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View	Career Options for Nurses Guest: Interim HealthCare This segment discusses career options for unemployed nurses and other healthcare professionals who want to go back to work and care for others. more
View	Home Healthcare Makes A Great Career Choice Guest: Interim HealthCare This segment speaks about the rise in home healthcare, growing career areas for women, and reasons why Interim HealthCare is unique. more
View	Careers for busy moms Guest: Interim HealthCare This segment details the 43 year old company, Interim HealthCare and why the variable nature of their healthcare jobs are attractive to women who are seeking balance in their lives. more
View	One easy little way to get exercise back in your life Guest: Polar, Inc. Women have a lot to balance in life…career, family, finances, family, home, and of course, health. Health and exercise often take a back seat due to their overbooked schedules. This segment focuses on exercising with a Polar training computer, which monitors your heart rate and provides detailed reports based on your personal data in order to make your workouts more efficient and to maximize your efforts in improving women’s overall health. more
View	Medicare May Cover It Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. Did you know that Medicare may cover home health care costs as an alternative to recovery in a nursing home or rehab facility? Your doctor and the hospital can work with you to find qualified home health care agencies in your area that are covered by Medicare. more
View	Helping to take care of your loved one at home Guest: Hill-Rom Company, Inc. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, nearly 52 million informal or family caregivers provide care to someone aged 20+ who is ill or disabled. Of those, nearly 70% are female, and 48% of those are employed full-time, in addition to caregiver duties. It takes a tremendous amount of care coordination to actively care for a loved one in the home. This segment discusses making the overwhelming task of transforming a home to accomodate the needs of both the patient and caregiver easier by partnering with Hill-Rom, a leading provider of home health care supplies and equipment. more
View	Taking Care Of Your Loved Ones The Way We Would Our Own Guest: Amedisys Bill Borne, CEO and Founder of Amedisys explains what home care services and hospice is, and how they help keep elderly patients and chronic care patients at home rather than in a facility, and why Amedisys stands apart from the competition. more
View	Do A Home Assessment & Plan Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. Here’s how to address the safety or emotional needs of your parents who want to maintain their independence. An in-home assessment by a qualified home healthcare agency and a plan of action can be the first steps in a care program that can help avoid accidents, overcome isolation, and reduce the medical and mental risks of being home alone. more
View	Be A Health Advocate Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. Here’s a tip to remember when taking care of your loved one: Arm yourself with vital information regarding their diagnosis and treatment options. Know your rights and speak up! Be an active part of your loved one’s care team. You know your loved one better than anyone, so make sure the members of your care team are as informed and aware as you are. Remember, knowledge is power! more
View	Believe In Yourself Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. Here’s a tip to remember when being a caregiver for a loved one. Believe in yourself. It’s important to try and maintain a positive attitude by recognizing your strengths and limitations. It will go a long way in your ability to set goals and boundaries for yourself and for your loved one. more
View	Foster Communication Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. If you have a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease, make sure you foster communication with their physicians. Be involved in your loved one’s medical care. Ask questions about the progression of the disease, express concerns and discuss treatment options. Reach out to more information at www.alzfdn.org more
View	Collar Your Kitty Guest: Lilly Companion Animal Health Outfit your cat with a breakaway collar and I.D. tag that includes your name, address and telephone number. No matter how careful you are, there’s a chance your cat might slip out the door. An I.D. tag greatly increases the chance that your cat will be returned home safely and quickly. You can buy them inexpensively at your local pet store. more
View	Stay Healthy, Get Support Guest: BFW Advertising / Interim Healthcare Here are some tips to be successful as a caregiver for your loved one. First, maintain your own physical and mental health. Exercising, light reading and other activities can help reduce stress. Seek medical help if you have signs of depression. Second, discuss the caregiving situation with family and friends. Realize that support systems are critical to both of you getting and staying healthy. more
View	Do Your Research Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. When you’re considering in home care you’ll find that providers can vary widely. So do your research, and take the time to meet potential providers face to face. Make sure you meet the actual caregivers and ask them specific questions about how they would approach challenges and check out every agency with your local Better Business Bureau. more
View	Companion Careers Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. If you’re a mature adult looking for a job that allows you to help people, think about being a companion to an active senior. Companions provide social support such as reading stories or helping someone write letters. Today’s older adults are healthier and more vital than ever. They understand the special needs of aging and it gives them an opportunity make a valuable contribution. more
View	Entertain The Brain Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. If you’re a caregiver, make sure you do cognitive stimulation activities with your loved one. Listening to music, doing word puzzles and playing memory games can easily be done at home. Many neurosurgeons* say that doing a new activity every day reconnects sensors in your brain and promotes overall brain health. more
View	Understand Their Experience, Avoid Burnout Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. Here are some tips to be successful as a caregiver for your loved one. Make sure you understand their needs, challenges and limitations. Adjust your expectations. Be patient and kind. And avoid caregiver burnout by making time for yourself. Join caregiver support groups, and pursue interests beyond your caregiving role, such as exercise, hobbies and art. more
View	Communicate, Ask Questions Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. Here’s a tip to remember if you find yourself in the hospital. Make sure you understand your care needs and expected recovery time once you leave. Ask as many questions as possible and understand that Medicare and most insurance companies may pay for care at home until you can manage on your own. Ask your doctor or ask to see a discharge planner before you leave. more
View	Balancing Work & Life Is A Little Easier Now Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. This segment focuses on Interim HealthCare as the answer to achieving a work life balance and that it’s the perfect solution for those moms who might be thinking about re-entering the work force who want to continue caring for people. It also reiterates that healthcare is a growing industry, and that Interim HealthCare franchises exist for those who want to be more of an owner and manager instead of on the caregiver side. more
View	Plan For Their Future Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc. If you have an ailing loved one, make sure you take care of their financial, legal, and long-term planning issues. Try to involve them in decision-making, if they are still capable of providing input, and consider their wishes related to future care and end-of-life issues. Don’t procrastinate. If you need to, seek the help of a qualified financial or estate planner. more
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Career Options for Nurses

Home Healthcare Makes A Great Career Choice

Careers for busy moms

One easy little way to get exercise back in your life

Medicare May Cover It

Helping to take care of your loved one at home

Taking Care Of Your Loved Ones The Way We Would Our Own

Do A Home Assessment & Plan

Be A Health Advocate

Believe In Yourself

Foster Communication

Collar Your Kitty

Stay Healthy, Get Support

Do Your Research

Companion Careers

Entertain The Brain

Understand Their Experience, Avoid Burnout

Communicate, Ask Questions

Balancing Work & Life Is A Little Easier Now

Plan For Their Future