What is respite care? --Respite care is temporary care given to a child or adult in place of a caregiver. A respite care worker steps in place of the caregiver and assists with providing care that is necessary for the patient. Respite care can be something...
February is recognized nationally as wise healthcare consumer month. We have all used or will use healthcare services some point, or maybe you have accessed them with a family member or loved one. There are ways that you can make the most of your healthcare and here’s...
Earlier this week we looked at what a home health aide is and the necessary skills that the position requires. Now we are going to take a look at some reasons to become a home health aide and the prerequisites. The home health aide position, according to the...
Medical News Today posted an article on January 21, 2019 regarding the findings of an Alzheimer’s research study from the Journal of Neuroscience. This study and its findings are significant to the advancement of a cure of Alzheimer’s disease. The article estimates 5.5 million people...
How to Conquer Organization Organizing can be unique to each person and does not often have a cookie cutter answer to “if you do this, you will be organized”. Instead, you need to identify your area of disorganization and then imagine what it would look like...
HIPAA was designed to protect the patient and the privacy of their health information. However, HIPAA affects not only the patient but healthcare providers who are interacting with patients. It is important if you are in the healthcare field or considering a career in the...
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is a law that was passed in 1996 offering protection for patient’s medical information. It oversees who can view and receive your health information and gives you the right to a copy of your record....
The holiday season is filled with traditions, family, friends, gifts, food, shopping, traveling and so much more. How much of your holiday season involves spreading holiday cheer? Showing acts of kindness during the holiday is more than spreading cheer. It is about the spirit behind...
Kayla Neitzel has worked in the healthcare field for since 2001. She started out as a CNA/CMA and then graduated with her LPN in 2003, followed by RN in 2011. She has worked with We Care Online since 2016. Kayla lives in Kansas with her husband...
Whether you are a patient, caregiver or assisting someone navigating their healthcare, it is important to plan ahead and protect your health in case of an emergency. Your ability to bounce back from an emergency is more successful if you are prepared. No one expects...
