The Roots of Civilization: Caregiving

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; for indeed, that’s all who ever have.” — Margaret Mead

Anthropologist Margaret Mead once described to a college class what she found to be the first sign of cultural civilization. To the surprise of many students, the answer wasn’t clay pots, or fishing hooks, or hunting arrows. The earliest evidence of civilization, she said, was a 15,000 year old skeleton with a healed femur that […]

Caring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s: Resources

When your loved one receives a diagnosis for Dementia or Alzheimer’s, it can be a shock to them and you. They may believe they’re completely fine and their doctor is a liar, you know you’re about to turn your world upside down to help them however you can. As the person falling into this role […]

Mental Health Tips for Caregivers

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we thought we could share some tips and tricks specifically for caregivers maintaining their mental health on top of all other responsibilities. Here’s a few tried and true necessities:    Stress ball. Sounds basic, but it’s helpful to have a coping tool that can expel anxious energy. When […]

Caregiver Chronicles: Hands and Self-Worth

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Words from a caregiver on the cultural fear of aging and becoming dependent on others.   A few years ago, I met a new client who was starting to feel the effects of Dementia. As we sat and talked, she asked me the same set of questions over and over. “Do you live around here?” […]

Co-ops: Past & Present

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How co-ops  have kept the American economy afloat for years.   This past year, small businesses have experienced the harsh impact of the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the now-highlighted flaws of capitalism that leaves workers and owners to depend on in-person sales, no matter the crisis or risk that comes with it, for their own […]

Helping Seniors in Isolation

Senior woman in isolation at home looking outside her backyard window.

This year has been hard on all of us, in many ways. Some are working less, others are working more, and the balancing working from home while protecting your loved one from a global pandemic is all….a lot. While isolation and caution is needed in caring for your loved ones that are at a higher […]

PHI Article: Family Caregivers Need Paid Caregivers to Ease the Burden

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  An article on family caregiving was created and published by the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute based out of Bronx, NY.  You can read the entire article by visiting their web page, but here’s a few major points:   KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Home care workers and family caregivers working together means better care for older adults […]

First Virtual Job Fair 2021

Calling ALL caregivers, HCAs, CNAs, and co-op enthusiasts! We are so excited to finally announce this virtual job fair event and expand our team in an effort to continue providing the best in-home care possible. Since the start of COVID-19 we have been facing a shortage on caregivers at CHC. We need compassionate caregivers now […]