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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Medication administration is one of the key responsibilities of a care worker. Medication documentation when done accurately helps in effectively treating the patients/care home residents. MAR (Medical Administration Record) sheets/charts…
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For care home staff, time management plays a key role in meeting the healthcare needs of the residents. With a myriad of tasks to be completed every day, efficiently managing…
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