Home health care in Northridge Are On The Lookout For Dietary Changes In The Elderly
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Tue Feb 27 10:00:22 PST 2018
It’s not a surprise that young people eat differently than older people. After all, today’s seniors have had decades to refine their palates and may enjoy being a little choosier about what they consume. There are also some biological changes taking place as well, as our bodies sometimes crave different types of food and flavoringsRead More
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Mon Jan 19 15:03:20 PST 2015
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Caregivers in the Coronado Area Have Seen The Positive Impact A Simple Visit Can Make
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Tue Feb 20 10:00:55 PST 2018
Many of us are familiar with the more common threats to health as we age, especially heart disease, dementia or damage from falls. But one of the bigger ones that people don’t think of all that much is loneliness. The team at Accredited Home Care wants to help spread the word about the risks andRead More
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Sun Jan 18 15:03:20 PST 2015
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AFSCME Convention 2018 – Delegate Election Results
by Nicole Langton @ UDW – The Homecare Providers Union – AFSCME Local 3930 / AFL-CIO
Wed Mar 21 17:25:41 PDT 2018
The 43rd International AFSCME Convention will take place July 16-20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. Elected delegates from across the nation will come together to exchange ideas and re-energize our movement. The nomination for the AFSCME Convention Delegates are now open. UDW delegates will be elected to represent UDW, Local 3930 at the AFSCME International Convention. ELECTION OF AFSCME CONVENTION 2018 DELEGATES UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS AFSCME LOCAL 3930 Name Slate Total Votes 1 Rosa Beltran Home Care Workers United Slate 1679 2 Editha Adams Home Care Workers United Slate 1589 3 Rosa Ramirez Home Care Workers United Slate 1471 4 […]
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Thu Feb 19 15:03:20 PST 2015
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Will You Be Celebrating Well-Elderly or Wellderly Day?
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Tue Mar 20 10:00:12 PDT 2018
Age can be a tricky thing to some Costa Mesa-area residents: some days you can really feel every year with all your aches and pains, and you’re thankful for in-home care. Other days you savor all the interesting experiences you’ve acquired and continue to enjoy the adventure called life – and you’re still thankful forRead More
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Caregiver Recognition Event – November 28 – 10 am to 3 pm
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Wed Nov 08 11:00:47 PST 2017
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Preparing for Mother Nature – Emergency preparedness
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Wed Sep 13 10:39:33 PDT 2017
The last few weeks have shown us how strong Mother Nature can be, in the forms of hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes. As a reminder, we each should create a plan for emergencies and/or evacuations- one that does not rely on first responders as the initial source of help. This is especially important for those who […]
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IHSS UNCOVERED
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IHSS UNCOVEREDClass registration will close after 40 are signed up.Class Overview:IHSS providers will have a unique opportunity to learn from such experts as an In-Home Supportive Services Supervisor, a Public Health Nurse , and an Adult Protective Services Social Worker. This three-hour class will include question-and-answer opportunities. Topics covered will include:Difficult and potentially risky circumstances that may require calling law enforcement, Adult Protective Services, or other professionalsDepression and other mental health conditions – recognizing signs and symptoms and learning about appropriate referral resourcesComplex medical conditions – being prepared, universal precautions, pharmaceutical services, medication management training resources, and self-care,Timesheets and payroll issues – tips to avoid violations and get paid as promptly as possible, direct deposit, electronic timesheets, IHSS Payroll’s new phone systemIHSS Caregivers get a $25 training incentive in cash at the end of the class if the following are met:Registered one week prior to the class Arrive on timeRemain in the class until it is finished
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Thu Feb 19 15:03:20 PST 2015
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San Diego county IHSS providers may now submit their timesheets electronically!
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Mon Aug 14 12:01:47 PDT 2017
This is an optional benefit that may allow you faster processing and may avoid postal mail delays. The provider and consumer must enroll in the service with separate emails in order to use this benefit. If you are an active, eligible provider, and the consumer is also active and eligible in the IHSS program, you […]
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Providers: Check your mail!
