Needing dinner ideas? Look no further. The decision of what to make for dinner is always a tough one and in the cold winter months, nothing feels better than sitting down to a warm, comforting meal. We decided to compile a list of 5 meal ideas that will help shake those winter blues and can be put into the freezer to enjoy later. So, whether you’re looking for yourself, your family, or if you’re caring for someone and looking for fresh new ideas- we hope you enjoy!
Read MoreKore Cares was named a Caring Star of 2022 by Caring.com. We are honored to receive this based on consumer ratings and reviews from users who have been in contact with Kore Cares and who have used our services. It is our goal to be the best we can be for our clients and our employees, and receiving recognitions like this let us know we are achieving that goal!
Read MoreOur vision is to be the home care agency of choice in any area we serve. We can achieve this by upholding our values and making sure we are representing them every step of the way. One of our core values at Kore Cares is excellence. By this, we mean that we strive to provide both an excellent customer and employee experience. We are constantly thinking of new ways to do this and our success is measured by comments we receive from our team and our clients.
Read MoreWe are coming up on two years since we first heard of the coronavirus, we are still learning and dealing with the impacts of the virus as it still continues to be a worldwide struggle. Many business owners were unsure of what would come of their livelihoods’ and how this would affect them. One thing became clear quickly, and that was how much the need for elderly care was going to skyrocket as family members were no longer able to visit and care for their loved ones in an effort to keep distance and keep them safe. This has not faltered, and the need continues to grow as time goes on.
Read MoreAt Kore Cares, we have always spent a great amount of time and resources making sure we are providing our caregivers with the tools they need to be successful in their jobs. This is of upmost importance as they are our frontline staff and the reason, we are able to successfully care for our clients. Doing what we can to ensure our staff is getting what they need to be successful at Kore Cares leads us to retaining great staff and growing our team so we can continue to serve more and more people in need.
Read MoreFinding the perfect gift can be a difficult task. Especially when your loved ones are aging and you’re unfamiliar with useful products that will be beneficial and enjoyable for them. Look no further, here are 5 thoughtful gifts for the seniors in your life this holiday season!
Read MoreDiabetes is a common and difficult disease that 29 million people in the U.S. are currently living with. Managing this can often be frustrating and hard to deal with. Luckily, the Internet has unlimited information on everything diabetes- from insulin guides to dieting tips. Here is a list of 5 great resources for diabetes care!
Read MoreLast year, front line workers were put to the test when the Coronavirus quickly swept the world. Health care professionals were asked to work longer hours at a higher risk. We wanted to create an award that honors the work our frontline staff and all the frontline staff everywhere are doing day in and day out to care for other people. Kore Cares wanted to honor two people who embody the ultimate caregiver. We want to share a little about our 2021 Care Champions.
Read MoreLast year, front line workers were put to the test when the Coronavirus quickly swept the world. Health care professionals were asked to work longer hours at a higher risk. We wanted to create an award that honors the work our frontline staff and all the frontline staff everywhere are doing day in and day out to care for other people. We want to share a little about our 2021 Care Champions. Learn a little bit about Julie below!
Read MoreRecently, we have taken a step back to look at all we’ve accomplished in our first five years as a home care agency. During this process we took a look at our mission and realigned or vision and our values to stand for exactly what fits who we are as a company today. In 5 years, we have grown to an amazing team of around 60 employees working to keep individuals independent in their homes as long as possible.
Read MoreAre you (or someone you know) looking for employment? Home care offers a wide variety of employment opportunities and benefits to those who work in the field. But what does it take to work in this area of health care? And is it the right employment option for you? Short answer: yes.
Read MoreHome care is a great option for care for many reasons. People are able to stay in their homes alone or with their loved ones and live independently as long as possible. With home care they are able to customize their schedules and care to perfectly fit their needs. This ranges drastically from client to client whereas one client may receive one 2hr shift a month and another may have 24/7 ‘round the clock care. Being able to provide this type of support is endlessly rewarding, but as you may imagine, it takes multiple factors coming together to manage and support each and every particular schedule.
Read MoreAs you may have read in our previous blogs, we were awarded 3 awards in 2021 by Home Care Pulse, the nation’s leading home care satisfaction survey vendor. One of those awards included employer of choice. Caregivers are surveyed on their employee experience and are given the option to stay anonymous at the end of the survey. Here are a few things that our employees had to say.
Read MoreOctober is Physical Therapy Month, which highlights the work physical therapists do to improve lives across the world! As a home care agency that cares primarily for elderly and adults who have a range of disabilities, we have had many opportunities to work with physical therapists to care for our clients while they work with PT to get strength back after an injury, surgery, etc.
Read MoreFalls Prevention Awareness Week, held September 20-24, 2021, is an opportunity to raise awareness about how to prevent falls among older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of four older Americans fall each year, and a single fall doubles the chance of falling again.
Read MoreWhen people think of health care they think of nurses and doctors but there is a whole team of front-line staff that provide the very much needed hands-on care. In 2020 we created an award called the Care Champion Award and selected two winners. Now, it’s time to find our two 2021 recipients.
Read MoreNumbers for Alzheimer’s and dementia are at an all-time high and show no signs of wavering in the future. If you have someone living in your home that has either disease, you may have noticed that actions and behaviors caused by memory loss go further beyond what’s initially expected. Luckily, there are a few things that can be done to minimize these challenges.
Read MoreKore Cares currently offers home care services in Renner, South Dakota and is growing our caregiving team in this area. If you are someone, or if you know someone with a passion for caring for others, let them know Kore Cares is hiring in Renner, South Dakota. Enjoy working in health care without the added travel!
Read MoreKore Cares provides home care services in Sioux Falls and a 30-mile radius. We are a full-service home care agency meaning we can do much more than just provide care in the home setting. In addition to assistance with activities of daily living such as personal cares, housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation and companionship, we also offer nursing services, emergency response systems/medical alert systems and care management.
Read MoreThere is no shortage of options when it comes to senior care, but which is best?
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