You or a loved one might be thinking about getting a personal care assistant, or PCA. Of course, bringing someone new into your house and trusting them with daily tasks is a big decision, so the team at Best Care has put together a FAQ on PCAs to help you better understand what they do.… Continue Reading Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Care Assistants
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Do I Qualify for PCA Care?
As we get older or develop certain medical conditions, tasks around the home can get increasingly difficult. You might find yourself wanting some extra help and support so you or a loved one can remain living at home. If that’s the case, a personal care assistant, or PCA, might be just what you’re looking for!… Continue Reading Do I Qualify for PCA Care?
What Are the Daily Duties of a Personal Care Assistant?
As a personal care assistant, or PCA, your role comes with a lot of scope and often varies from person to person. Home care duties always depend on the individual needs of the recipient of care, where he or she lives, and what other forms of assistance this person might have. Still, having an idea… Continue Reading What Are the Daily Duties of a Personal Care Assistant?
Personal Care Assistants: 6 Ways Technology can Help PCAs
Being a personal care assistant is not an easy job. Finding ways to make everyday tasks easier frees up more of your time to carry on giving attention and care. Technology can be a great way of making your job faster and more efficient. Here are six ways that technology could improve the way you… Continue Reading Personal Care Assistants: 6 Ways Technology can Help PCAs
Eligibility Requirements for Receiving Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Services in Minnesota
In today’s blog, we’ll explore Personal Care Assistant (PCA) qualifications in Minnesota. This can be a vital piece of the puzzle when paying for PCA services! Being a PCA recipient entitles you to a type of home care assistance that supports individuals living in Minnesota with non-medical, health-related needs and daily activities. The goal of… Continue Reading Eligibility Requirements for Receiving Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Services in Minnesota
Finding a Balance: 7 PCA Self-Care Tips
Being a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) can often feel like all your energy goes towards looking after your client. To be the best PCA you can be, however, it’s important to look after yourself. PCA burnout is all too common, so here are seven self-care tips you can put into action, so you can look… Continue Reading Finding a Balance: 7 PCA Self-Care Tips
What Does a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Actually Do?
Today, we’re walking through what a PCA’s daily duties look like. If you’re new to caregiving lingo, we’ll start with the basics: “PCA” stands for “Personal Care Assistant.” Read on for more details about what a PCA does, the type of training you can expect to receive on your journey to becoming a Personal Care… Continue Reading What Does a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Actually Do?
Finding a Family Caregiver Support Group
As a family caregiver, you spend your days taking care of those around you, but it’s important that you take care of yourself, too! Finding a caregiver support group, especially one geared towards family caregivers, can be an excellent outlet for the stressors of your daily life. In today’s blog, we’re digging into how to… Continue Reading Finding a Family Caregiver Support Group
Why Use the “Best Care Timesheet” App?
Caregivers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. You are taking care of the most vulnerable in our society. We at Best Care want to help reduce your exposure to this virus. We are now offering our innovative “Best Care Timesheet” app for free to all agency-affiliated personal care assistants (PCAs) across the state,… Continue Reading Why Use the “Best Care Timesheet” App?
Home Care For Stroke Patients: What You Need To Know
Has your caregiving client recently suffered a stroke? Home care services for stroke patients requires some special considerations. Together with medical professionals, developing a stroke patient home care plan is a key responsibility for a home caregiver. Here are six tips to get you started with after-stroke care at home: Take Precaution for Falls Many… Continue Reading Home Care For Stroke Patients: What You Need To Know