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Be a safe swimmer. Water sports and fireworks are two of the biggest pastimes for Fourth of July celebrations, and these are both linked to numerous deaths and injuries each year. Never swim alone, and make sure that kids’ water play is adequately supervised at all times. Many drownings occur when parents and other adults […]

According to a recent study by CareScout, 70 percent of seniors 65 years and older will require a form of long-term care at some point in later life. That statistic makes it critical to choose wisely to find the right fit in senior housing for you or a loved one. Peder Johnsen is the CEO […]

I eat breakfast every day regardless of the time of year—breakfast provides me with a much-needed morning energy boost and keeps me focused. And research shows that regular breakfast eaters weigh less and have an easier time keeping weight off. (Who doesn’t love that?) In the cooler months, I almost always eat a hearty, healthy […]

Congratulations, Julie!  Julie is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for June!  She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I am a senior at Conway Springs High School and will be working at the Spring View Manor at Conway Springs. When I found out We Care Online was going to reimburse […]

Nurses and nurse aides are responsible for providing their patients the highest quality of care. And to ensure that we offer this level of patient care, we should also take care of ourselves by getting enough rest. But with long work hours, mandatory overtime, and rotating or night shifts, fatigue in nursing is a given. […]

Beat the heat! Sizzling summer weather can make for a tired, hot, cranky baby — and mama. But being fussy is no way to spend the summer. Here are three ways to stay cool and have fun doing it. Mini water table Here’s a creative way to cool off: Move the highchair outside, strip your […]

A Florida home health care agency has developed a new business model aimed at reducing hospital readmissions and cutting down on costs to Medicare, according to a Bradenton Herald report. Infinity Homecare, based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, is focused on educating older patients about what they can do for themselves, or empowering them through coaching […]

It’s wonderful to read inspiring articles about direct care workers…and this article by Lori Porter certainly fits the bill!  Lori is a former nursing assistant herself who went on to serve more than 30 years as a nursing home administrator.  She is also  the co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Health Care Assistants. […]

37th Annual NationalNursing Assistants WeekJune 12-19, 2014 Now as never before, attention is being directed to care of our elder and disabled citizens and greater attention also is directed to the workers who provide hands-on-care and caring. The 37th annual National Nursing Assistants’ Week provides a timely opportunity to foster and showcase the wonderful things that can […]

Congratulations, Wheatcrest Hills!  Wheatcrest Hills is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for South Dakota!  They will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I am HR for our facility and enjoy Wheatcrest Hills facility.  I think getting the reimbursement from WeCare is terrific.  We use WeCare for all of our CNA training and […]

A mini stroke is also known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). It has the same symptoms as a major stroke, except that it lasts only a few minutes, is usually milder, and sometimes has no apparent residual effects. About 10 percent of strokes are preceded by TIAs. Someone who’s had one or more TIAs […]

The practice of nursing is ever-changing. There are always new guidelines and regulations that nurses are asked to adhere to, often with little information to accompany it. Nurses sometimes feel like they are just surviving because they are being asked to take on new challenges and aren’t completely sure of themselves. This is because many […]