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Health Sciences Students can Gain Valuable Health Care Experience with CaregiverUSA

Health Sciences student Amanda shares why CaregiverUSA is a great place for students who want to gain valuable health care experience!

Hi, my name is Amanda Lombardo, and I am in my fourth year at The Ohio State University. I will be graduating this upcoming spring with a B.S. in Health Sciences, and a minor in Biology and I have hopes of attending a physician assistant program come next fall. Physician assistants are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and…

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Care Story about a Single Father with Cancer and His Little Boy

Care Story about a Single Father with Cancer and His Little Boy

Hi this is Sarah again… So many interesting and wonderful things have happened since I last blogged. Where do I begin? It’s been weeks since I blogged about my career evolution from telecom company marketing manager…  to stay-at-home mom… to part-time Caregiver via CGUSA. If you’ve missed my last article, here’s a quick recap to get you up to speed.

I officially turned 46 years old and had a…

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Signs of Caregiver Burnout

Looking after a loved one can be draining. It is important for Caregivers to take care of their own health to avoid burnout. Our article address the major signs of Caregiver Burnouts to watch out for!

It’s not easy being a Caregiver and if you keep at it long enough, you will really need to take care of yourself as well. Why? You need to help yourself to prevent burnout. It’s too easy to get caught up in the moment, knowing you are doing something worthwhile no matter how physically, psychologically and emotionally draining it may be. Sometimes, we do this informally for a loved one – and when…

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4 Podcasts Every Doctor Should Listen to in 2018

Do you want to improve your career and your personal life at the same time? Listen to these podcasts while you’re commuting to or from work, exercising or relaxing. Let them inspire you and keep you updated on top healthcare issues.

This article is written by April Han. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur. With a formal education in Business Administration and years of working with healthcare startups under her belt, she is able to provide valuable advice to aspiring locums in terms of creativity, innovation, and discovery of solutions to the challenges amid our society’s growing demand for health services. A life-long…

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Common Challenges Faced by Caregivers

Caregivers provide home care services that range from helping mothers with newborn babies to caring for an elderly loved one. But this type of service delivery comes with its own challenges and issues.

From time to time, careseekers need caregivers who provide home care services. These can range from helping mothers with newborn babies or even staying overnight to care for an elderly loved one. But this type of service delivery comes with its own challenges and issues, beyond the usual issues of cultural, age and gender differences. We’d like to share this article to help you better understand…

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What Everyone Should Know About Diabetes

What Everyone Should Know About Diabetes

Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States but unlike many other leading causes of death, type II diabetes (type you are not born with) is highly preventable and accounts for 90-95% of diagnosed cases.   Science: The short explanation of science behind the disease is when you eat carbohydrates the body breaks it down into a sugar called glucose. The hormone insulin is used to…

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Why Choose Home Health Care?

Why Choose Home Health Care?

There are many options for paths to recovery in the health care industry. More individuals are learning the benefits and switching to having health care provided in the comfort of their own homes. Home health care has a wide range of services with the goal of achieving better health while also regaining your independence. Some individuals who could benefit from health care include those in need…

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Have you heard about MyPlate?

Have you heard about MyPlate?

 Do you ever wonder what happened to the food pyramid? It received a makeover. The new updated version is called MyPlate and you can learn all about it on chooseMyPlate.gov. This website created by the USDA provides useful information and resources for a fun informational way to learn more about nutrition. The website is created for every life stage group to teach about 5 food groups: fruits,…

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Trick-or-Treat Responsibly

Trick-or-Treat night is one of the most exciting nights for children every where and a very common pastime for all of us. It’s funny, we become adults and tell our kids “Don’t take candy from Strangers!” and then allow our children to do this once a year for Halloween. We need to remember how important it is to keep our children out of harms way when going door-to-door asking Strangers for candy.…

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How Strength Training can be more Beneficial than Aerobic Exercise

How Strength Training can be more Beneficial than Aerobic Exercise

Strength training can help you look and feel younger Looking for the fountain of youth? Pick up a set of dumbbells, a kettlebell (a ball-shaped weight with a single handle) or a resistance band. Strength training offers a multitude of benefits, including ramping up your metabolism to help lose or maintain weight. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that it…

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Caregiver USA Corporation’s Mission Stemmed from Personal Experience

Two brothers drew their personal experience of caregiving for their late father and made it their mission to offer respite service to family caregivers while providing reliable and professional care for their loved ones. Opt for respite care before burning out. Find a reliable and professional caregiver for your loved one here: https://www.caregiverusa.com/#findcare or call us at 614-408-9939.

