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by Newworld | May 26, 2014 | Blogs
This is really a great lady who cares about her patients. She tries to know what care services are available in the community and has been known to call my office so she can be sure about making recommendations to families. I see her around town at open house and...
by Newworld | May 18, 2014 | Blogs
Turning your adult day care center or developing your new one into a community healthcare education center can have remarkable benefits. As the weeks and months roll by, you need credibility in your community and an ongoing series of word-of-mouth referrals. This...
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by Newworld | Apr 28, 2014 | Blogs
Yes that is me with several of my former clients in the mid 1990’s in my adult day care program. Of course I am the younger one in the left rear and close to being the tallest. I am confident that on any given day each considered me their son and most told me...
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by Newworld | Apr 24, 2014 | Blogs
In 1995 as I managed the adult day care program I proudly owned with my mom I was sued by a program participant’s son. He alleged his mom fell in our center and as a result fractured her hip. I immediately questioned my staff once we were served, in addition...
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by Newworld | Apr 22, 2014 | Blogs
Today we see them everywhere, from the bus station to the child day care center to assisted living programs. Adult day care providers are using them widely and many more are likely contemplating doing so. Of course where they are installed is tied to what is...
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by Newworld | Apr 19, 2014 | Blogs
One area we are proud to assist current and prospective adult day care providers in is obtaining discounts on furnishings and other equipment. In 2014 we even moved substantial equipment for our clients to use. It is just another way we make sure those who rely upon...
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by Newworld | Apr 15, 2014 | Blogs
Some things are earned after performing and that crucial item about which we speak today is trust. In 1995 a gentleman came into our adult day care and respite center and asked for Bruce. He left his wife with a check and told us he would not be returning, as he...
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by Newworld | Apr 13, 2014 | Blogs
My client’s name was Ms. Rose Lewis. Her son and daughter-in-law told us she was called for decades and responded most often to the name, “Big Rosa”. Of course I taught my staff the definition of verbal abuse and reminded them we must never make...
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by Newworld | Apr 7, 2014 | Blogs
When our program commenced in 1995 we were soon introduced to 38 year-old Eddie Fernandez. He had suffered a brain injury and his father wanted the relief adult day care would bring. We were concerned about his attendance considering most of the participants were...
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by Newworld | Apr 6, 2014 | Blogs
What are your thoughts?…. In several areas of the United States, including heavily populated states with large urban centers such as Michigan, a new adult day care center cannot enroll to provide services to Medicaid waiver recipients until after they can...
by Newworld | Apr 6, 2014 | Blogs
Activity Planning should be professionally coordinated in adult day care but there are certain, some would say, simplistic elements you cannot ignore. Click here to read more about it….
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by Newworld | Apr 2, 2014 | Blog, Blogs
Fox Chase Adult Day Care, Inc. has a special commitment to its community. While its management respects the need to earn, their first and foremost concern is serving their community and that always transfers to something special. Follow them on Facebook…....
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by Newworld | Apr 2, 2014 | Blogs
Adult Care & Respite, Inc. (www.adultcareandrespite.com) has a special focus on serving diverse populations. Unlike some adult day care programs that are equipped to only serve one population, Adult Care & Respite has multiple rooms that allow for attention...
by Newworld | Apr 2, 2014 | Blogs
There will be occasions when some will come to your adult day care and the person they want to enroll simply is not a good fit. Maybe they need to spend 6 hours per day lying down or were recently in the hospital battling TB or have behavioral issues you are not...
