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Comment on What do I need to start a senior companion caregiver jobs business? by Heather

Heather — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:15:04 +0000

Hi. I have been offered to look after an elderly Lady, In HER Home. She is OK for during the day, but I MUST be there for at Night and Stay Over the Night. She also has 24 Birds. This will be for 3 to 5 Days as the Daughter is going away for those days.

I don’t know what to charge for this service. Can some on please help me out. I am interested in starting up a Seniors Companion for myself. Any Comments is welcomed.

I LOVE Seniors and this is something I have ALWAYS wanted to do!

Thank You.

Heather

Comment on What activities do male senior citizens want to participate in or have assistance with? by Julie

Julie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:40:38 +0000

I hold monthly pancake breakfast for men only. Have a speaker from the college to come over (free of charge) and speak on a topic they would enjoy. Pancake, sausuage, coffee $1.00 great deal for the men to chat and get to know eachother too…

Hope this helps

Comment on What do I need to start a senior companion caregiver jobs business? by Miriam Lamourt

Miriam Lamourt — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:29:10 +0000

Im interested in becoming a senior companion. Any information or guidence would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You
Miriam

Comment on What would senior citizens like to see on the market or a certain product that would benefit them? by Katie

Katie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:09:41 +0000

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If you are suffering from Osteoporosis and want more information please e-mail me. The information that I have is so valuable.

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Comment on What should I do to start home care services for elders? by val

val — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:47:31 +0000

I’m not trying to open a care center just in home sevices for ederly can any one help me and let me know what licens if any that i need

Comment on Top Tips for Engaging the Elderly & Disabled (Helping #1) by diseree parinas

diseree parinas — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:06:02 +0000

for elderly,you shoud assist them in accordance to thier weakness.be patient enough and know the interest of every elder and disabled

Comment on What would senior citizens like to see on the market or a certain product that would benefit them? by ndnquah

ndnquah — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:42:59 +0000

Print that is large enough to read without a magnifying glass!! When you're in the store and want to buy something the print is so small you can't even see the ingredients...so back on the shelf!!!
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Comment on What would senior citizens like to see on the market or a certain product that would benefit them? by cowboydoc

cowboydoc — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:24:59 +0000

Medically: I can't get my plates realigned due to osteoarthritis has eaten my bones in the gums out and the plates no loner fit right. Hurts to chew. Better medical support through some government offices.
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Comment on What would senior citizens like to see on the market or a certain product that would benefit them? by PJ H

PJ H — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:56:59 +0000

I want a cell phone with a large display that I can read and buttons big enough that I can use them. I need a volume control. I need a light to tell me when I have access to a signal, not a dim dark grey on light grey tiny little clothes post. I need a LED flashlight on it so I can light up area when I drop something or need to unlock a door. I don't need the Internet, or to update my facebook, or to take pictures, or a stopwatch. I don't know if it would sell, though.
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Comment on What activities do male senior citizens want to participate in or have assistance with? by irishlady

irishlady — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:42:59 +0000

How about putting airplanes cars etc together with those kits men like using their hands &board games like Trivia Monopoly good luck
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Comment on What would senior citizens like to see on the market or a certain product that would benefit them? by Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:07:59 +0000

The first things to come to mind are new improved inventions to help
people with mobility problems. Perhaps to invent a powered chair
that isn't as large to enable them to get around in smaller spaces.
Something on the order of an electric scooter that can maneuver
around furniture easily. You wouldn't need a large motor for something that would move more slowly indoors rather than outside. But you
could take it outside as well, if there were good traction tires.
Improved shower and tub handles or bars is another needed thing.
Those I've seen are ugly, tho they are necessities for some. I'm now
in the position of needing help to get in and out of showers with
something to hold onto that is longer than those available now. Maybe
you could study what there is on the market, and find ways to im-
prove them for more practibility and attractiveness.
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Comment on What activities do male senior citizens want to participate in or have assistance with? by iqover50

iqover50 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:01:59 +0000

I noticed at my senior center, the guys that are there are involved in card games and pool tourneys.
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Comment on What should I do to start home care services for elders? by Wavi

Wavi — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:55:59 +0000

I'm very glad that you decided to start a care home for elderly:)Firstly you should find all useful information and of coure people who could help you doing such work.You can visit http://www.health.state.ny.us and I hope you will find there some interesting and gainful information.Good luck;)
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Comment on What would senior citizens like to see on the market or a certain product that would benefit them? by cookie

cookie — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:39:59 +0000

Most of us have such a huge collection of things we have accumulated over the years we do not want much more. Even clothes last longer as you get older.

Skin gets dryer as we get older so I do buy more moisture creams and something like avon 'skin so soft' to add to the bath I could be tempted to buy.

I like nice smells too and so many soaps these days seem to be going the other way and smell of nothing.

People are often single or there are just two of them so please, sell in small quantities, these huge family packs which last us forever and go off are a waste of money. We do not want buy one get one free or worse buy three for the price of two. Just a good sensible price for the one item.

We do not like to been seen shopping for old fashioned warm underwear either.

The only service I can think of would have to be local, organizing trips visits and lunches which are only for certain age groups might be a nice idea. We do not always want to join in with family groups and have children with us.
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Comment on What activities do male senior citizens want to participate in or have assistance with? by loopyli_2000

loopyli_2000 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:37:59 +0000

Perhaps your first step should be to ask them. I am sure they would like to contribute to what they would like. Perhaps a movie day of westerns and war movies.
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Comment on What activities do male senior citizens want to participate in or have assistance with? by Jeff (weseye) Wesley

Jeff (weseye) Wesley — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:31:59 +0000

I think women tend to be more social than men by nature. Men are conscious of their diminished capabilities and don’t like to be in public. Women age more gracefully. Men like doing things like fishing, bowling, gardening or making things. Some like creative activities. The best thing to do would be to conduct a survey of things a man likes doing and put them on the survey as many as you can think of. Plus have on the survey a few open lines where the men can put what isn’t listed.
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Comment on What should I do to start home care services for elders? by Karen

Karen — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:22:59 +0000

You cant just START a care home in the US. You need to have knowledge of it. You need to have licensed certified staff, you need licenses and many other things. It is not as simple as just opening a care center. There is a lot of things you still nee dto look into,
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Comment on What would senior citizens like to see on the market or a certain product that would benefit them? by bigjohn B

bigjohn B — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:17:59 +0000

"New and improved Viagra" and lower price.
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Comment on I need to know what kind of questions to expect for an interview, for an elderly in home health care position? by MACprincess?

MACprincess? — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:14:59 +0000

Now a days interviewers have a sheet of paper prepared with questions, which is VERY ANNOYING.They may ask things like:

1.Why do you want to work here
2.Describe a time where you handled a difficult customer
3.How do you resolve conflicts with co-workers (say you've never had one)

4.Describe a time where you went above and beyond on your job duties

They may ask you some situational questions about working in that type of enviorment to see what your reponse would be.Goodluck
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Comment on What are some fun babysitting activites to take along to the kids house? by Nate

Nate — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:05:59 +0000

Water balloons
A pet
Puzzle
Board game
Computer/video game
Tv
Dressup
Makeover
Play ninja
Hide n seek

Hope it helps
Toys
Stories
Bring a wrapped present
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