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Thu Feb 01 01:25:03 PST 2018
As a Provider, you may be receiving new items in the mail soon. The State of California is refunding FICA deductions from the last quarter. If you receive a check, and you’re not sure what it is for, please call us at (866) 351-7722 and we can verify the payment. By January 31, 2018, the […]
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FAQs For Current and Future Employees - Accredited Home Care
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Elderly or frail adults can continue living at home, instead of having to move to a nursing home, with in-home caregivers and skilled nursing services from Accredited Home Care. This page provides information suitable to the title, "FAQs For Current and Future Employees"
5 Fabulous Senior Activities to Celebrate Spring in Orange County
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Tue Feb 20 17:00:05 PST 2018
Spring in Orange County is beautiful and mild, with temperatures around mid-60s degrees Fahrenheit. The air is fragrant with the fresh blooms of the cherry blossom trees as the migrating birds begin to fill the skies. Seniors may enjoy the many activities and events this time of year that are geared-toward a mature audience, and thatRead More
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Thu Feb 19 15:03:20 PST 2015
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Decoding the IHSS timesheet and paycheck process - UDW – The Homecare Providers Union - AFSCME Local 3930 / AFL-CIO
UDW – The Homecare Providers Union - AFSCME Local 3930 / AFL-CIO
When 65,000 IHSS timesheets went missing in Los Angeles County this summer and tens of thousands of providers went without pay for over a month, many UDW members were not surprised. In fact, too many of us have experienced issues with late or missing timesheets and paychecks. The missing LA County timesheets—which were later blamed on a delivery issue by the United States Postal Service—have reinvigorated our efforts to improve the IHSS paycheck and timesheet process. It’s hard to keep our households afloat when we can’t rely on a steady paycheck! Earlier this month, UDW homecare providers and leaders toured …
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Fri Jan 16 15:03:20 PST 2015
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More Than A Job: Home Care For A Mom With Alzheimer’s Disease
by Communications Department @ UDW – The Homecare Providers Union – AFSCME Local 3930 / AFL-CIO
Mon Mar 19 11:43:38 PDT 2018
Franziska Monahan, heard on All Things Considered, March 18 2018 Celina Raddatz quit her job at a nursing home in 2014 when she realized she would have to take care of her mother full-time. Raddatz’s mother, Guadalupe Pena Villegas, 83, suffers from Alzheimer’s and bipolar disorder, a combination that sometimes makes her a danger to herself and others, and thus requires her to be supervised 24 hours a day. Raddatz and one of her sisters, Rosalia Lizarraga, 61, had been caring for their mother together. But as the Alzheimer’s progressed, the task became too stressful for Lizarraga. The full responsibility fell […]
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The Essential Role of Water To Your Health
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Tue Mar 27 10:00:54 PDT 2018
Water is wonderful, whether it’s something we drink regularly as part of our home health care plan, or when we look around the Mission Valley area and the beautiful Pacific Ocean that we’re lucky to live nearby. The team at Accredited Home Care agrees completely with the value of water in all its forms, andRead More
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Annual C4A Conference
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Fri Sep 08 10:32:27 PDT 2017
C4A has announced the website for the C4A 2017 Annual Meeting & Allied Conference (www.c4a-event-reg.com) is open for attendee registration. You may now visit the website, register, and pay your fee via a secured payment platform. You have the option to pay online or pay by check. If you only register on the website, send […]
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Seniors With Dementia May Be At Risk From Ingesting Laundry Pods
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Tue Mar 06 10:00:33 PST 2018
Health care workers and 24-hour caregivers for seniors in the Pasadena area need to be warned about a possible health risk: detergent pods. The team at Accredited Home Care is trying to spread the word that these items can be hazardous, even fatal. While most adults are alert enough to realize that products found inRead More
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UDW caregivers endorse Gavin Newsom for California Governor
by Communications Department @ UDW – The Homecare Providers Union – AFSCME Local 3930 / AFL-CIO
Thu Mar 08 09:22:58 PST 2018
Union of 100,000 in-home care workers makes choice after surveying candidates on long-term care policy and positions For Immediate Release March 8, 2018 Contact: Cherie Parker 619-806-4677 San Diego – United Domestic Workers of America (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930), one of the largest local unions in the state, announced today that California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom has received the union’s endorsement for California Governor. UDW’s Executive Board, made up of In-Home Supportive Service (IHSS) providers throughout the state, met with the candidates in February and surveyed their positions on the issues that matter most to caregivers and the seniors and people […]
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5 Fabulous Senior Activities to Celebrate Spring in San Diego
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Wed Feb 21 19:00:28 PST 2018
San Diego in the spring is warm and mild, with temperatures around mid-60s degrees Fahrenheit. It is the perfect time to get outside, as the air is rich with the fragrance of cherry blossoms and the sky filled with the sight of migrating cranes. This is also the peak for activities and events- many ofRead More
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Hepatitis A Can Be Prevented with a Vaccine
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Tue Nov 07 09:24:15 PST 2017
The County of San Diego, Public Health Services Division, has been investigating a local Hepatitis A outbreak. The majority of people who have contracted hepatitis A are homeless and/or illicit drug users, although some cases have been neither. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that person-to-person transmission through close contact is the […]
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Wed Feb 18 15:03:20 PST 2015
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Happy New Year!
