People with Dementia lose their cognitive abilities and as a result find it difficult to perform everyday work like getting dressed, keeping track of their medications and paying bills. And this is one of the main reasons they move into assisted living facilities. If you are managing an assisted living facility, here are a few…
To ensure that the medications are administered safely and accurately in your care home, you have to consider different ways to help your staff. A well-trained team that has more time for person-centered care can improve patient safety and health outcomes. Let’s discuss more over here: 1) Consider the work environment: Medication errors and…
Palliative care offers comfort and support for people living with severe illnesses or those who are at the end stage of life. The aim is to make sure that the person continues to receive care with dignity. Palliative care is also called ‘supportive care’ as such care homes work in partnership with medical staff and…
Caregivers who care for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s face several challenges along their caregiving journey. However, not knowing about the conditions can make it difficult to provide the right level of care. Often people use dementia and Alzheimer’s interchangeably but the two are different. While dementia is an overall term for a decline in…