Yearly Archives: 2021

meet our team

Meet Our Office Staff

? Dani Nick, Human Resources Coordinator ? For those who have not met Dani, she joined the HCA team in August of 2020 as our Human Resource Coordinator. Dani graduated from Siena Heights University where she received her Bachelors degree in Community Services specializing in Family Counseling. Her heart for helping others is what led her to work in the…

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national nurse day

National Nurse Day

MAY 6th IS NATIONAL NURSE DAY/HCA NURSE RECOGNITION? On this day, May 6, 2021 #NATIONALNURSEDAY, we want to raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role our nurses play at Home Care Alternatives. Your passion for our patients’ health is appreciated every day and because of you, we live in a happier, healthier world. #ournursesrock…

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Employee of the month

May 2021 Employee of the Month

?May Employee of the Month? Employee 1 of 3 Alice Lee/”Above the Call of Duty” Award⤵️ Home Care Alternatives caregivers are SO amazing that we couldn’t choose just 1 employee of the month, so we decided to recognize 3!!!..“Above the Call of Duty” Award:Alice has shown us just what word CARE stands for in caregiver! Alice has been with Home…

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caregiver health

Caregiver Mental/Physical Health Management

CAREGIVER MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT Managing our mental and physical health is so important to ensure we are strong and prepared to tackle the stresses of what each day has for us. However, during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is common for everyone to experience increased levels of distress and anxiety, particularly as a result of social isolation.…

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caregiver skills

11 Unique Skills You Need to Become a Caregiver

11 UNIQUE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BECOME A CAREGIVER 1. Compassion 2. Communication 3. Observation 4. Interpersonal Skills 5. Time Management 6. Organization 7. Cleanliness 8. Patience 9. Flexibility 10. Initiative 11. Physical Strength & Stamina Check out this article from @CaringSeniorService for more details on what it truly takes to become a caregiver. https://www.caringseniorservice.com/…/unique-skills-to…

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self care

6 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

??‍♀️6 SELF-CARE TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS???‍♀️ 1. Eat health meals regularly 2. Stay hydrated 3. Sleep and rest regularly 4. Make time for exercise 5. Ask for & accept support! 6. Give yourself a break Check out our Facebook page for more daily tips on self care and wellness for caregivers⤵️ ?? https://www.facebook.com/homecarealternativesLansing

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national heart month awareness

National Heart Month Awareness

President Lyndon B. Johnson, among the millions of people in the country who’d had heart attacks, issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, U.S. presidents have annually declared February American Heart Month.

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Home Care Agencies Near Me

Are you looking for a local home care agency in the greater Lansing are? For over 20 years we have served individuals in Michigan. Home Care Alternatives has built a reputation of high quality, conscientious private duty personal care services to the elderly, sick, and disabled in their home.

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