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Fri Jan 05 08:05:34 PST 2018
Happy New Year! We here at the Public Authority wish you all a happy, safe, healthy and prosperous 2018! We’re looking forward to lots of new things in the coming year, including paid sick leave for IHSS providers, beginning July 2018. Please check this space monthly for updates on current happenings at the PA.
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Tax season is near!
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Mon Dec 11 09:22:40 PST 2017
As this year comes to an end, we are reminded that January brings the beginning of tax season. We would like to remind all providers to make sure their address and phone numbers are updated in our system in order to avoid delays in the receipt of their W-2 form. The 2017 W-2 form will […]
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New Year’s Resolutions (Promises) to Keep for Caregivers
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Tue Jan 02 01:00:22 PST 2018
As the calendar turns and caregivers contemplate resolutions (promises) for beginning the year with a bang, we offer a few tips that can help you stay strong and energized in the New Year! 1) Thank yourself in case no one else does. Even if they don’t say it out loud, they are thinking it and […]
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Confidentiality Reminder
by PublicAuthority @ San Diego IHSS Public Authority
Thu Mar 01 01:00:51 PST 2018
As an IHSS provider, always keep in mind that you must not share consumer information with anyone who is not authorized to receive this information. You must obtain written permission from the consumer to do so. According to CDSS, “You cannot give out any information about the services your consumer receives, even including that they […]
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5 Fabulous Senior Activities to Celebrate Spring in Los Angeles
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Wed Feb 14 15:00:05 PST 2018
Celebrate spring in southern California with some great, senior-friendly suggestions in and near Los Angeles. Enjoy the fragrant cherry blossoms in bloom and the sight of the majestic Sand Crane migration, but also make time to do things that can improve quality of life for area seniors. When the weather turns warmer, make it a pointRead More
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Protecting IHSS and our loved ones in 2018
by Communications Department @ UDW – The Homecare Providers Union – AFSCME Local 3930 / AFL-CIO
Wed Mar 14 05:10:44 PDT 2018
UDW caregivers are strong advocates for our IHSS clients – seniors and people with disabilities. That’s why every year we sponsor and support legislation that will protect and improve the IHSS program as well as the quality of life for IHSS providers and our clients. We also support legislation that promotes social justice and improves the lives of working families in our communities. BILLS WE ARE SPONSORING BILLS WE ARE SUPPORTING OPPOSE BILLS
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How To Recognize and Help A Senior With A Gambling Addiction
by Neil Rotter, MSG, MSW @ Accredited Home Care
Tue Mar 13 10:00:19 PDT 2018
There’s no doubt that caregiving in the Northridge area can be challenging, especially for families. Though it can be tough but ultimately satisfying to assist a family member or a loved one going through mental or physical changes as they age, areas of concern sometimes come up that weren’t expected or anticipated, such as discoveringRead More
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UDW Convention 2018 — Delegate Election Results
by Nicole Langton @ UDW – The Homecare Providers Union – AFSCME Local 3930 / AFL-CIO
Wed Mar 21 16:34:44 PDT 2018
March 21, 2018 Ballots were mailed out on February 12th – 15th. The votes were tallied on Tuesday, March 20th and the results are in. Note: Only those counties with more than the number of allotted delegates running had an election to select their delegate representatives. They were: San Diego, Riverside, San Luis Obispo and Orange counties. District 1 (San Diego County) – members were allowed to nominate up to 16 delegates. 1 Editha Adams Home Care Workers United 639 2 Maria Espinoza Home Care Workers United 582 3 Susan Tran Home Care Workers United 529 4 Monica Y. Zuniga Home […]
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Thu Feb 19 15:03:20 PST 2015
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Regulators Warn Banks On Direct-Deposit Loans
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Regulators are warning some of the nation's largest banks to stop offering loans that are hard to distinguish from those given out by storefront payday lenders. The banks have been offering high-interest-rate, short-term loans to customers with direct deposit as an advance on their paychecks.
5 Fabulous Senior Activities to Celebrate Spring in the San Gabriel Valley
by Cheryl Cash @ Accredited Home Care
Thu Feb 15 14:10:06 PST 2018
The weather in April and May in the San Gabriel Valley is lovely; warm temperatures and blue skies make it perfect for getting out. Seniors can celebrate spring in southern California in a wide-range of ways, from a relaxing walk to watch migrating birds to a stimulating course in taekwondo. Celebrate spring in the ValleyRead More
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Thu Feb 19 15:05:20 PST 2015
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by John Seyler @ IntelliChoice Home Care | Private Duty Nursing |
Thu Feb 19 15:03:20 PST 2015
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