People move into a care home for different reasons and periods of time. For some, it is a short-term stay for respite care, whereas for others it may be a long-term solution to their need for nursing and personal care. But whatever be the reason for admission, each care plan should include individual food preferences.…
Mental wellbeing of people living in care homes is as important as physical wellbeing. Ill health, bereavement, loneliness, losing independence, losing social contact after moving into a care home or any other change in situation can make older people vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and affect their mental health adversely. Instead of ignoring it thinking it…
A good care home is the one where the residents’ physical needs like assistance with toileting, washing and eating are taken care of and at the same time, their emotional needs are valued. If you are running a care home and you wish to improve its performance, then you are on the right page. Most…
Celebrating the new year at care homes doesn’t mean that the elderly residents have to wait until the clock strikes. They can have their celebrations when the clock strikes 12 in the afternoon. If you are looking for New Year’s activities that are well-suited for older adults, you are on the right page. Here are…
The beginning stages of caregiving, especially the initial months of joining a new care home can be challenging for new caregivers. And this is a normal part of getting familiar with the practical, real-life scenarios of a care home for new caregivers. If you are a care home owner and have hired new caregivers, you…
In order to streamline medication administration and reporting in care homes, documentation of medication is crucial. MAR (Medication Administration Record) chart is the standard system used in care homes for managing medication administration. However, a new alternative, eMAR (electronic MAR), is replacing traditional MAR charts as it is more precise and efficient. Here’s what you…
The quality of care giving determines how quickly and effectively a patient can recover from his/her health disorder and see improvements in overall health. There are countless confusions and concerns regarding caregiving; here are 6 FAQs about caregiving to help you develop a better understanding: 1. What are the different types of care homes? Usually…
Taking care of patients/care home residents who are suffering from Dementia is a challenge. Such residents often face a great deal of difficulty communicating, remembering things, and most importantly, taking care of themselves. Care workers face the biggest challenge when it comes to understanding dementia behaviour of the residents. Do you face the same issue…