Are All Home Care Agencies Really “Specialized” in Dementia Home Care?
It’s critical to ensure that they have the specialized training required for handling the nuances of dementia. One such standard of excellence is the Dementia Live Certification offered by AGE-u-cate Training Institute.
Employee of the Month: Carolyn Bowman
For the month of May, Carolyn Bowman has been chosen by Incredicare as the Employee of the Month. Working with Incredicare for the last 16 months, Carolyn had a positive impact on every client she has been on. Carolyn was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the North East part of town. “I’m […]
Out in the Field: Nurse Appreciation Survival Kits
Incredicare Director of Operations, Audrey Waters, and Community Liaison, Kim Jernigan, brought baskets of “nurse survival kits” to different care partnering facilities. Each of the eight baskets were filled with Starbucks coffee, bags of chocolate covered pretzels, bags of nuts, popcorn, breakfast bars, mints, caramels, chocolate Moon Pies, Crystal Light drink mixes, hair ties, hand […]
National Nurse Appreciation Week
Every year, National Nurse Appreciation Week is celebrated from May 6th through May 12th. It ends fittingly on Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale was an Italian statistician and credited as the founder of modern nursing. This year, Incredicare celebrated our very own nurse, Deana McAdams. Deana has been with Incredicare for the last year. She dove […]
Training of the Month: Elder Abuse/Neglect
In the month of May, Incredicare caregivers trained in recognizing and reporting elder abuse. It is Incredicare policy and the state of Virginia law that all caregivers are mandatory reporters. Though caregivers are aware of their rights and responsibilities as mandatory reporters, Incredicare believes you can never know enough. The training covered statistics, tactics, and […]
Incredicare Home Care…Now Your Source For CPR/AED Training
Starting this month, Incredicare is proud to offer CPR/AED training. Director of Operations, Audrey Waters, is now a certified CPR trainer. Caregivers, family members, or groups are welcome to sign up for classes through the Incredicare website. Whether first time trainee or those renewing expired CPR cards, all are welcome. Fees vary depending on need.
Reasons Your Senior Loved One Needs 24-Hour Home Care
Studies show that most seniors want to remain in their own homes as they get older. Which, in this day and age, is more possible than ever. With so many services and types of care available , such as 24-hour home care, it’s very possible for seniors to live at home comfortably. If you have […]
Employee of the Month: Felicia Okrah
Incredicare is proud to recognize Felicia Okrah as the Employee of the Month for the month of April. Originally from Ghana, Felicia has lived in Virginia for the last four years. She has been with Incredicare since December. With the desire to further her education and a desire to help others, Felicia decided to work […]
4 Alzheimer’s Care Tips to Entertain Seniors
There are a lot of challenges that seniors and their families face as Alzheimer’s progresses. Some of those challenges have easy fixes, but some don’t. As your senior loved one’s Alzheimer’s journey progresses finding ways to keep them entertained can be a real challenge. Having an Alzheimer’s care provider can help. When seniors with Alzheimer’s […]
Training of the Month: Parkinson’s and Dementia
With the aid of Care Academy and her 30 years of experience in the field, Kim Jernigan, Community Liaison, brought the training to life. With stories of real-life instances, Kim helped caregivers understand Parkinson’s from different perspectives. Caregivers had meaningful questions, someone even asking, “What are some activities we can do with clients with Parkinson’s?” […]
