One of the many ways we help our clients feel comfortable at home is by providing light household support. Simple tasks like washing dishes, tidying living areas, doing laundry, or making the bed can make a meaningful difference in a client’s daily life. At Evergreen, however, it’s important to remember that our primary role is …

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Helping Our Evergreen Families Start the School Year Strong Back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also bring added financial stress. If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, these trusted community organizations offer school supplies, backpacks, after-school programs, childcare resources, and family assistance. Treasure Coast: Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River …

BACK TO SCHOOL: FOOD & FAMILY RESOURCES FOR EVERGREEN CAREGIVERS Read More »

Caring for a client living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia requires more than helping with daily tasks, it requires patience, understanding, and a different approach to communication. One common challenge caregivers face is repeating information. A client may forget a conversation from just minutes earlier, ask the same question several times, or …

COMMUNICATING WITH COMPASSION: CARING FOR CLIENTS WITH MEMORY LOSS Read More »

Dear Caregivers, Providing exceptional care requires professionalism in every aspect of our work, including how we present ourselves to clients, families, referral partners, and the communities we serve. As a reminder, effective as of January 1, all Evergreen caregivers were required to wear navy-blue scrubs while working any Evergreen shift. This requirement applies to all …

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Why punctuality, communication, and calling out appropriately matter in home care At Evergreen, Respect is one of our core C.A.R.E. values. We often think of respect as kindness, professionalism, and how we speak to clients and families. Those things are true, but in home care, respect is also demonstrated through our actions. Unlike other workplaces, …

LIVING OUR C.A.R.E. VALUES: RESPECT MEANS SHOWING UP Read More »

By Teri Bullard, BSN, RN, Administrator For Family Caregivers and Professional Caregivers Supporting Clients Living with ALS, caring for someone living with ALS is deeply meaningful work—but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you are a spouse caring for your partner, an adult child helping a parent, or a professional caregiver supporting a client at …

CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALS: GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND KNOWING YOU ARE NOT ALONE Read More »