Meet Natalie Blickman, Born Helper
Natalie Blickman is a born helper. Since she was young, she knew she wanted to dedicate her life to a career taking care of others – a spirit that shines [...]
Elder Fraud Education and Reporting Resources
Elder fraud is a growing problem, and scams targeting seniors are prevalent and costly. The FBI estimates that the millions of older Americans who fall victim to some type of [...]
Why Seniors Need Vaccines (and How They Can Get Them at Home)
By Emily Shewmaker, Pharmacist and Founder of Vaccine Valet, Chevy Chase, Maryland Why should your loved ones get vaccines, and what makes them so valuable to the health of older [...]
Continuity of Care to Meet Client and Caregiver Needs
Every client’s care needs are unique -- starting with the amount of time per day or week they receive care. Care needs can range from a few short hours a [...]
Staying Safe in Warm Weather
As families get ready to reconnect under sunny skies, it’s important to make sure older family members are protected from extreme heat. For older adults, warmer temperatures present additional challenges [...]
Meet Amanda Schwaninger, a True Team Player
Keeping our clients and Caregivers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a team effort – and nobody knows that better than Client Services Manager (CSM) Amanda Schwaninger. When the [...]
Pandemic Pivot: How One Client Services Manager Adjusted Her Work and Took on New Challenges
Even with over 18 years of experience in client care and customer service, Shannon Bednar didn’t have a playbook at the ready for how to do her job as a [...]
Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget the Medicine Cabinet!
By Lisa Shepet, Director of Nursing, Family & Nursing Care Select It’s that time of year again: the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Spring has [...]
How to Vet Private Duty Home Care Companies
The 6 Best Questions to Ask When Selecting an At-Home Caregiver The quest to find a private duty in-home care company in the Washington, D.C. and Maryland area can add [...]
When Should You Consider Home Care?
Advantages of In-Home Care for Aging Adults Most people don’t consider in-home care until a crisis hits and family members are left stressed and scrambling to find exceptional care for [...]