Being a caregiver is a full-time job! Learn how to be your very best with our tips on how to stay organized, energized, and healthy. Stay organized The best caregivers are the ones who can find the rhythm that suits both them and the recipient of care. Doing this takes great organization and the way… Continue Reading 5 Ways to Become a Better Caregiver
We’re all starting to really enjoy our Minnesota summer! But one unfortunate downside of the season is the many allergens in the air. At Best Care, we know that these allergens can make it an especially challenging time of the year for anyone with allergies, asthma, or other existing lung conditions. While there are medications… Continue Reading How to Reduce Indoor Allergens
By Dawn Sheldon, MSN, RN Caregiving for another person is rewarding—but can also be exhausting and underappreciated work. Caregivers spend their time caring for family members, friends, or clients. All too often, caregivers care so much for the well-being of the person they care for that they forget to care for themselves. They may lack… Continue Reading Managing Caregiver Role Strain
Written by Dawn Sheldon, MSN, RN and Qualified Professional You are your own best advocate. When you’re questioning the current state of your health, or the therapies you’re receiving, it’s important that you advocate for yourself—in other words, stand up for yourself. It’s important to verbalize how you are feeling and openly share your concerns with… Continue Reading 5 Steps for Medical Self-Advocacy
According to UCI Health, by 2030, the total number of hip replacements performed in the United States is expected to have increased by more than 600% since 2005. Over 300,000 surgeries are carried out every year in this country. Considering that so many people will undergo this procedure, a personal care assistant (PCA) helping a… Continue Reading Home Care After Hip Replacement Surgery
Becoming a caregiver is often a labor of love. What other job allows you to help people each and every day, making sure they enjoy the best quality of life possible, and forming close bonds with the loved ones you spend time with? However, it also brings with it a range of challenging caregiver responsibilities.… Continue Reading Understanding Your Caregiver Responsibilities
Personal care assistants do their work because they care. They want to give recipients of care the best quality of life possible. What they don’t want to do is spend hours on paperwork, every single week. If you’re a PCA, then the Best Care team has a tool to help! We’ve made it our mission… Continue Reading PCA Timesheet Best Practices
Are you looking to become a paid Personal Care Assistant for someone you care about? Or perhaps you or a loved one needs some extra support at home? It sounds like you might be looking for a care provider agency in MN. Best Care is here to support you every step of the way, whether… Continue Reading PCA Care in Rural Minnesota
The past year has been tough on us all–including caregivers! Caregivers who have carried on doing their absolute best to take care of their loved ones during these difficult times. Not only do you need to worry about your own health during a pandemic, but you are also responsible for the daily care and ongoing health… Continue Reading COVID-19 and Personal Care Assistants
We’re often asked: “What do personal care assistants do?” The answer depends on the needs of the recipient of care! A PCA can help with anything from basic hygiene and grooming to non-medical home care services, such as buying groceries, helping with meal planning, or assisting with transport. The majority of a PCA’s tasks are… Continue Reading Can Personal Care Assistants Administer Medication?