Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB via PRWebDirect) April 8, 2008 -- LivHOME, the nation's largest provider of professionally led at-home care for seniors, has released Episode 6 of The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME. Entitled "Getting Started With Your Caregiver," it discusses key elements for families and caregivers to consider at the onset of a caregiving arrangement.
In the episode, LivHOME Chief Professional Officer Steve Barlam, who has more than 20 years of geriatric social work experience, describes a number of important elements for families to consider during the transition including physical and emotional preparation, readying the home, and the evolution of the caregiving relationship. He suggests making lists in advance, outlining the needs of the senior, and developing a set of house rules. He also offers tips for ensuring the long-term success of the client/caregiver relationship.
Episode 6 of The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME can be found at the podcast's homepage (www.livhome.com/podcast). Listeners can subscribe to the show via RSS feed, email or through the iTunes store. Episode 6 has a runtime of 15 minutes, 58 seconds.
About LivHOME
LivHOME is the nation’s largest provider of professionally led at-home care for seniors. The company is dedicated to finding solutions that enable seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Based in Los Angeles, LivHOME delivers high quality at-home care throughout California as well as select markets in Illinois, Minnesota and Texas. For more information, visit www.livhome.com.
Contact:
Cindy Martin
(847) 864-9540
cindy@farrellkramer.com
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