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If you need any proof of the power of music to charm and delight, just watch this short video. An elderly couple was waiting for an appointment at the Mayo Clinic when they spotted this piano in the lobby. What happened next was pure magic.

In a managed care setting, you have people with various levels of cognitive and physical ability. Because of this, planning holiday activities can be a challenge. Fortunately, there is one thing you can do that has universal appeal: Bring music into your facility. Music can be relaxing, inspirational, and comforting, all at the same time. […]

In this season of cookies and family meals, an often overlooked problem can rear its ugly head: choking hazards. Choking is an all too common problem among the elderly, and with so much emphasis on eating at this time of year, it’s a good time to remind yourself to be vigilant. Many elderly residents have […]

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to keep your certification current? Have you lapsed and need to get re-certified? We Care Online can help! Our Medication Aide Update class requires only 10 hours of online learning and can be completed in the comfort of your own home. No need to spend all […]

Recently, we’ve focused a lot on boosting your career options by improving or increasing your skills. Today I’m going to focus on a more specialized field that’s in hot demand. Many people come to We Care Online to start a career in a nursing home or long term care setting. One of the most common […]

Halloween has come and gone and that means the fall holiday season is in full swing. For most people, the time from Thanksgiving through the new year is a blur. You’re planning meals, shopping for gifts, welcoming relatives from out of town, or traveling to visit family. There are meals to coordinate, events to plan, […]

Work in the healthcare field can be stressful and involve long hours or challenging working conditions, but it is also one of the most personally rewarding jobs. I hear this again and again from Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides, and others who work directly with the elderly or those needing special assistance. A common […]

In my last post, I offered some tips on asking for a raise, but what if that’s not your goal? Sure, we can all use a little extra money, but sometimes there are other, more important issues. Negotiating a change in your work schedule, work group, or even your benefits can often be as good […]

In my last post, I offered some tips on asking for a raise, but what if that’s not your goal? Sure, we can all use a little extra money, but sometimes there are other, more important issues. Negotiating a change in your work schedule, work group, or even your benefits can often be as good […]

Unless you work in a government office with a fixed pay structure, chances are that you have room to negotiate with your salary. Many people complain about being overworked and underpaid, but how many of us take the time to do something about that? If you’re feeling stuck in a salary rut, here are some […]

As many people struggle with unemployment or underemployment, I wanted to focus on a trend I’ve noticed among job seekers. It seems that people looking for work – especially those with specialized medical training or certifications – tend to get hung up on a job title and miss other employment options. A Certified Nurse Assistant […]

In these tough economic times the question on everyone’s minds is “Where are the jobs?”. We keep hearing that healthcare is among the fastest growing professions, but what does that mean for you? Right now, one of the biggest trends in the healthcare industry is a move away from hospitals and long-term care facilities and […]