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Honoring Sacrifice: A Journey Through Normandy, France
In November of last year, I had the opportunity to explore the charming Normandy area in France. To make the most out of my visit, we hired the services of a local tour company called Albion Voyages, located in Bayeux, France (https://www.albion-voyages.com/). Our itinerary included visits to Pointe Du Hoc, Omaha Beach, The Normandy American…
Read MoreThe Age-Friendly Workforce: Preparing Today’s Generation to Work With an Aging Population
By Susan Rowell, MS, CSA DECK: As society ages, people are increasingly collaborating across generations to transform careers and higher education. As the majority of us have heard by now, the baby boomers will have all turned 65 years of age by 2030 (Wince-Smith, 2022). Around the world, adults are living longer and staying healthier.…
Read MoreLook Around, Look Within: Your Surroundings Say A Lot About Your Mental Health
Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health. An article from Mental Health America Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself…
Read MoreAPPROPRIATE, PERSON-CENTERED CAREGIVING
By Scott Greenberg, CAEd Providing optimal care for a loved one changes over time, and includes appropriate support for the family caregiver. Here’s a familiar scenario. A loved one has knee surgery and has enlisted a spouse or partner to become the primary caregiver for a week or two. It’s inconvenient for sure but…
Read MoreStep Up for Bone Health on October 20th
Osteoporosis is a bone disease affecting one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50. When the density and bone mass decreases, so does bone strength causing bones to become brittle and weak. Even mild bumps and falls can cause a bone to fracture. It typically develops slowly and can…
Read MoreCareSupport: What Your Agency Needs to Know
Veterans Care Coordination understands the overwhelming challenges of the home care industry. We continually strive to find ways to positively connect providers to resources and services that simply strengthen and enrich the experience of everyone involved. A straightforward solution VCC can offer you and your clients is CareSupport. But what is CareSupport? If you utilize…
Read MoreUsing Additional Programs with Pension with Aid and Attendance
We hear it all the time, “My client is currently getting in-home care from Medicaid or VA Choremakers and wouldn’t qualify.” But did you know that Homemaker Services and Medicaid can be layered with the VA benefit Pension with Aid and Attendance? It is another resource the Veteran or surviving spouse can apply for to help pay…
Read MoreThe 3 major Challenges in Home Care Today by Savii Care
Savii Care Talks About the 3 Major Challenges in Home Care Today Home health care is a life-saver for those that utilize its services. Families that rely on home care are thankful for care providers that invest in patients and their overall wellbeing. However, not everything is perfect. Home care consistently faces challenges that can…
Read MoreLooking for a New Career?
Our Team – Our Culture: Helping America’s heroes’ age independently in the comfort and safety of their own home is not just our job; it is a passion and respect of living our mission and vision statement. Each member of our team has a connection with family who have served or is actively serving in…
Read MoreAre You Looking for a New Career?
Are You Looking to Start a New Career? Veterans Care Coordination is hiring! We are looking for individuals that want to help us in our mission to improve the lives of veterans and surviving spouses with the drive to be successful. Veterans Care Coordination is a St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace in both 2015 and 2016.…
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