Jinji and Shinji Yue’s decision to start Caregiver USA Corporation was rooted in personal experience with caregiving. Both men helped to care for their father when he was dying of cancer, and Jinji also helped care for his then future wife’s mother in her final days battling lung cancer. “I was 16 when my father was diagnosed with liver cancer,” Jinji said. “Shinji was 20 and in the army, and he…

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Caregiving – a Rewarding Career

This week CNA Christine shares with us how rewarding her caregiving career is – putting smiles on faces, including her own! CaregiverUSA could help you start a rewarding caregiving career of your own. Join us: https://www.caregiverusa.com/join-caregiverusa or call us at 614-408-9939

Hi, it’s me — Christine. I told you last time that I was using some of the skills I learned in Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training in my new career as a caregiver entrepreneur with CGUSA. I’ve gotta tell you, it’s been going great so far! Not that caring for John, 72, with Alzheimer’s isn’t a challenge. It definitely is, but nothing I can’t handle. And I know I am really making a difference…

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Find Flexible and Convenient Work Opportunities as a Caregiver

Looking to optimize and monetize your free time? Sarah shares with us her story on how she enters the home healthcare market using the tools CaregiverUSA provides. Wondered about a rewarding career as a caregiver? Grow your business with us: https://www.caregiverusa.com/join-caregiverusa or call us at 614-408-9939.

My name is Sarah… pleased to connect with you online. As I approach my 46th birthday, I am “officially” entering the 21st century era of communications by finally getting around to trying my hand at blogging (better late than never, as they say!) Given the internal challenges I have been facing lately, I expect it will be a therapeutic exercise in laying out my situation and clarifying my…

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Strength Training Can Help You Look and Feel Younger

Looking for the fountain of youth? Pick up a set of dumbbells, a kettle bell or a resistance band. Strength training offers a multitude of benefits, including ramping up your metabolism to help lose or maintain weight. Need a hand with your aging loved one? Reliable help is here: https://www.caregiverusa.com/#findcare or call us at 614-408-9939.

Looking for the fountain of youth? Pick up a set of dumbbells, a kettle bell or a resistance band. Strength training offers a multitude of benefits, including ramping up your metabolism to help lose or maintain weight. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that it can also be very powerful in reducing the signs and symptoms of numerous diseases and chronic…

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Use the Internet to expand your world – be sure to surf the web safely

In this day and age where everything is done online, from shopping to banking, people have become easy targets to scams and cyber theft. Here's an article exploring the benefits and dangers of internet use, as well as some great tips on how to surf the web safely! Need a hand with your aging loved one? Reliable help is here: https://www.caregiverusa.com/#findcare or call us at 614-408-9939.

According to the Pew Research Center, in 2015, 58 percent of adults ages 65 and older were using the Internet. There are many benefits to be found online, but there are dangers as well. This article will explore both and offer advice to help you surf the web safely. Benefits of Internet use Stay connected / reconnect: From e-mail to social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter,…

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A Fulfilling Caregiving Career

Remember Christine, the CNA from CaregiverUSA? She's back with another blog post on how she loves the flexibility and freedom as a "caregiver entrepreneur". CaregiverUSA could help you fulfill your life purpose to help others with their caregiving needs. Join us: https://www.caregiverusa.com/join-caregiverusa or call us at 614-408-9939.

Hi, it’s me, Christine, again. Hope everybody’s doing OK. As for me, my new career as a caregiver is looking up! Just want to fill you in real fast in case you missed my first post. Last time, I was talking about how much I was “over” working as a manager in fast-food, and how I just received my CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) credential in Ohio. But then I hit a wall – what’s next? I was looking…

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5 Ways to Prevent Falls in the Elderly

There are many other things to talk about when it comes to caring for the elderly but accidental falling can be a nightmare and is an ongoing plight feared by many. So how to prevent falls in the elderly? We share some tips on ways to stop the unwanted falls. Need a hand with your aging loved one? Reliable help is here: https://www.caregiverusa.com/#findcare or call us at 614-408-9939.

How many of you are caring for the elderly, or are looking for part-time elderly care? It’s not easy. There are so many things to look out for, and so many challenges to face. One of the biggest challenges is prevention of falls in the elderly. There are many other things to talk about when it comes to caring for the elderly but accidental falling can be a nightmare and is an ongoing plight…

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