When I was young, there was no such thing as assisted living homes. Or, if there was, I certainly never heard of them. My great grandmother, a widow, lived for many years in a small house especially built for her behind my grandparents’ house. When she became bed-ridden, my grandparents moved her into their house ...
The economy remains slow across the entire developed world, and some industries are feeling the pain harder than others – but the medical industry is scarcely feeling it at all. As a whole, a medical professional has greater job security and opportunities for advancement than nearly any other working professional today, but even within the ...
There are several different types of financial compensation given to employees. Health and welfare benefits, reimbursements and employee services are one category of financial compensation that is a very high priority for many workers. This includes medical and dental insurance, pension plans, and disability programs. This is where employers spend over 14% of the total ...
Emotional burnout leads to physical burnout, like a car running out of gas. If a person hits bottom before attempting to help himself, returning to “normal” could take much longer. Recognizing the symptoms of burnout are important for the individual and those who work/live/interact with him. According to the famous psychologist, Dr. Joyce Brothers, people ...
Many children of elderly parents will do anything they can to keep their loved ones out of a long-term nursing home or care facility, including taking them in to provide care for them in their own homes. Almost 85% of families take care of their elders in the home either full time or part time, ...