Posts by Kyle Laramie, Founder & CEO
6 Ways Seniors Can Live Their Best Life in 2021
Following an eventful – to say the least – 2020, most of us are ready for things to get back to the way they were before the COVID-19 pandemic struck early in the year. While there appears to be good news on the vaccine front, we still need to be patient and follow the…
Read More5-Star Program – Coming Soon!
Teaming up with quality providers is the single most critical component of our Mission to help our nation’s aging heroes get the quality home care they need when they need it. In an effort to continuously provide our partners with services and resources unmatched in quality and value, Veterans Care Coordination is excited to…
Read MoreSix Years in a Row! VCC Named a St. Louis Top Workplace
We are honored to announce that Veterans Care Coordination has been named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post Dispatch for the sixth year in a row! This is especially important to us because our employees nominate VCC through a survey that rates their workplace culture. This year’s winners list includes 140 St. Louis area employers ranked based…
Read MorePODCAST: Client Care – Protection and Peace of Mind
For many families, finding quality home care for aging loved ones can be challenging. For eligible Veterans and their families, the VA Pension with Aid and Attendance can help, but in some cases it can also complicate the matter. Our Client Care team provides ongoing services that help families monitor the quality of care…
Read MoreCongratulations, Jessica Burch! Norbert Laramie Award of Excellence Winner
Congratulations to this year’s Norbert Laramie Award of Excellence winner, Jessica Burch! Jessica began her career at Veterans Care Coordination as HR Generalist, in September of 2016. She has been nominated for this award 3 times, due to her contributions in the areas of innovation, leadership, production, and community service. Jessica’s organizational and time…
Read More7 Considerations for Senior Care in the Wake of COVID-19
The first sizeable outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. occurred at a nursing home in Kirkland, Washington. Since then, reports the NY Times, the virus has found its way into 7,500 long-term care facilities across the country, infecting 143,000 residents and workers, 26,000 of whom died. That’s nearly a third of all corona virus-related…
Read MoreGolden Years: How Seniors Can Live Their Best Life in 2020
Veterans Care Coordination’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Veterans and their families. This month we’re focused on helping seniors live their best life in the coming year. Here are eight ways aging seniors can express their new-found freedom and live their best life in 2020.
Read MoreNavigating the Holidays: The Value of Companionship for Seniors
The holidays can be a lonely time of year for aging seniors. Decreased mobility, fewer loved ones with whom to celebrate, and changing neighborhoods can make it difficult to spend time with friends and family during the holiday season. According to the Administration on Aging, one in five adults 65 to 74 years old lives alone,…
Read MoreFamily Caregivers: How Home Care Services Provide Strength and Support
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This month, we recognize the critical role family caregivers play, and we are working to empower them to take better care of themselves and find the support they need to care for their loved ones.
Read MoreLosing a Spouse: Healing Hearts Through Home Care
The physical and emotional effects of losing a spouse range from trouble sleeping and lack of appetite to severe depression and an increased risk of heart failure. That’s why caring for seniors who’ve lost their spouse is so important and why we’ve designated October as Healing Hearts month at VCC.
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