Care is There

02/08/2025

We are hiring in Charlottesville!

Position ideal for someone who is retired looking for fulfilling part time work managing all aspects of life for private clients. Supervisory roles available. We do not do housekeeping or nursing.

Note: work will not be full time, and cannot be easily combined with other part time jobs.

We are professional, home-based advocates for the elderly who manage many aspects of life for our clients - coordinating health care, advocating during medical emergencies, arranging home repairs, supervising home care agencies, interfacing with professionals like attorneys and financial planners, and communicating directly with far-flung family members.

We are looking for team members who want a part-time opportunity (average 8 hours a week with flexibility, but can vary between 3 and 20/hrs per week) and enjoy working independently as part of a supportive team. If you are retiring from full time work or easing back into the workforce after an absence, this job can be an inspiring and fulfilling way for you to earn extra income.

Experience in nursing, social work, or care management is preferred, but not required. Must be able to learn new computer technologies, and must have a flexible schedule to allow for client appointments and emergencies.

To learn more about our company, visit http://www.careisthere.com.

01/30/2025

Communicating with elderly parents, especially those who wish to remain independent for as long as possible, can be a challenge. To help you and your parents have better, more productive, conversations, we’ve put together 5 tips that can work miracles.

Do your elderly parents refuse or resist your help? Try these 5 tips to communicate with your elderly parent. | Care is There Virginia

01/24/2025

Being the victim of a scam or fraud can be embarrassing, not to mention costly. According to the FBI, senior citizens are common targets for many reasons, including the fact that they are less likely to report a fraud because “they might be concerned that their relatives will lose confidence in their abilities to manage their own financial affairs.” The True Link debit and credit card was created to you help monitor and secure your elderly loved ones money, without taking away their financial independence.

Learn more about True Link at Care is There.

Protect your elderly loved ones from credit card fraud with True Link. | Care is There geriatric care management services in Virginia.

01/17/2025

Every day at Care is There, we help our clients live their best lives—which makes every day rewarding for us. Though sometimes we get to accompany them in a way that makes what we do even more worthwhile. Recently, we had the opportunity to help our client, Sarah, manage her medical care during her move … across the continent! Read the full story on our blog.

Care is There services don't stop when our clients move. Read how we helped a client with medical care from a continent away.

12/13/2024

Is your loved one struggling with a chronic disease? We can help.

When an older adult can no longer manage his or her chronic disease independently, care managers can play a critical role.

11/13/2024

Does your loved one need a trustworthy, caring person to visit or check in with them by phone every couple days? Want that peace of mind that you get from knowing someone is checking on your loved one when you can’t? Find out how Care is There can help.

Has your loved one recently lost the ability to drive, lost a spouse, suffered an injury or is dealing with another limitation? Care is There can support your loved one’s ability to live independently by performing or arranging basic assistance for lots of things: Check-in visits and calls Transpo...

10/31/2024

Dementia care for people living in the memory care homes is improved by just one hour of social interaction each week. Click the link to learn more about the value of social interaction for people with dementia.

Geriatric care management; aging life care management; daily money management; and education and coaching for long distance caregivers.

10/23/2024

The holiday season is just around the corner. Your loved one wants to be included in the holiday planning, whether they live with you, live just down the block, or across the country. Including the older adult in your life does not have to cause added stress, and when you plan ahead, you can alleviate a lot of that worry. Here are some strategies that will help you provide joy to your loved one’s holiday season.

The holiday season is upon us. These tips will help you plan for a joyful holiday season with your elderly loved ones.

09/25/2024

Most of us want to remain independent in our own homes as long as possible. Care is There supports aging in place by making the difficult things easy again. See how we support our clients.

Has your loved one recently lost the ability to drive, lost a spouse, suffered an injury or is dealing with another limitation? Care is There can support your loved one’s ability to live independently by performing or arranging basic assistance for lots of things: Check-in visits and calls Transpo...

09/16/2024

Kim Volker shares she and Care is There help our client fulfill a wish by giving Jody the confidence to finally meet a long-time friend.

09/11/2024

Every day at Care is There, we help our clients live their best lives—which makes every day rewarding for us. Though sometimes we get to accompany them in a way that makes what we do even more worthwhile. Recently, Kim Volker, Care is There President, had the opportunity to help our client, Jody Jenkins, during an outing to meet a friend in-person for the first time. Read the full story on our blog.

Kim Volker shares she and Care is There help our client fulfill a wish by giving Jody the confidence to finally meet a long-time friend.

09/03/2024

Open enrollment is coming up. This is the time of year when current Medicare enrollees have the option change up their Medicare coverage. Understanding the options is vital during this period, so that you can select the best coverage for yourself, and also for your loved ones. Currently, there are two Medicare options: traditional and Advantage. The Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) put together this helpful guide, “Know the Difference: Traditional Medicare vs Medicare Advantage”—read it over before you decide. And of course, if you have any questions or need help understanding your options, you can always reach out to the team at Care is There! We’d be happy to help.

08/22/2024

Does your elderly loved one need help finding a financial advisor? Here are a few steps to consider as you help them choose the right one.

Does your elderly loved one need help to hire a financial advisor? Here are a few steps to consider as you help them choose the right one.

08/14/2024

Most of us want to remain in our own homes as long as possible. Care is There supports aging in place by making the difficult things easy again. See how we support our clients.

Has your loved one recently lost the ability to drive, lost a spouse, suffered an injury or is dealing with another limitation? Care is There can support your loved one’s ability to live independently by performing or arranging basic assistance for lots of things: Check-in visits and calls Transpo...

07/10/2024

Are you noticing that your loved one’s health and appearance seem to be declining? Not sure how to help them? This is what Care is There can do for you.

At Care is There, we support long distance caregivers by doing locally all the things you can't do from afar.