Jennifer Lagemann is a former family caregiver, as well as professional caregiver and administrator at home care agencies. She works as a writer and researcher, helping care providers to create patient- and family-friendly websites, articles and marketing literature.
Most recent articles by Jennifer Lagemann
The importance of dignified reading as we age
By
Jennifer Lagemann
Mar 21, 2023
Books and reading are integral to wellness and a lifeline to people who are living in long-term care
settings.
3 realistic ways to better recruit, retain caregivers
By
Jennifer Lagemann
Jan 03, 2023
You’re likely familiar with the revolving door of caregivers at this point. You hire caregivers, they stay for three-ish months, and then you’re onto hiring the next replacement. Or, worse still, you...
The need for RPM in home care
By
Jennifer Lagemann
Aug 30, 2022
We can no longer turn our backs on those who aren’t ready to receive home care services. We need to have something to offer them. And that solution could be remote patient monitoring, or RPM, platforms.
Listen up, home care: Take time to understand workers’, patients’ stories
By
Jennifer Lagemann
May 24, 2022
With The Narrative Initiative programming, a caregiver would iask, “what does pain mean to you? And “how does it affect you?”
Advice for home care operators: Stay client-centric
By
Jennifer Lagemann
Apr 19, 2022
I wanted to share some sales insights with other home care owners and administrators so that they can grow their agencies while remaining client-centric.
Bridging the needs gap between home care workers and clients
By
Jennifer Lagemann
Mar 08, 2022
Focus on hiring experienced or coachable talent who understand the complex needs of aging clients and training them to use the technology, practical skills and soft skills that they need to succeed in...
With shift toward acute care at home, providers must emphasize education
By
Jennifer Lagemann
Feb 01, 2022
The opportunities that may result from hospital-at-home and other acute care programs abound. They not only present a space for home care providers to flex their muscles, but also to educate clients and...
Home care needs to place more emphasis on the family caregiver
By
Jennifer Lagemann
Dec 14, 2021
Your support can take many different shapes. It could be letting them know that there’s a podiatrist in town or explaining how you apply for VA benefits. The healthcare system is hard for patients and...