Our commitment as we face COVID-19 together

We are committed to the health and well-being of our clients, caregivers, and community. Naturally, as the reports about the spread and danger of COVID-19 continue to stream across our news media, we have become alert to the need for action.  In light of this, as the leading providers of home health care in Boca Raton and surrounding areas, we have taken steps to educate and protect our clients, caregivers, and community about the importance of proper hand washing and respiratory precautions. We distributed to each of our clients and caregivers gift bags containing informational and practical items to assist […]

Protect Yourself From Legal Liabilities When Hiring Caregivers

Aker Kasten Home Health Care, experts in home care service in Delray Beach and surrounding areas, has joined forces with a national movement to educate the public on risks—including legal liabilities—associated with employing a caregiver versus hiring an agency that provides caregivers. The Health Care Financing Administration estimates more than 7.6 million Americans require in-home care due to acute illness, long-term health conditions, permanent disability, or terminal illness. Yet despite the large number of people requiring care at home, the private duty home care industry remains mostly unregulated and the quality of care between providers can vary greatly. Often people do […]

Caregiver Stress Affecting Productivity & Profitability in Boca Raton Businesses

Companies are always concerned about the well-being of their employees. Many offer wellness coaches, gym facilities, stress management tactics and more. However, there is a silent undercurrent of caregiver stress for many employees that companies are likely unaware of that could be affecting performance and ultimately, the bottom line. This silent stressor centers around the “sandwiched” employees: those that have their own nuclear family to care for and are also now in charge of an aging relative. Currently over 1 out of 4 households is involved in providing care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend. […]