November 30, 2021

Common Errors that New Nurses Make

Medication errors are a problem in the UK, as they are in other countries. They occur due to many reasons – from lack of knowledge and training to workload and…

November 28, 2021

Medication Safety Tips for Seniors with Diabetes

Insulin and medications are important aspects of Diabetes management. However, older adults suffering from Diabetes, particularly if they have mental or physical limitations, managing medications can be challenging. In such…

November 26, 2021

Safety Tips for New Nurses

When it comes to healthcare, there are no two ways that patient safety should be a top priority at all times. However, due to different factors such as lack of…

November 5, 2021

What are Prescribing Errors: Useful Insights for Caregivers

Medication errors at care homes are one of the most common causes of harm – and one of the most common causes of medical errors is prescribing errors. Here is…

October 20, 2021

Meal Planning Tips for Caregivers

The key role of any care home setting is to provide healthy menu options to its residents. With residents having a range of dietary needs and specific health concerns, meal…

October 15, 2021

4 Ways Caregivers Can Better Manage Their Time

Caregiving is a challenging and rewarding career. As a caregiver, you need to be emotionally understanding, patient, detail-oriented and cooperative. The day-to-day tasks of a caregiver can sometimes feel overwhelming.…

October 10, 2021

Retaining your Staff: Tips for Care Home Managers

A care home is as good as the caregiving team it has. It is the caregiving staff that residents interact with on a daily basis. These interactions determine the degree…

September 8, 2021

What can you do to prevent or relieve caregiver stress?

The demands of caregiving can be exhausting and overwhelming. If you are a care home manager, you need to recognise the signs of caregiver stress, so you can take steps…

July 20, 2021

Benefits of eMAR for aged care homes

Aged residents with long-term medical conditions often take many prescribed medications. Managing these medications need an organized approach. eMAR is revolutionizing the medication administration process by streamlining the medication administration…

July 2, 2021

Electronic mar charts: Why care homes are increasingly relying on this software?

The use of electronic MAR or eMAR charts has drastically improved medication administration in care homes. From preventing drug errors to sorting complex paper works, eMAR is a precise and…

May 28, 2021

Caregiving tips: how to handle mood swings of residents suffering from dementia?

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…

December 4, 2020

4 Ways to Help a Care Home Resident Manage Chronic Pain

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…