Category: Caregiver Needs

At Direct Care Innovations, we understand the vital role caregivers play in our communities, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for their unwavering commitment. Every year, on the third Friday of February, we celebrate National Caregivers Day, a time to recognize the dedication and compassion of caregivers across the country. These selfless individuals […]

Direct Care Innovations is well-educated regarding the latest policies and ready to help your home healthcare business understand the new rules and regulations. California’s Proposition 35 is a groundbreaking measure aimed at strengthening the healthcare system for vulnerable populations. By ensuring higher payments for doctors treating low-income residents, this legislation also can improve the overall quality […]

There’s no question that technology has made a significant difference in how we work, play, and live. It also provides many benefits for caregivers and their children or family members living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Technological tools and resources can offer reliable safety measures for care recipients, save time when making appointments or […]

New Year’s resolutions and personal goals are valuable tools to motivate ourselves as we implement positive life changes. For caregivers or individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), it can be challenging to find the time, motivation, and energy to set goals and meet those expectations. Concentrating on our intentions — the why behind […]

The holidays are meant to be full of weekends with friends and family, practicing traditions that only come around once each year. As a caregiver for an aging adult, a child with a developmental disability, or a family member with an intellectual disability, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can make life even more […]

Being a caregiver for a family member struggling with a mental illness or living with a life-threatening condition can be difficult, exhausting, and frustrating. You may spend hours of the day and night sitting by their bedside, taking them to doctor’s appointments, picking up medical supplies or prescriptions, cooking meals, and participating in several other […]

As family members who care for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities (I/DD) age, there is an increasing need to support aging caregivers. Family members may need to plan for their loved one’s future or access state Medicare or Medicaid services for themselves. In response to this concern, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]

Supporting your physical and mental health as a caregiver is just as important as caring for family members living with disabilities or experiencing long-term illness. Sadly, burnout and stress are a reality for many caregivers, and at Direct Care Innovations, we understand the heavy burden that is often placed on your shoulders. Read through these […]

Caring for others can exhaust both your time and energy. While it can be rewarding to make a difference in your client’s or family member’s lives, it can also be demanding on your schedule, mental stamina, and physical strength. At Direct Care Innovations, we want to encourage you to make some New Year’s Resolutions that […]

In the fall of 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) revealed its first collaborative and strategic national plan for providing family caregivers with various supports and resources. The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers consists of several hundred action steps that can help relieve family caregivers of the extra burdens […]