CAREOSITY

04/18/2026

Person-centered care is often talked about as though it’s just another caregiving approach. Another standard. Another phrase. Another task.

But I believe it’s much deeper than that.

Real person-centered care is not about adding one more thing to a caregiver’s plate. It’s about changing how we see people.

Care recipients are not tasks to complete.
Caregivers are not machines meant to keep pouring from an empty cup.
Family members are not just “difficult dynamics” to manage.

They are all people. All carrying needs, emotions, fears, burdens, dignity, and humanity.

In my newest blog, I explore why person-centered care must become more than a policy or training phrase. It must become a way of seeing. A way of living. A way of caring that begins with personhood and changes everything from the inside out.

If you’re a caregiver, a family member, or someone who believes care should feel more human, I wrote this for you.

Personhood Is Not Another Task Why person-centered care begins with how we see people, not just how we serve them

04/16/2026

Caregivers' Support Group
April 18th at 9:00am

Christiansburg Baptist Church

The Caregivers' Support Group of Christiansburg Baptist welcomes all caregivers!! Please join us at our next meeting on Saturday morning, April 18th, from 9:00-10:30 am (changed from 9:30 am) at the WOW (Women of the Word) classroom. Pastor Cary Borkert will share his experience as a pastor with caregiving and "keeping The Vigil." Please don't miss this--you will be encouraged!

04/15/2026

Are we helping people live, or are we just managing their decline?

I’m so incredibly proud to announce the release of my new book, While the World Reduces Them: Care in Crisis. Over my years in home care leadership, I've seen firsthand how the machinery of modern care so often depends on reduction—turning a beautiful, complex human life into manageable fragments, tasks, and routines.

The true crisis in care is not just a staffing or policy problem; it’s the gradual reduction of a human life into a set of needs and risks. Care becomes distorted the moment personhood is no longer its center.

This book is my refusal to make peace with that distortion. It was written for the families carrying impossible burdens, the caregivers running on empty, and the leaders carrying the heavy weight of doing what's right behind closed doors. It’s a call to make personhood the absolute standard again.

Because the deepest work of home care is not helping people die slower. It is helping people keep living.

Get your copy here and let's change the standard of care together:

While the World Reduces Them: Care in Crisis

04/14/2026

There’s more to you than tasks and routines.

You’re a person with a life, a story, passions, goals, family, and friends. You are a life that has loved, lived, and made memories.

At CAREOSITY, you’ll be treated like an individual, not just a list of responsibilities or diagnoses.

Needing assistance should not take you away from the things you hold dear. That’s why we strive to empower you to keep doing the things that matter most, even through changes in ability.

Because you matter.

Let’s have a conversation about how CAREOSITY can add value to your life.

https://careosity.care

04/14/2026

There’s more to you than tasks and routines.

You’re a person with a life, a story, passions, goals, family, and friends. You are a life that has loved, lived, and made memories.

At CAREOSITY, you’ll be treated like an individual, not just a list of responsibilities or diagnoses.

Needing assistance should not take you away from the things you hold dear. That’s why we strive to empower you to keep doing the things that matter most, even through changes in ability.

Because you matter.

Let’s have a conversation about how CAREOSITY can add value to your life.

https://careosity.care

04/12/2026

CAREOSITY Radio just got a massive update! 🎙️📻

You can now play podcast episodes on demand directly from the CAREOSITY Radio site or app.

If you heard a show on the live radio stream and want to go back and listen again, it’s simple: tap the menu, choose Podcasts, select the show and episode you want, and it plays right inside the app.

All episodes will be available immediately when they’re added to the live stream playlist so there’s no waiting!

Live radio. On-demand podcasts. Caregiver encouragement and education, all in one place.

Check it out now at:
https://radio.careosity.care 💛

Encouraging | Uplifting

04/12/2026

CAREOSITY is proud to introduce a new position in our growing ecosystem! Our mission is more than just your average home care routines. There’s a whole person in that home that we serve. And they deserve a great quality of life. So we are now hiring for an Activities & Enrichment Coordinator!

Job Description: Activities & Enrichment Coordinator
Position Type: Part-Time
Reports To: Director/Administrator
Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary
The Activities & Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting meaningful activities and enrichment services for CAREOSITY clients. This position focuses on improving quality of life through personalized engagement, special events, outings, technology support, hobbies, personal growth activities, and legacy-based projects.

This is a non-medical position and does not include hands-on personal care, nursing services, medication administration, or clinical responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate with clients, family members, caregivers, and CAREOSITY leadership to plan meaningful activities, outings, and special events for our clients.

Support client celebrations such as birthdays, holidays, family gatherings, and personal milestones.

Oversee and coordinate CAREOSITY Enrichment Services, including Navigating Modern Tech, Personal Growth & Hobby Support, and the Legacy Project.

Assist clients with basic technology needs such as video calls, phones, tablets, photos, music, streaming, email, and safe online communication.

Help clients explore hobbies, interests, creative projects, reading, music, writing, games, faith-based interests, and other meaningful activities.

Support Legacy Project services by helping clients preserve memories, stories, photos, letters, recipes, family history, or other keepsake materials.

Coordinate outings such as theatre visits, lunches, shopping trips, community events, scenic drives, or other approved activities.

