With rising age and failing memory, taking the right medication at the right time can be challenging for many seniors. The problem can have serious consequences as it can lead to worsening health conditions or no improvement in health. Here we discuss some potential reasons why seniors do not take medications as prescribed: Unable to…
Managing medications can be one of the most challenging tasks for caregivers. It is important for caregivers at care homes to ensure that the residents take only the medications prescribed, exactly as prescribed. They also must coordinate with doctors to minimise the risk of potentially dangerous drug interactions and complications. Having a proper medication administration…
Living with chronic pain affects all aspects of a person’s life. From personal hygiene to sleeping issues, chronic pain can make a person’s life difficult to say the least. If you are running a care home, it is important that your caregiving staff are trained to help the elderly residents manage their pain. Over here…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for care home residents, their families and the staff that look after them. Though COVID-19 can affect anyone, the disease tends to cause more severe effects in older adults. This makes it important for care homes to ensure that there is a strong infection prevention and control programme…
Though depression is common among the elderly, it is not a common part of ageing. It is a serious disorder that needs treatment. As a caregiver, you must recognise the symptoms of depression and intervene before the condition worsens. Here are some symptoms associated with depression – recognising these symptoms help you seek medical help…
Medication errors are detrimental to patients’ health. They can cause mild to serious drug reactions. From the doctor who prescribes the medication to the person who administers the medication, errors can happen at any stage. For facilities like care homes or nursing homes, it is important that the managers and the staff responsible for the…
As people age, their bones become brittle and may break easily. A fall can be a life-changing experience for an elderly adult as it can reduce his/her mobility. Not just that, a single fall can begin a chain reaction of more falls. If you are a caregiver at a care home, here are some ways…
Most medication errors are preventable. Knowing about medication errors and taking preventive measures is the best way to lower these errors. We have curated frequently asked questions about medication errors and their answers to help you understand more about the problem: Q1. What is a medication error? Medication errors can occur due to different reasons…
Caregiving is more than a job. It’s a demanding vocation that requires caregivers to have certain qualities that ensure that they care for people with dignity and compassion. There are certain habits that highly effective caregivers need to develop to give their best. Here are some of them: Multitasking: Caregiving is not limited to providing…
Dosage errors, documentation errors and inefficient medical record-keeping are some of the common errors that can compromise patient well-being. Caregivers, who are primarily involved in the administration of medications, will benefit from understanding the rights of medication administration. As a leading Electronic MAR developer, we have rounded 8 Rs of medication administration: Right patient: One…