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The Cost of Keeping Caregivers and their Clients Safe During a Pandemic

“I am not in a high-risk age group for COVID-19. But every day, my job is to care for someone who is,” says Ines Zapata, a caregiver in the greater Orlando area.

According to the CDC, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 among adults increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. That makes the health and safety of the caregivers who look after them all the more important. And it is the responsibility of those employing the caregivers to ensure they have the resources to do their job safely.

For Ines’ employer, Cindy Gray, owner of ComForCare of Greater Orlando, she sprung into action in early March when coronavirus was just starting to infiltrate the United States. Cindy spent more than $20,000 on personal protective equipment anticipating needing it for the 66 caregivers she employs. As the virus began to take hold around the U.S. and elder care facilities went into lockdown, she then required that her caregivers get tested, even before it became a mandate in Florida for those providing care within a facility to get tested every two weeks.

Read the full article by Janice Pollard, Director of Marketing for Best Life Brands

ComForCare Owner Helps Organize Parkinson’s Event

Melissa Morante, who is part of the owner/operator team of three ComForCare Home Care offices in Florida was interviewed for her involvement in helping plan an event for people with Parkinson’s disease and their family members, as well as health and medical professionals.

CarePatrol Inducted Into Franchise Business Review Hall of Fame

CarePatrol, the nation’s largest senior placement franchise, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Franchise Business Review, a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction. The Hall of Fame is reserved for brands that have earned a spot on Franchise Business Review’s annual Top Franchisees list 10 times.

Best Life Brands Acquires Blue Moon Estate Sales

DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Life Brands, LLC ("Best Life Brands"), a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients at any stage of life, has completed the acquisition of Blue Moon Estate Sales,...
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