Anger, confusion and sadness are a few symptoms a person with dementia may experience from time to time. This may often result in mood swings and unpredictable behaviours. These episodes can be trying for caregivers who are trying to help them with a wide range of activities of daily living. If you are running a…
Healthcare settings such as care homes and nursing homes undergo inspections by the department of health and social care. To be compliant with the guidelines set by the departments, it is necessary for them to demonstrate how they audit and monitor all aspects of medication management. The purpose of a medication audit is to ensure…
According to a report, less than 1% of care homes in the UK have been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). While approximately 62% have been rated good, the remaining 37% require improvement. You must be wondering what makes a care home outstanding? Here we discuss some key attributes of an outstanding…
Safe and accurate medication administration is important in all healthcare settings, including care homes. Inappropriate medication can jeopardise resident safety and can lead to health complications that could have been otherwise avoided. Here is a useful guide for caregivers on safe medication administration: Avoid distractions: One of the ways to reduce medication errors…
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…
If you are on the lookout for fun-filled activities to keep older adults active and engaged during the winter months, you are on the right page. Over here we discuss some of the enjoyable activities that you can organise at your care home this winter: Dancing: The cold temperatures outside can make it difficult…
Managing the night staff in your care home is important for the safe operation of the services during the night time. However, often it is assumed that since many residents will be asleep throughout the night, less staff will be needed to ensure the smooth operation of the care home. But it’s a mistake that…