Communicate clearly with families and CAREOSITY leadership regarding plans, schedules, needs, concerns, and completed activities.

Document enrichment visits, activities, client preferences, and any relevant observations according to CAREOSITY procedures.

Maintain client dignity, privacy, safety, and choice at all times.

Position Boundaries
This position does not provide personal care, transfers, bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding assistance, medication reminders, nursing care, or clinical assessments.

When a client requires hands-on care or safety support during an outing or activity, a caregiver may need to be scheduled separately.

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience working with older adults, families, activities, recreation, customer service, social services, education, ministry, creative arts, or community programs preferred.

Strong communication, organization, and planning skills.

Comfortable using basic technology including smartphones, tablets, email, video calls, photos, and online tools.

Patient, compassionate, creative, dependable, and respectful.

Ability to work independently while following company policies and care boundaries.

Must pass required background checks and meet CAREOSITY employment requirements.

Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.

Ability to accompany clients in community settings when appropriate.

Ability to use phones, tablets, computers, printed materials, and basic activity supplies.

Work Schedule
Part-time hours based on client needs, scheduled enrichment services, special events, outings, and company demand. Some evenings, weekends, or holidays may be requested depending on planned activities.

Compensation
Hourly rate to be determined based on experience, qualifications, and company needs.

Purpose of the Role
The Activities & Enrichment Coordinator helps CAREOSITY clients continue living with meaning, connection, creativity, and joy. This position supports the heart of CAREOSITY’s mission by helping clients remain engaged not only in care, but in life. 🌿

You can apply here: https://careosity.care/home-care-careers

*Please do not call us about the position. We will follow up with you within 24-48 hours after receiving your application.*

We’re excited for this new venture for our clients and look forward to working along side you!

04/09/2026

Welcome to CAREOSITY: The New Standard of Home Care

At CAREOSITY, we believe that home care needs to be transformed from the inside out. Founded by Jeremy S. Watkins after over a decade of experience on the front lines of healthcare, our mission is to move beyond the rigid, one-size-fits-all models of the past. We don’t just provide a service; we provide a partnership built on genuine connection and life-long dignity.

What is Life Care?
Traditional home care is often built on restrictive schedules and arbitrary minimums. The CAREOSITY Way is different. We focus on Task-Based Care, providing support exactly when it’s needed—from morning routines and meal prep to evening check-ins. Our approach is flexible, respectful, and puts families back in control.

Our Care Tiers & Enrichment Services
We offer three distinct tiers of care—Companion, Personal, and Advanced Non-Medical—to provide clarity and specialized support for every situation. But we go further than physical assistance. Our Enrichment Services, including the Legacy Project and Hobby Support, are designed to nurture the whole person, preserving a lifetime of wisdom and fostering joy at home.

Our Promise
We are guided by a central focus on you. Every decision, interaction, and care plan is rooted in our unwavering principles of Teamwork, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Openness.

Care should feel like relief.
Care should feel human.
Care should feel right.

04/08/2026

CAREOSITY Radio - A rare 24/7 radio station specifically dedicated to caregivers - is officially live world wide!

Welcome to CAREOSITY Radio, your 24/7 sanctuary and soundtrack for the caregiving journey. Designed specifically for caregivers of all kinds, our station is a dedicated space where encouragement meets education. Whether you are seeking a moment of peace with our curated blends of soothing classical and jazz music, or looking to stay informed, we are always here for you. Tune in anytime for up-to-date news on the home care industry and the caregiver economy, alongside deep dives into caregiver education. Featuring our signature talk shows—CARECAST, Care Talk, and CARECORE—and exclusive live streams of CAREOSITY live events, we provide the uplifting support you need to empower your best life. Listen online anywhere, or easily save us to your device's home screen as an app to keep us right in your pocket.

Click or tap the link below to listen in live!
https://radio.careosity.care

Encouraging | Uplifting

04/08/2026

CAREOSITY Radio - A rare 24/7 radio station specifically dedicated to caregivers - is officially live world wide!

Welcome to CAREOSITY Radio, your 24/7 sanctuary and soundtrack for the caregiving journey. Designed specifically for caregivers of all kinds, our station is a dedicated space where encouragement meets education. Whether you are seeking a moment of peace with our curated blends of soothing classical and jazz music, or looking to stay informed, we are always here for you. Tune in anytime for up-to-date news on the home care industry and the caregiver economy, alongside deep dives into caregiver education. Featuring our signature talk shows—CARECAST, Care Talk, and CARECORE—and exclusive live streams of CAREOSITY live events, we provide the uplifting support you need to empower your best life. Listen online anywhere, or easily save us to your device's home screen as an app to keep us right in your pocket.

Click or tap the link below to listen in live!

https://radio.careosity.care

04/06/2026

Meet CARECORE by CAREOSITY 💚

Education. Inspiration. Support.

CARECORE is designed to help caregivers feel more confident, prepared, and supported with easy-to-use learning tools and caregiver resources.

Because caregivers deserve tools that empower them, too.

Simple to use.
Beautifully designed.
Built with real care in mind.

CARECORE by CAREOSITY provides free education, inspiration, and support for caregivers. Earn your professional certificate today!