How Home Care Can Help You During the COVID-19 Crisis
The Coronavirus Pandemic has created a time of mass uncertainty and worry. Everyone is trying to do what’s best for their family, business, friends, and themselves. Many are isolating due to either their own decisions or due to orders signed by government officials requiring it. As of now in South Dakota has not put an order like this in place, but it’s a likely possibility in the near future. During this time, essential employees will still be able to carry out their duties meaning as a home care agency, we will still be able to serve our clients throughout these times. Here are a few ways we can help you get through these Coronavirus times.
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2020 National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work Month and we would like to thank all the social workers out there for all that they do to better the lives of those that come into contact with them. We are so grateful for all of the compassion and assistance they provide to our mutual clients and we wouldn’t be able to do it without them!
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5 Tips to Fight the Flu
There is currently a lot of concern over the corona virus and influenza. As a home care agency, we are definitely aware of the effects these viruses can have on those we serve as well as our employees. Everyone is looking for ways to stay healthy this time of year. Here are some tips we have found to be useful in protecting ourselves and our home care clients from those nasty viruses.
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Five Questions with Gabrielle Hoing
Gabby was featured in the February/March edition of the Sioux Falls Chamber News. Kore Cares is happy to be involved in our community!
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Kore Cares Featured by Hartford Chamber of Commerce
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce recently featured Kore Cares as part of their Discover Hartford campaign. Each month, businesses that fall into designated categories are highlighted on their website! February was the month for Healthcare and we are honored to have been a part of it!
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Home Care: Expectations vs. Reality
When meeting with potential clients, we often hear phrases like: “I’m new to home care so I’m not completely sure what I’ll need.” or “We don’t know what to expect, we just know we need the help.” Even those who have worked with other home care agencies in the past have to adapt to a new company and their ways of conducting business. We’re here to help you know what you can realistically expect in terms of home care.
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3 Ways to Ease into Home Care
Sometimes accepting help can be difficult- especially in your own home where you are used to doing everything yourself; however, basic household tasks that use to be second nature can become not only difficult but also dangerous for some aging adults. Clients can occasionally be resistant to services, leaving their children at a loss and wanting to help. Adult children (sons and daughters of clients in home care) often reach out and wonder what they can do to get their parents to accept more help. If you are someone who happens to be struggling with this, here are a few strategies you can try:
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How to Prepare for the New Year with Home Care
The New Year is days away and the holidays are wrapping up. Family is headed back home and ready to move into 2020. Sometimes, if you’re a family member who lives out of town and doesn’t get back as much as usual, you may notice changes that you weren’t aware of the last time you visited.
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4 Activities to do with Family During the Holidays
The holidays have a way of bringing loved ones together. Whether it’s more time with family nearby and/or guests from out of town, you’re going to want to keep them entertained! If you’re looking for things to do while extra family is in town, there are plenty of fun, family friendly activities around town!
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Give the Gift of Home Care
The holiday season is among us! Thanksgiving will be here in a few weeks and then Christmas is right around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about what to get for the important people in your life. Parents and grandparents can be the hardest to shop for. How do you get the perfect gift for someone who doesn’t need ‘things’ anymore?
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Thinking About Home Care: Start Now Before it Becomes a Rushed Decision
Have you noticed that a loved one or your parents are finding it more taxing to complete household chores? Do you find yourself worrying more often about their safety while you aren’t there? Get help before it becomes a rushed decision!
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Kore Cares Awarded Home Care Employer and Provider of Choice
In 2019, Kore Cares hired Home Care Pulse, a satisfaction research firm, to collect feedback on our services from both our clients and our caregivers. We are excited to announce that we have received 2 awards from Home Care Pulse based on our results and other agencies in the community!
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Tips for Dealing with Dementia-Related Behaviors
From an outside view, dementia and Alzheimer’s present as someone who is confused at times and often repeats themselves. Some memory care patients, especially in the beginning, can even “fake it” through shorter conversations with someone they no longer recognize in a way that is virtually unnoticeable to the person on the other end of the discussion. For the primary caregiver, the person who sees the toll these diseases take on their loved one, and often the person who receives the brunt of the negative behaviors associated with these diseases, it rears a much uglier head.
The truth is, both of these diseases have a series of behaviors that come with them that extend much further than memory loss. We have identified some of the most common of these behaviors and included strategies for dealing with these situations and avoiding them all together.
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Sioux Falls Storm Helpful Information
Wow what a week! The weather in Sioux Falls, SD has been something for the history books. Sioux Falls had 3 confirmed F2 tornados which caused a lot of damage. In fact, just one block east of the Kore Cares office several businesses were destroyed. We were very fortunate that the Kore Cares office only received minimal damage. We serve around 90 clients in the Sioux Falls area and had several clients effected by the storm, no one received any injuries but did receive damage to their homes. Our caregivers did any awesome job of navigating the wreckage and finding creative ways to get to client’s homes. Very grateful for our home care team and all they have done to support their clients in this challenging time. Also thank you to the Sioux Falls community members that are volunteering their time to help those in need.
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Are your adult children throwing around the term ‘Nursing Home’? How to get them to stop!
It is a quiet Sunday morning. Your children call to see how you are doing and ask if they can stop by. You are thrilled and say, “Of course! I would love to see the kids.” So they come over, pleasantries are exchanged, and then it starts.
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Senior Care Options
The health care industry has changed and adapted for the 65+ generation in their various states of health, mobility, independence, etc. and it’s time that everyone else started thinking that way too. If you or a loved one are realizing that some assistance may be needed but you’re not sure how much/what kind- look no further. We have provided a breakdown of senior living options to give you a better idea.
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Cost of In-Home Care vs. Nursing Homes
In healthcare, in-home care is the fastest growing service offering. More and more people are taking the necessary steps in their lives so they will be able to remain in their homes as long as possible. A hard decision for people (and family and friends involved in their care) in their later stages of life is deciding when or if they should go to a nursing home. Many do not want to choose that path, but without proper knowledge of what options are out there, they are left without a choice. Of course, when looking into care options, cost is a huge factor, so we have compiled pricing and benefit information to help make the decision easier.
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Home Care FAQ's
Home care is a growing industry that is gaining popularity; however, it’s still a fairly new concept to a majority of people. Remaining independent in your home for as long as possible is the goal of any aging adult, but how does this business work, exactly? Here are a few commonly asked questions and our answers to them.
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A Butterfly to Remember Event 2019
Join us June 4, 2019 at 5:30 at Sertoma Park for AseraCare's annual 'A Butterfly to Remember’ event! For more information, check out AseraCare’s appearance on KELOLAND Living!
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Home Care: The Kore Cares Difference
As the desire grows for people to remain independent in their homes, the number of home care agencies and options in larger areas continues to grow as well. How do you know who to choose? What makes one home care agency different than all the others? We’ve compiled a list of things we do at Kore Cares that we think sets us apart and makes us a quality, full-service agency!
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