DETROIT, Mich. (April 5, 2021)—ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, is providing training and resources to caregivers through its Staying Connected Caregiving Training Series. The free monthly 30-minute live virtual training is designed to expand a caregiver’s skills, provide practical field tips for client care, and attract new people to the caregiving field. An attendee does not need to be employed by ComForCare to attend.
“Caregivers are key to our client relationships, and the pandemic has further exacerbated the caregiver shortage. With the demand for aging in place and home care accelerating, the challenge is finding qualified people to address this need,” said J.J Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, parent company to ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care. “These webinars are one way we are working to address that shortage by providing support and resources for caregivers from local and national experts on a range of topics.”
2021 training topics include:
- April: Screening clients for fall risk
- May: Techniques for fall risk management
- June: Diabetes Part I: Overview and how to identify red flags
- July: Diabetes Part II: How to best manage in the home
- August: Stroke Part I: Overview and how to identify red flags
- September: Stroke Part II: How to best manage in the home
- October: End of life care
- November: Caring for clients who are bedridden
- December 1: Caregiver career progression—next steps
These monthly trainings are available to all caregivers, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the caregiving field.
The training series takes place on the last Wednesday of every month (with the exception of December), from 4:00–4:30 pm EST. To register, click here.
