The Credit for Caring Act - financial help for caregivers

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A bill making its way through both houses of Congress would give some of America’s 48 million family caregivers of adults much-needed financial assistance.  The Credit for Caring Act, introduced in mid-May in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, would provide a federal tax credit of up to $5,000 for working family caregivers. That could help defray the thousands of dollars that many families spend each year in out-of- pocket costs.

AARP has been following the legislation and has been a strong advocate for it. "Family caregivers are the backbone of the long-term care system", says Nancy LeaMond, AARP executive vice president and chief advocacy and engagement officer. AARP has been lobbying for the tax credit, to make life easier for unpaid family caregivers. 

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Earn $15 an hour wage at eHark

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The fight to raise the Federal Minimum wage to $15/hour received a considerable amount of coverage.  While the bill to do so failed in the Senate, it prompted a lot of discussion and enthusiasm among low-wage workers in the food service industry where the tipped wage has stayed at $2.13 for years. 

The good news is that to earn $15/hour won't need a presidential decree - Service Providers at eHark are already earning $15 an hour - and they are paid to do so while working in a community of friendly and caring entrepreneurs who deliver non-medical services to seniors.

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Returning to work after the pandemic

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With the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions, many companies have chosen to summon all their employees back to the offices.  For those who have been working remotely for the past year, returning to the office and facing a daily commute may not sound appealing. 

For those who don’t want to go back to work in an office, group, or team setting, or for those who may have been laid off because of COVID-19, eHark is offering a new job opportunity. You can become an Independent Contractor delivering non-medical companion services to seniors, the fastest growing and neediest population segment in the country.

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eHark is accepting new clients - post COVID-19

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eHark is accepting new clients due to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.  Covid-19 was particularly devastating to the elderly as a population group - both in terms of mortality rates as well as increasing the level and degree of isolation often experienced by the elderly due to lockdowns.   With the COVID vaccination having been demonstrated as effective in keeping seniors safe, eHark is resuming accepting new clients.  All of our service providers are required to be fully vaccinated.

We offer a carefully-selected range of customized non-medical services for aging seniors. Just a few of these are senior Day Care Service in your home, short and long distance transport services at affordable prices, listening and conversation, meal preparation assistance and helping with tasks like doing laundry.

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Ehark Reinvented ~ Business Opportunities!!

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Ehark experienced a successful start up in 2019 providing Companion Services for Seniors. Going into 2020, we were excited about the opportunities continuing to fulfill the mission providing quality caring, non-medical services to seniors. That excitement exists even stronger today because of what we learned and the effects of COVID-19. As you know, COVID-19 has had far-reaching negative consequences, especially on the elderly, as well as businesses of all sizes and types. Deaths, bankruptcies, business closures, psychological and physiological disorders, and economic instability continue with no end in sight. As a result, many businesses have decided to reinvent themselves not only out of necessity but also out of a changing world. Ehark is no exception.

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The gift of cooking

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Loneliness - and the depression that often accompanyies it - are among the leading causes that can lead to older adults losing their appetite. According to to the Doctor's Health Press, sometimes just the prospect of eating alone is enough to decrease eating in the elderly.  When a senior begins to develop a habit of not cooking because they are going to eat alone, it can begin a spiral leading to weight loss, malnutrition and frailness. Malnutrition has become a growing concern as so much of the United States population ages. Inadequate nutrition intake can result in a number of illnesses that negatively impact the aging community. Weight loss, fatigue, loss of strength, and muscle weakness can develop and lead to falls and broken bones. Malnutrition also impacts memory, depression, and anxiety. One of the services eHark provides is assistance with meal preparation. These services do more for the senior than...
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Mother's Day and May Specials

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Help eHark fight loneliness - gift a Senior Companionship visit to a loved one or friend. Caring visits provided by an eHark Angel Service provider.  Reserve a visit today and pay by credit card.  eHark is offering special rates for the month of May.

Mother’s Day Special

Up to a one-hour caring companionship visit by a caring eHark Angel.  Don't let mothers spend the day alone. 

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Visit a senior for Easter

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Many Christians and non-Christians are anticipating the coming of Easter week to celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I can’t help but to reflect on my growing up and what Easter Sunday meant to our family; new church clothes, attending church, Easter egg hunt, Easter dinner and great fellowship. As I think about that rich family tradition, I am equally saddened as I think about my grandmother’s aging process. Therefore, I decided to demonstrate my reflection on Easter by borrowing excerpts from my book, Ma, Ma, Um Sweatin.

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A Safe Home

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As we age slips, trips, falls, over-reach and diminished sensory judgement become liabilities. If you're in a category at risk, or you have a loved one or family member who is, you may want to consider some of the practical measures that can be taken to reduce that risk.  eHark shares this kind of information with it's personal care aides when they are helping seniors.  Many of these steps make seniors daily activities easier and reduce the risk of exposure to unsafe conditions.

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Opportunities at eHark

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eHark is recruiting a few, friendly, caring entrepreneurs to become independent contractors as Personal-Care Aides delivering non-medical services to seniors - the fastest growing segment - and to veterans, the neediest segment in the country.  A recent Wall Street Journal article titled  Inside the Hottest Job Market in Half a Century reported that  “The U.S. is adding jobs in low skilled services sectors. Four of the six occupations the Labor Department expects to add the most jobs through 2026 require, at most, a high- school diploma.

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Listen!

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The next time you have an opportunity, speak to a senior and strike up a conversation. You won’t have to do much talking but be prepared to listen intently. You are going to hear some exciting stories regarding childhood, growing up, homemaking, career choices, travel and finally the most exciting part: children, grandchildren and photos of them.

Many seniors have lived through and had amazing experiences. That is part of what it means to be a senior. 

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eHark now offering senior transportation services

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Many seniors are unable to drive due to medication or because their eyesight starts going to a point where they are unable to renew their licenses.  Some estimates are as high as one in five seniors being unable to drive themselves.  Many of these seniors are cut off by not being able to drive and end up being forced to stay at home because of a lack of transportation. This in turn can have knock-on effects, like missing medical appointments, being unable to shop for groceries, or missing social events. 

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December special - 20% Discount During Holiday Season

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Do you, family members, or friends need non medical companionship services? These services can be invaluable, especially during the holiday season. eHark is a non-medical service provider for seniors, locally owned in Mooresville, NC.

Affordable caring services are provided by dependable, caring members from our community.

Receive 20% discount during the holiday season December 1, 2018 through January 3, 2019.

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eHark events with Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce

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eHark was officially introduced to the local business community at a ribbon-cutting sponsored by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce on 3 October 2018.  The event was at the chamber, where approximately 75 businesses were present for the ribbon cutting. 

About a week later, on October 11, eHark participated in a job fair sponsored by the chamber as well.

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First eHark Angels brought on board

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eHark held its first recruiting interviews at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School in Chapel Hill on 28 September, 2018 where four candidates were scheduled for company interviews and orientation. Two, Ashley and Quin, were brought on board the team as eHark Angels.  eHark Angels are independent contractor service providers for eHark.

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The backstory to eHark Angels

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During my sophomore year in college I pledged a service fraternity named Royal Knights Society. The main mission of the fraternity was to provide community service along with service to the university to benefit people. One annual project carried out by the RKS that was a favorite of mine was to visit a local nursing home over the Christmas Holiday season.

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