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Wanted! Business Development Liaison

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Business Development Liaison

Golden Heart Senior Care is looking for a Business Development Liaison to replace a team member who is SAD TO LEAVE 😢, but soon to retire. This is a full-time position that answers directly to the BEST OWNER EVER! 😉 This position is responsible for developing new partnerships with hospitals, SNF, and Acute Centers, and extending relationships with our current referral base. Compensation is salary and performance based with an opportunity for growth within the organization. The ideal candidate does not need experience in medical or home care business development, but will possess the following traits:

• Self-Starter • Passionate for Home Care • Works Well With Others
• Goal Driven • Be Relatable To Others • Takes Direction Well
• Organized • Professional Appearance • Works Well Alone
• A Secure Individual • Speaks With Confidence • Needs Limited Supervision
• Responsible • Loves To Learn and Grow • Loves Their Job 😊

If this position interests you, please call Nicole at 702-268-4399 so we can discuss it with you. Golden Heart is an AMAZING place to work ACCORDING TO THE BEST OWNER EVER😁, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Call 702-268-4399 For More Information

 

ProBusiness Connections Speaker Mixer

ProBusiness Connections held a speaker mixer on August 20th, 2024 at the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay. The owner of Golden Heart Senior Care, Bob Swadkins, was the speaker for the evening. Bob spoke about the “Journey Through Senior Care.”

Employee of the Month – August 2024

Golden Heart Senior Care is proud to announce that Ashley Lee was selected the Employee of the Month for August 2024. Ashley is originally from Louisiana and is married with one son. Ashley has been a caregiver for more than three years. She started caregiving to help her mother. Ashley enjoys caregiving as she likes to see the “smiles” on the faces of her clients. Please join us in welcoming Ashley as “Simply the Best” for August 2024!

Oral Thrush and The Elderly

Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth caused by candida, a fungus that naturally occurs in the mouth. When it becomes overgrown and starts to create tiny lesions on the tongue and other parts of the mouth, it becomes an oral thrush. For most healthy adults, the candida stays in check, and oral thrush doesn’t develop. But for the elderly, especially those with weakened immune systems, it can develop and cause health issues.

What Causes Oral Thrush in the Elderly?

Many parents have only heard of oral thrush when it comes to taking care of their babies. But this condition can also develop in seniors so if you are a caregiver, it’s helpful to understand why it might occur and what to do to treat it if your elderly loved one develops it.

Dentures

Improper denture care can lead to oral thrush. Combine an unclean set of dentures with dry mouth (a common condition in many seniors) and your loved one may have a breeding ground ready for the candida fungus to get out of control. Having a senior home care provider help with the daily cleaning of dentures is one way to make sure they remain clean. Regular check-ups with the dentist to ensure a good fit are another way to keep the dentures healthy and prevent the build-up of unhealthy materials.

Diabetes

Some diseases increase the risk of your elderly loved one developing oral thrush. Diabetes can lead to oral thrush if your loved one’s blood sugar levels are high. Too much blood sugar can reduce the amount of saliva our loved one produces, and thus reduce the amount of needed moisture in his mouth to flush it out regularly and keep it healthy.

Medical Treatments

Some conditions require treatments that reduce the ability of the immune system to fight off bacteria and other health risk. Cancer treatments, organ transplants, and some other conditions will require your loved one to take medications that suppress the immune system and may cause oral thrush to develop.

Using an Inhaler

If your loved one needs to use an inhaler for COPD or Asthma, it could increase his risk.

Oral Thrush Prevention

Luckily, prevention is the key to eliminating the risk of oral thrush. Your elderly loved one can reduce his risk of developing candida infections by taking a few simple precautionary actions.

  • Practice good oral hygiene. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing regularly all help to keep the mouth healthy and things in balance. If your loved one needs help with any of these tasks, a senior home care provider can assist him in areas he needs.
  • Keep dentures clean and well-fitting. Dentures should be taken out each night, cleaned, and soaked to keep them in good condition.
  • Rinse or brush after inhaler use. If your loved one needs an inhaler, he should at least rinse his mouth out after each use, and brush when he can.
  • Stay hydrated. Dry mouth can cause plenty of oral health issues, so keeping hydrated to promote healthy saliva levels can help keep your loved one’s mouth in good shape and reduce the risk of oral thrush developing. If remembering to drink water throughout the day is tough, have a senior home care provider help by filling up a large water bottle each morning that needs to be finished by the end of the day to help your loved one stay on track with his hydration.

If you are considering senior home care in Henderson, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616