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…
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…
For caregivers, helping ageing residents stay healthy, happy, and strong can be sometimes challenging. However, caring for seniors with dementia can be all the more difficult as often accomplishing the simple daily routine tasks can get difficult. To help caregivers understand this better, we have rounded a few ways to help them deal with seniors…
When it comes to helping elderly residents living their lives to the fullest, meaningful and well-planned social activities play an important role. As a professional caregiver, you have to ensure that the activities you are planning for the residents in the care home are purposeful and interesting. As per a 3-year study published in The…
As a caregiver or a care home manager, you are aware of the fact that there are many facets to wellbeing. So, how do you include all the important elements of holistic care while preparing the care plan? To help you, here are some of the useful tips to create a care plan that reflects…
While making an activity plan for seniors to keep them physically and mentally active, do keep craft ideas in mind. Crafting helps seniors boost their fine motor skills and also allows them to enhance their mental strength. Experts say that crafting can keep anxiety and depression at bay and protect the brain from damage caused…
If you are running a care home with residents who have survived a stroke, you need to have an effective rehabilitation plan in place. The aim of post-stroke rehabilitation care is to help the residents improve their motor, sensory, and cognitive skills. Throughout the recovery, the needs of patients may change, so the plan has…
During unprecedented times like these, caregiver stress is likely at an all-time high. It’s anything but normal for the care home staff to feel overwhelmed with work during the coronavirus pandemic. Caregiver stress can take many forms. Some of the signs of caregiver stress are – Feeling frustrated Getting angry often Feeling tired most of…
Exercises should form a core part of the care plan for your elderly residents. Walking is an ideal form of activity that can help seniors improve their health and well-being. It has multiple benefits without much investment other than time and a pair of good shoes. It is one of the most senior-friendly forms of…