Out in the Field: Ping Pong Fun
Staying active no matter the age is one of the many goals Incredicare Home Care aims for all our clients. One client in particular, Jack W., likes to play ping pong as often as he can. Along with his caregiver Joseph S., Jack rides over to the local community center for many rounds of ping […]
Employee of the Month: Alpha Conteh
For the month of June, Incredicare is proud to announce Alpha Conteh as the Employee of the Month. Alpha has been a part of the Incredicare team since 2015. Alpha’s story begins in Sierra Leone, where he was born and raised until he was 16 years old. He moved to Maryland in 2000 and lived […]
Home Care Assistance Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
Preventing falls is something all seniors and their families are concerned about. Seniors aging in place have a high risk of falling, and according to statistics, 1 in 5 seniors fall in their homes every year. Falls can cause a wide range of injuries and sometimes, even death. Many of those injuries can be very […]
This is What Home Care Looks Like to Us… at Incredicare
Looking for home care in Fairfax, VA? This is what home care looks like to us!
Personal Care at Home Advice For Helping Seniors With Depression
Millions of individuals all over the world struggle with depression. People must understand that depression is not merely a feeling of melancholy that will pass but rather a medical issue that can affect a person’s disposition, thinking, and general well-being. Depression can strike anyone of any age, gender, or background, including seniors. For loved ones […]
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 […]
