Although social distancing may reduce the risk that older adults face from the coronavirus, it can leave seniors vulnerable to social isolation. Feelings of loneliness and social isolation in seniors are linked to depression, declining physical health, and increased stress and cognitive changes. Conversely, seniors who are socially active receive many physical and emotional benefits.

Like everything else during quarantine, this holiday season may be filled with tough choices and changes for families.

The good news is that the holidays are also a time when gratitude is front and center – and gratitude has been shown to help kids (and adults) be resilient through tough times, from experiencing more positive emotions to sleeping better.

December Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

November Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

The holidays bring opportunities to celebrate special traditions and meaningful moments with the people in our lives. As you prepare for November and December holidays, these Holiday Planning Safety Tips can help protect you, your family, friends, and your community from COVID-19.

Ask the Nurse: Christine Hammerlund, President of Assured Healthcare Staffing and Nurse

As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, it is smart to be aware of changing roles with aging parents.

During this time, it's important to help your children feel well-informed about COVID-19. Use simple language they can understand and allow them to ask questions or share how they are feeling. Try to underreact to anything surprising, but answer honestly and gently.

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of female entrepreneurs and the vital role they play in our economy.

Invest in Women. Buy Women Owned.

October Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Contact tracing helps protect you, your family, and your community.

Staffing Companies Get High Marks
Among the more than 8.200 temporary and contract workers surveyed in the latest ASA Staffing Employee Survey, nine out of 10 say they are satisfied with their staffing company. That level of satisfaction holds true across all sectors.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Scammers are offering COVID-19 tests to Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for personal details, including Medicare information. However, the services are unapproved and illegitimate.

In an effort to recognize and reward healthcare heroes for being on the front lines during the pandemic, many retailers and service businesses are offering discounts. A thoughtful way to say thanks; most require an ID or that an account be created to access the discounts.

September Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for developing more severe complications from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn how you can be an effective caregiver while also taking care of yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic. Always follow guidelines from the CDC, and consider the following tips.

Walking can be one of the best ways to get exercise and stay healthy. You can walk alone, with a pet, or with a partner – even a socially distant one if you walk at least 6 feet apart or on opposite sides of the street. You also can try chatting with someone on a hands-free device while walking. All you need is a good pair of shoes and a safe place to walk.

Care begins at home, so parents have to ensure that their children are well aware about the critical situations around. The following steps can be of great help.

Covid-19 is upending our lives and forcing us to make complex decisions with little information and conflicting guidance from authorities. Summer, typically the season of staying up late and popsicles in the park, offers no escape. Many of us are already turning to the fall, and the fate of schools.

What will we do with our kids? Can we really send them back to school?

The two could come together, making things worse—or our new hygiene habits may actually reduce the flu’s spread

August Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!