MyCare Alliance https://www.mycarealliance.com Your comprehensive business resource for care management, senior care, and home care professionals Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:27:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.1 https://www.mycarealliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-MyCare-Alliance-Logo-32x32.png MyCare Alliance https://www.mycarealliance.com 32 32 US Department of Labor Defines Contractors https://www.mycarealliance.com/us_dept_labor_defines_contractors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us_dept_labor_defines_contractors Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:44:14 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=6403 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a final rule on its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) classification that determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. According to the DOL, there are no significant changes from the independent contractor rule proposed in September 2020. That rule adopted […]

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]]> 5 Common HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make https://www.mycarealliance.com/5-common-hr-mistakes-small-businesses-make/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-common-hr-mistakes-small-businesses-make Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:02:09 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5925 As a small business owner, you occupy a lot of roles — marketing, accounting, and human resources — and in some cases you might handle it all. It can be easy to let the HR side of things slip by the wayside, especially when things appear to be running smoothly. However, it’s important to understand […]

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]]> Does My Company Actually Need HR? https://www.mycarealliance.com/does-my-company-actually-need-hr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-my-company-actually-need-hr Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:53:21 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5922 The short answer is yes — your business needs HR to achieve long-term success. Without having a team of HR experts on your side your company runs the risk of encountering issues that could cost you the bottom line. As your business increases in numbers, your concerns duplicate and gain complexity. Don’t overwhelm yourself with […]

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]]> Is the Future of Your Business at Risk Without Policies and Procedures in Place? https://www.mycarealliance.com/is-the-future-of-your-business-at-risk-without-policies-and-procedures-in-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-the-future-of-your-business-at-risk-without-policies-and-procedures-in-place Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:26:55 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5918 Behind every prosperous business is an HR company that helps instill consistency, structure, and compliance. Without policies and procedures in place, your business growth may be hindered. To aid businesses in structuring specific policies and procedures for their employees, we work closely with our clients to develop guidelines that accompany their workplace policies to ensure […]

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]]> Paying For Long-Term Senior Care: What Medicare Or Private Health Insurance Does And Doesn’t Cover https://www.mycarealliance.com/paying-for-long-term-care/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paying-for-long-term-care Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:44:09 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5658 Many people falsely think Medicare, or their health insurance, is going to pay for home care, or assisted living, or nursing home care when they become seniors and must have some assistance to live independently. The fact is that neither private health insurance nor Medicare covers the cost of long-term in-home services you or your […]

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]]> Staying Safe During COVID.. Important Things To Remember https://www.mycarealliance.com/staying-safe-during-covid-important-things-to-remember/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=staying-safe-during-covid-important-things-to-remember Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:29:52 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5530 The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. While it’s still true that the best way to stay safe is to limit your interactions with other people as much as possible and take precautions to prevent getting COVID-19 when you do interact with others, there are a few important things to remember. Do […]

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]]> What Older Adults Can Do To Manage Medications https://www.mycarealliance.com/what-older-adults-can-do-to-manage-medications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-older-adults-can-do-to-manage-medications Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5396 There are several steps you can take to lower your chances of overmedication and negative reactions to medicines. Keep the following tips in mind for safe medication use. Always ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions about your medications. Make a list Keep a list of all of the medications you […]

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]]> How Family Caregivers Can Keep Loved Ones Safe as Stay-at-Home Orders Lift https://www.mycarealliance.com/how-family-caregivers-can-keep-loved-ones-safe-as-stay-at-home-orders-lift/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-family-caregivers-can-keep-loved-ones-safe-as-stay-at-home-orders-lift Mon, 25 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5392 Consider expert guidance and move forward at your own pace by Barry J. Jacobs, AARP, May 27, 2020 Shirley felt unsettled after ending the call with her adult son, Kyle. He had talked excitedly about their state’s announcement that the stay-at-home order had been lifted and that residents could assemble if they adhered to social distancing. He, his […]

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]]> Safety Tips For Older Drivers https://www.mycarealliance.com/safety-tips-for-older-drivers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safety-tips-for-older-drivers Fri, 01 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5388 Many older adults can drive safely well into their 80’s, or even beyond. However, since various physical issues linked to aging can interfere with safe driving, it’s important that older drivers—and the people who care for them—evaluate their needs to keep them safe while they’re on the road. Tips and resources for safe older drivers Seat […]

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]]> Signs A Senior Needs Help At Home https://www.mycarealliance.com/signs-a-senior-needs-help-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=signs-a-senior-needs-help-at-home Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.mycarealliance.com/?p=5384 Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home Marlo Sollitto Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one might need support with completing the activities of daily living. How do you know if […]

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