Archive for July, 2009

Caregiver Agency

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Caregiver Agency
A Caregiver agency is an alternative to nursing home facilities and helps in recovery, relieving anxieties, and stress and offers companion care in a familiar environment. Most agencies provide skilled caregivers for elderly or disabled persons wishing to stay in their own homes. Once the families choose a caregiver it is required that the [...]

What is the difference between a CNA, NA, LNA, and certified caregiver?

Monday, July 27th, 2009

I’ve worked as a Caregiver and want to get some certification. I’m interested in one-on-one caregiving, in-home care like hospice or for disabled. I don’t want to get a certification that would not be considered appropriate for in-home care. What is the best option for me?
I’d also just like to know the [...]