In an industry riddled with fraud and misappropriations, my team at Communities of Care has committed ourselves to the highest ethical standards and also to being the most effectively-run business we can be. So how can we be sure that we are doing a good job?
We are intermittently audited by the Department of Health and...
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Caroline’s Cart – Help with Shopping Trips!
I was happy to see recently Caroline's Cart at my local Target store. You can check out the website and watch their video at https://www.carolinescart.com.
Caroline's Cart is an...
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Caroline's Cart is an...
Nurse and PCA Shortage is a Crisis for Families
A recent Star Tribune article shows how the nurse and PCA shortage is propelling one family into crisis and placing burdensome caregiver responsibilities on a grade-school age boy. (https://m.startribune.com/minnesota-s-invisible-caregivers-a-growing-army-of-children-take-care-of-family-members-in-need/384359211)
Unfortunately, that one family is representative of thousands of families across the state. Children are caring for disables parents and their siblings. Aging parents are caring for...
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Assistive Technology that Makes a Difference!
Share these great resources with your patients, clients, and friends! (Courtesy of our friends at Courage Kenny Rehabilitative Institute)
- Clarity Fortissimo Remote Controlled Speakerphone - This phone is switch adapted, simple voice commands, large buttons and amplified audio features.
- iPads come with built-in accessibility options but there are other assistive technology options that...
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