I have started a few businesses in my lifetime, two care management practices including life care planning, a software business and an education business. I have learned some things along the way that will hopefully help inspire you as you start and grow your own business(es). 1. Find a great mentor. With each of my businesses, I started with a great mentor. This is someone who has been … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips to Growing a Successful Business
Caregiver Burden – Part of the Assessment, Goals and Recommendations
Care Managers are always focused on their clients’ needs and wellbeing. Caregiver stress should always be included as part of the assessment of the client. Caregiver stress can lead to burnout and is linked to a higher chance of abuse. In 2020, 41.8 million Americans, nearly 17% of the U.S. adult population provides unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50. More than 75% of these caregivers are … [Read more...] about Caregiver Burden – Part of the Assessment, Goals and Recommendations
Three Major Problems with Medications the Care Manager Should Always Assess
Being a nurse for over 29 years now, I have seen my share of problems with medication. As a care manager though, it was unbelievable. The overwhelming majority of individuals whose homes I would visit had severe issues with medications. The problems all fell into three categories: 1. The client was not taking medication properly. 2. The prescribers were not aware of other … [Read more...] about Three Major Problems with Medications the Care Manager Should Always Assess
How to Cost Your Services
Written by: Shanna Huber, CEO/founder of My Junna Software In any business, pricing is one of the most important things to get right. If a smallbusiness underprices their services, they may not be able to maintain profits to stay inbusiness, or be perceived as not valuable. If a business overprices their services, their target audience may not be able to afford their services, or they will … [Read more...] about How to Cost Your Services
Skills & Resources to Increase Your Efficiency as a Care Manager
Most likely you don’t have much free time between work and your personal life. Trying to manage everything can feel overwhelming at times. There are plenty of tools out there that can help you to make your work life as a care manager more efficient (for you and your clients). But how do you find the time to learn these tools so you can implement them? In this month's blog post, we are … [Read more...] about Skills & Resources to Increase Your Efficiency as a Care Manager
Enhancing Your Connections to Build a Better Business
Networking is not only about trading information, but also serves as an avenue to create long-term relationships with mutual benefits. It is a source of information to help you enhance your business, your knowledge and even gain referrals. In addition, it can lead to a support system as well. It can be a group of individuals who understand the same challenges you’re encountering and they can … [Read more...] about Enhancing Your Connections to Build a Better Business
How To Position Yourself Online So You Can Grow Your Care Management Business
The majority of consumers start their journey by finding and comparing companies online. Once they gather their information, they follow up with a call to find out more information or take the next step of setting up an appointment. Since so much initial research is done online, it’s essential to make sure your care management business has a professional and easy to find online presence. Many … [Read more...] about How To Position Yourself Online So You Can Grow Your Care Management Business
6 Ways to Start Feeling Refreshed (Right in Your Own Home)
This summer, we have two important days that are celebrated. The first is National Simplicity Day. This day is an opportunity to declutter and eliminate the unnecessary burdens that weigh us down. Second important day is International Self-Care Day. This day focuses on the importance of self-care and empowering people with the knowledge and ability on how to be active participants in … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Start Feeling Refreshed (Right in Your Own Home)