How Caregivers Can Sleep Well Despite Stress The work of caring for a loved one can be a heavy responsibility to bear. Love isn't usually a problem but stress can be. The difficult emotional and mental demands may be exhausting
Health and Wellness Carol Health makes blood tests a little less painful Carol Health now offers lab draw services.
Health and Wellness How I feel being a Carol Health nurse Being part of the Carol Health team has offered me a unique and eye-opening perspective about humanity and the health care system. Going into patients’ homes and understanding their unique situations has also
"Days like today are the reason that I went into nursing in the first place." - Amy, RN Amy RN: "I felt a little nervous going on my first Carol Health visit today because I hadn’t done care for patients in their homes for quite a while. Once I
"I can't wait for my next Carol visit!" - Tara RN Tara RN: A Carol visit was everything I expected it to be. It was exciting to get a call and get out in the community to provide care. Helping the geriatric population is
"My first Carol Health visit was overwhelmingly positive" -Laure, RN Laure RN: Before my first Carol Health visit, I felt nervous, not knowing exactly what to expect. Having worked in the inpatient setting for my entire nursing career, I hadn’t had the
"Carol helped me, help this family" - Pam, RN "I was a little skeptical and nervous when I claimed my first Carol home visit because I didn't know what to expect. As I met my client and family, I could see
"Carol Health made it easy" -Laura, RN Each time we have a nurse go on their first visit we are excited to hear how it went and how the nurse felt! Laura RN: "I was excited to go to
"Living in a rural area, I love that I can care for those within my own community using Carol!" Julie, RN Many of our nurses are providing care in someone's home for the first time using Carol. Read their story explaining how they felt and how it has impacted their lives. From Julie, RN
Stories Getting back to why you went into nursing Has a seemingly random stranger ever approached you at the grocery store or the mall to thank you for being their nurse when they were sick? If not, it’s bound to happen
Services The two things everyone should know when caring for a loved one It’s not easy caring for a loved one suffering from a degenerative disorder such as Alzheimer’s or dementia – and if you’re not a trained professional or have no experience, providing
What Does The Name Carol Represent? What is the first thing that comes to mind for you when you hear or see the name, Carol? We asked our Facebook audience and got an overwhelming response. Our goal was to
Can you trust a Carol nurse? Registered nurses have been named the most honest and ethical profession for years now. I have been blessed to be part of this profession for the last 13 years. Having the title of
What Caregivers Have Taught Us. Challenging, Rewarding, Exhaustive, Stressful These are some of the emotions that were shared on a recent Facebook post which you can view here. We asked our followers, "How does being a caregiver
Arctic Circle Pizza Bringing Pizza to the Arctic Circle A look at what can we learn from a small, startup pizza stand in a remote Alaskan town.
Services Dealing with COPD Daily? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, AKA COPD, can be a very debilitating disease. COPD is an umbrella term that includes other specific lunge diseases like emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. Now this is not
Services What is a Care Circle? When it comes to health care things can get complicated, stressful, and expensive quickly. But that is only half the battle. When there are multiple family members involved in someone’s care it
Stories Bud and Dan I had a 98 year old grandfather named Bud. His real name was William but he went by Bud. In his 98 years he had lost two wives, seen cars go from clunky
Services I don't know what mom needs but I know she needs help. Making sure your loved one is safe and healthy is always a challenge. When they are sick there are even more questions. Scott is helping to watch over his widowed mother who is
Old School Cool Old School Cool: Can you guess when “nursing scrubs” became main stream? Walk into a modern hospital or doctor's office and you are bound to see nearly every nurse wearing scrubs. The pajama like shirt and pants have become a modern icon of the medical
Caregiver Resource Network As a caregiver you know the struggles of taking care of a loved one. It is not just the physical strain on you but the emotional strain on your life and your family.
Caregiving How is "Friends" related to caregiving? When caring for a loved one it is a group effort. Often, this includes other family and friends who are caring for that same loved one as you. This brings unique pressure and
Services I love my dad but I just need a break Caring for a loved one can be challenging. It is inevitable that we may have the responsibility to care for someone who is afflicted by illness, dementia, or disability someday. It can take
Old School Cool Old School Cool: "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" to an American Icon 35 years ago, Wednesday, we said "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" to an American Icon - M*A*S*H. After 11 seasons and 256 episodes, the iconic series rolled off the
Caregiving Caregiving is not just a social issue, its a workplace issue. Matt, a full-time employee, uses his lunch time to check in on his mother who recently was discharged from the hospital from a mild heart attack. Due to her recent discharge, he leaves
