I typically get asked this question when someone is trying to self-diagnose. Maybe a situation has presented itself that caused some worry in your cognitive awareness?
Certified Dementia Practitioner - What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
The NCCDP administers the Certified Dementia Practitioner® (CDP®) program, a certification that indicates a health care professional has received comprehensive knowledge in the area of dementia care, has completed the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care course and seminar, and met the NCCDP certification requirements. A CDP® certification reflects a deep personal commitment on the part of the health care professional, inspiring confidence and dedication in an individual's professional knowledge through quality of life and quality of care provided to dementia patients.
Now Hiring: Companion Homemaker to the Elderly or Disabled living in Roanoke, VA area
Happy Labor Day from Companion Home Care
We've moved! Stop by our new office in downtown Roanoke.
As we continue to grow and provide more and more seniors in the Roanoke Valley with home care services, the need became apparent to find a new location that can accommodate our growing staff. Luckily we found the perfect location in the heart of downtown Roanoke just steps from the Farmer's Market, Center in the Square, The Taubman Museum of Art, Hotel Roanoke, and more.
SLIDESHOW: Companion Home Care caregivers having fun with clients in Roanoke, VA
Now Hiring: Senior Caregiver based in Roanoke, VA or surrounding areas
We are not medical but we are extremely important to the quality of life of our clients. We are looking for "caregiver" personalities. A volunteer background is just as good as CNA experience to us. People with customer service backgrounds are also welcome to apply. Our caregivers are honest, mature, possess a strong work ethic, good judgment skills, patience, understand the frailties of aging, and are able to work unattended. Our job is unbelievably rewarding and personally satisfying. I am happy to train the right person. If you live in the Roanoke, VA area and you "love old people" you will love this job!
Songs go out to give a lift at Ronald McDonald House
During another weekly concert, more residents attended the performance by Michelle Belton and Todd Basham, who sounds similar to Johnny Cash. "I know you like country music," Belton said to a resident who was wearing a West Virginia shirt. He said no and that his girlfriend makes him wear the shirt.
Estate buyers operating illegally, busted by Roanoke business owner
Paying for Home Care Using Long-term Care Insurance
Companion Home Care accepts payment via private pay and Long-term Care Insurance. Long-term Care Insurance is insurance that helps pay for the cost of long-term care. Long-term care insurance covers care generally not covered by health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Companion Home Care Inc of Roanoke, VA is a preferred provider of many Long-term Care Insurance (LTC) plans including John Hancock, Ben Franklin, Conseco, Bankers Life, Pennsylvania Life, and others.
