October 21st-27th is Pastoral Care (also known as spiritual care) Week 2018. The purpose of this week is to bring awareness to pastoral care and all of the benefits it’s caregivers bring to the people they serve. We would like to thank those working in pastoral care for the differences they make in the lives of those they serve!
Read MoreThere are many definitions for care management, but to put it quite simply- it is assistance with coordination of services related to a person’s overall wellbeing. A care manager can help individuals identify paths to improving one’s health and assist them in achieving their health care goals.
Read MoreAt Kore Cares, our number one priority is to provide meaningful employment and quality home care. However, we are also passionate about helping out and giving back. We would like to share the ways we do this in hopes that it will spread the word about some amazing causes out there!
Read MoreKore Cares is introducing an education series coming this fall! Check out our upcoming events and RSVP before seating fills up!
Read MoreDo you ever wonder what it is like to be a caregiver? Here is some insight from a Kore Cares caregiver, Allison.
Read MorePeople are often asking what kinds of services we offer at Kore Cares. We can list our services, but people who are unfamiliar with home care are often still left wondering exactly what it is they need and for how long or how often they need it. We hope that providing scenarios in this blog post as well as previous blogs will help answer your questions. Our services are customizable to each individual. No client is the same and we don’t expect their needs to be either. No matter what it is, even if it doesn’t end up being our services you need, we are here to assist in any way possible. Check out some examples of client scenarios below!
Read MoreLong term care can be home care, hospice, assisted living, nursing homes, etc. These services and facilities are designed to assist individuals with both short term needs related to recovering from an illness or injury as well as providing long term care.. How are these services paid for? We put together a few options to help guide the process.
Read MoreOne of the most overlooked and undervalued gifts you can leave your loved one is a plan. In home care we find that a great number of our clients do not have a plan in place in case something happens to them such as a life altering disability or death. Some people believe that an estate plan is only for the wealthy or a will is good enough. Others think they are to young to put together a comprehensive plan. The reality is no matter your age or income everyone needs to have a plan. An advance care plan, estate plan, a will and power of attorney are all essential to guiding those left to make critical decisions on your behalf, these documents protect your assets and give you and your family control. We have witnessed firsthand how having a plan can relieve stress and anxiety during difficult times.
Read MoreAt AseraCare Hospice’s “Butterfly to Remember” event, people from the Sioux Falls community gathered to eat, enjoy live music, listen to speakers talk about loss and acceptance, and honor loved ones lost by releasing a butterfly in honor of them. This year, Tracy Vik gave a testimonial on loss, the different stages in life that it can occur, and finding peace afterwards. As a member of a large family, principal of an elementary school, and volunteer in countless community events, Tracy has experienced many different scenarios of loss, healing, acceptance, and lessons learned. Here are some of the stories she shared:
Read MoreMany of our home care clients use adaptive devices that assist them with living independently in their home. Here are a few clever products that have helped our home care clients and might also help you or someone you know.
Read MoreWriting an obituary for someone is an honor, but undeniably a difficult one. You are entrusted with summarizing a lifetime of accomplishments and memories into a few paragraphs. It will be read by countless family members and friends, ran in newspapers, and online for, well, forever. We have compiled a few steps to help make the process easier.
Read MoreFor the last few months, Kore Cares has been lucky enough to have three interns from the Career and Technical Education Academy (CTE) here in Sioux Falls. CTE provides high school students advanced training in a variety of career areas. Students attend CTE during a 2-hour free period from their regular school schedule. During their time as interns, they engaged in online training for the home care field, nursing visits, meetings, marketing and event preparations, and client interactions such as introductions and consultations. We enjoyed getting to know these ladies, and we want to give you a chance to do the same!
Read MoreOne of the best things about local businesses is the sense of community. The most unlikely businesses, organizations, clubs, etc. reach out to help in any way they can and you find yourself doing the same thing in return. It becomes more about connecting with others and supporting people who are passionate about something, whatever that may be.
Read MoreAsera Care’s annual “A Butterfly to Remember” event will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 5:30PM at the Sertoma Park Shelter. This is a great way to remember and honor those we love who have passed. There will be food, live music, testimonials from speakers on loss, and fun crafts and activities for children. It’s a great occasion to gather with family and friends to share stories and memories.
Read MoreWhat do you get the person who not only has everything, but has also given you everything? Here are some local ideas that will give all the special mothers in your life experiences and services they will use and enjoy!
Read MoreAre you racking your brain for meal ideas? Are you struggling to find time to make home cooked meals? Stop stressing and call Chef Ellen.
Read MoreA comical, feel-good story from the Totton Angus Ranch about a bull with an identity crisis who was able to brighten the day of our soldiers.
Read MoreIn order to meet both caregiver and client schedule needs and care preferences a good partnership must be formed between the client and the home care agency. Here are a few ways you can form a successful partnership with your home care agency.
Read MoreThe word hospice can be scary. It’s often automatically associated with the thought of a loved one passing. The goal of hospice is to ensure that the maximum amount of comfort is provided when it is needed most. Hospice care also extends services to the patient’s family through access to social workers and follow-up bereavement care.
Read MoreIt’s time to have the tough conversation. You knew the day would come and have been avoiding it like the plague, but its time. No, I am not taking about the conversation you have been dreading with your teenage daughter. This conversation is with your adult parents and it starts with an A, aging.
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