging loved one needs additional support, either physically or with simple tasks of daily living, is a significant step for a family. However, it is the next step that can be the most challenging: What do I do now?

Connecting Field Service Management to the Internet of Things

Efficiency increases your bottom line. As IoT becomes the leading driver of increased efficiency in field service management, three major...

Ready for Your Biggest Challenge? Elder Care Planning Will Change Your Life.

You know your parents are getting older, but are you prepared to step into a decision-making role if a sudden health emergency were to happen? Do you know where your parents keep important documents? What are your parents’ care preferences and do they have the money to pay for their care? Do you kn

Seven Steps to an Effective IT Service Management Strategy

To have a fully functioning IT service management (ITSM) strategy, CIOs must connect all the necessary pieces together in a meaningful way.

The customer is king, but is your field service management the queen?

Discover why the survival and growth of a service organization are dependent upon its customer-focus and the right field service management software.

Looking for an Effective Condo Management Services Company?

Looking for an Effective Condo Management Services Company? 5 Key Vetting Steps Revealed Do you live in a Chicago based condo association? Or perhaps a townhome association or an HOA? What are the most important questions to ask your new potential management partner? How do you insure that whatever

The importance of making your wishes known: Advance care planning

Heart Disease & Prevention Care Plan for Older Adults

Some say, “Home is where the heart is.” If that’s the case, then it’s important to keep your heart healthy. Heart disease isn’t inevitable for older adults. Certainly, there can be genetic factors,…

5 Benefits IT Service Management Offers Your Organization

The modern organization turns to IT service management (ITSM) for these five benefits.