While we typically hear of outbreaks among babies and small children, adults can also get RSV, and those who are 65 and older are at risk of severe infection. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s estimated that more than 177,000 older adults are hospitalized with RSV infections each year in the United States.
Have you ever considered a career in professional caregiving? “More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day – and an overwhelming majority of them want to remain in their homes as they age. That’s why home care is now one of the country’s fastest growing industries – with no end in sight,” said Teresa Steinfatt, Vice President of Business Performance at Tudor Oaks Home Care’s partner, the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN).
According to Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, older adults should engage in 150 – 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise (walking, weight-lifting and other low-intensity activities) or 75-150 minutes a week of vigorous physical activity (jogging, running, swimming, biking and other high-intensity activities).
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 936,000 patients age 65 and older who received a flu vaccine and an equal number of individuals who did not. They found that, over a four-year period, those who had at least one flu shot were 40 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who were unvaccinated.
Trail Ridge Senior Living, a trusted provider of senior care for nearly 30 years has added a new home care division – offering non-medical, in-home care to Sioux Falls area seniors who want to remain in their homes as they age.
“We have strong roots in the community, and we’re passionate about providing exceptional care to our residents,” said Jeff Hongslo, Chief Executive Officer of Trail Ridge’s parent company American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. “We look forward to extending the same compassion and care we show our residents beyond the walls of the Trail Ridge community and into the homes of area seniors.”
Trail Ridge Senior Living Community is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM), a nonprofit organization that currently provides care to more than 1,300 residents in seven Midwestern senior living communities. Through its new home care division, Trail Ridge’s highly trained, professional caregivers will provide companionship, personal care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and other services designed to help seniors age safely in their homes.
“More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States, and an overwhelming majority of them say they want to grow older in their homes,” Hongslo said. “Our goal is to help them live safely and independently for as long as possible, while giving their families much needed peace of mind.”
The Trail Ridge Home Care Division is supported by the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), a home care franchisor based in Omaha, Nebraska. As a franchise partner, HCAN experts will provide structure, system support and ongoing training for the Trail Ridge Home Care team.
Over the next 12 – 18 months, Hongslo expects Trail Ridge Home Care to add nearly 20 new jobs. Team members are currently actively recruiting and interviewing people interested in professional in-home caregiving career.
“As we learned during the pandemic, caregivers provide an essential service, so our team is devoting a lot of time an energy into finding the right caregivers for the job,” he said. “It’s the perfect career for people who are looking for positions that offer flexible hours and an opportunity to give back to their community.”
For more information about services or career opportunities at Trail Ridge Home Care, call 605-231-8141 or visit Trailridgehomecare.com.
How many prescriptions drugs/meds do you take?
If you’re over 65-years-old, you probably take at least one – maybe more.
Studies show that more than 85 percent of those age 65 and older take at least one prescription drug or meds – with more than 35 percent regularly taking five or more prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Are you one of the almost 4 million people who retired prematurely because of the pandemic?
New AARP research found that about two in five workers age 50+, who had recently retired, left a job or considered leaving a job, wouldn’t have done so had it not been for the pandemic. The data also shoes that one in five retired earlier than planned because of the pandemic.
Now that the COVID crisis has eased, many of those early retirees are looking to rejoin the workforce – perhaps with a meaningful encore career, like caregiving.
Continue reading Professional Caregiving Can be Your Encore Career
Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke.
Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of a stroke.
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain can’t get the blood and oxygen it needs, so the brain cells die. Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of serious disability nationwide and around the world – but it doesn’t have to be. According to the American Stroke Association, 80 percent of strokes may be preventable.
Are you looking for a flexible schedule that will allow you to be home with your children before and after school or take your aging loved ones to doctor’s appointments?
Do you need a part-time job while finishing your education?
Are you a retired professional looking for a meaningful way to give back to others in your community?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, a career in caregiving might be for you. Continue reading Five Reasons Why You Should Become a Caregiver