Posts Tagged ‘elderly care in st. louis’
Missouri Medicaid In-Home Care Hourly Reimbursement Rates May be Increasing in July 2022
We have received word that the hourly reimbursement rate for Missouri Medicaid in-home care will increase significantly. This is breaking news! This is really good news! This is BIG news! StaffLink has been servicing Medicaid recipients for nearly 35 years. Our clients and employees live throughout St. Louis City, County, and in Jefferson and St.…
Read MoreStaffLink is Hiring a Service Coordinator
StaffLink is experiencing growth. Due to our growth StaffLink is advertising and interviewing candidates for the position of Service Coordinator. We are seeking an administrative person to recruit, hire and schedule nursing and home health personnel. The job is full-time with benefits. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:00 pm. Candidate must have…
Read MoreGrateful for the New Year!!! Approaching 35 Years in Business!!!
As the owner of StaffLink, I do not take for granted being in business for 35 years. I am grateful for our longevity. During my 35 years in business, I have learned a lot. A lot of what I have learned has benefited our clients and employees. We have been through many ups and downs,…
Read MoreEleven (11) New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
Currently, nearly 10,000 baby boomers a day turn 65 years old. This is going to continue for the next 30 years. The United States population that is over 65 years of age will grow from just under 50 million to nearly 90-100 million in the next 30-40 years! These numbers will continue to have a significant impact on family caregiving. Here are eleven…
Read MoreCaregiving Is a Labor of Love
Labor Day is celebrated this upcoming Monday. Labor Day is the federal holiday that honors workers across America. I have been a family caregiver. I own an agency that provides assistance to family caregivers. I want to honor family and professional caregivers across America on this Labor Day. I know that caregiving is a labor of love. The…
Read MoreTwenty-one (21) Traveling Tips for Family Caregivers
Since the beginning of the pandemic, family travel has decreased. As the COVID-19 infection rates continue to go down family travel is now increasing. Over this Memorial weekend 2021 American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that of the 37 million people that will travel, 2.5 million of those will be traveling by air. AAA says…
Read MoreSeniors and Post Pandemic Driving: 5 Things to Keep in Mind Before They Get Behind the Wheel Again
Guest Article by Vicki Spraul, President and Founder of Gray Matters Alliance, LLC Raise your hand if you are itching to return to your normal routines, get back to your familiar activities or get in the car and hit the open roads. Well, guess who else is itching to get out there……our older drivers, maybe…
Read MoreLockdown Uplift: Tips to Enhance Connection with Loved Ones in Senior Communities
Written By: Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW Families are finding themselves in difficult situations during this pandemic. A common issue that I have been discussing with clients is how to best support their loved ones who are in senior living communities. Many communities tasked with protecting their residents’ health across the continuum of care (independent senior…
Read More4 Tips for Communicating with a Senior Who Has Vision Loss Issues
In-Home Elderly Care in St. Louis Can Help One area that can become more complicated for seniors who are losing their vision is communication. That might be surprising at first, but it’s a definite issue. Often times, in-home elderly care in St. Louis, with a reputable home care agency, can help the senior and the…
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