Poem By A Direct Care Worker

The Direct Care News featured this poem by a Direct Care Worker:

In Social Awareness Sophie's asked,


If you could change any part of yourself

what would it be? and she thinks very carefully...
 
(Click here to read full poem)

Two Studies Released

MetLife Mature Market Institute released its 2009 "Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services and Home Care Costs" and its “Long-Term Care IQ: Removing Myths, Reinforcing Realities” report. According to the press release, the survey indicates the public is not knowledgeable about long term care and many misconceptions endure.
This survey of nursing homes, conducted in conjunction with LifePlans, Inc., contains daily private-pay rates for private and semi-private rooms in licensed nursing homes, monthly base rates for assisted living communities, hourly rates for home health aides from licensed agencies and agency-provided homemaker companion services, and daily rates for adult day services across the United States.

HeartWork!

Physical Therapist Wanted!!!

Local home health care agency is seeking a physical therapist for the office. Position would require travel to clients' homes for therapy.  Pay would be negotiated upon interview. Currently the position would only be part time with the potential to increase to full time with the increase in client base. This would be a contracted position.

Please call or email Rhonda Young for more information at:

RYoung@humantouchhealth.com
(484)664-2940

Accepting Nominations for Direct Care Worker of the Year

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is currently accepting nominations for the Direct Care Worker of the Year Award. We thank you for participating in this award which will recognize the outstanding work of home care aides throughout the Commonwealth. Please contact Rocco Claroni at 717-772-2932 or rclaroni@state.pa.us if you have any questions.

Please email Sue at suen@unitedwayglv.org to get more information on nominating one of your workers!