Tag Archives: safety

Peace of Mind When Using an in Home Caregiver

Posted on October 22, 2022 by msw blog

1. Keep background checks up to date Verify their Social Security number to see if they’ve used any other names. If they drive your older adult around, check their driving record too. If you hired through a home care agency, find out … Continue reading →

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Get Politics Out of Your Doctors’ Offices’

Posted on October 18, 2022 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader I am a retired family physician. … Continue reading →

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Reproductive Rights

Posted on September 30, 2021 by msw blog

Re: “Abortion is a health care issue, not a legal one — allow pills by mail” [May 25, Opinion]: While certain states disingenuously argue about heartbeats at six weeks gestation, everyone should know that pregnancies are not viable outside the womb until … Continue reading →

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Foster children: Support Social Workers

Posted on September 5, 2021 by msw blog

Re: “Lawsuit: Washington’s shuttling of foster kids fails them” [Jan. 29, Local News]: The disturbing, draining and sometimes dangerous work — often done alone — that social workers do also needs attention. Policies and laws need changing to create a more trauma-informed … Continue reading →

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Hugs

Posted on August 25, 2020 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

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