Posts Tagged ‘Home care’
Care Home vs Home Care: What you Need to Know
If you or your parents have reached an age where they require care, you are probably thinking about available options. There are two key options when it comes to elder care, including Care Facilities and Home Care. Yet, how do you know what will be the best fit for your loved one? Both options come…
Read MoreEffective Ways to Care for your Aging Loved One
A lot of factors come into play when you are taking care of an elderly loved one. Especially if you want to ensure that your loved one is handled with love, care, and patience when your loved one is living independently and in good health, you may not currently have concerns. However, in the future…
Read More5 Things to Consider When Searching for Caregiving Services
Aging can get complicated, especially when you have a loved one for whom you cannot personally provide care due to work commitments or time constraints. For many, living in a care home, is not an option as most older adults prefer to remain in their own homes. The best option in such a situation is…
Read More7 Senior Housing Options You Can Recommend as a Caregiver
Did you know that there are one million elders currently living in senior communities in the United States? Senior living communities, like nursing homes, continued care, residential care, and assisted living are so popular that this figure is estimated to double by 2030. Yet, understanding which housing option is best can be challenging and chances…
Read MoreTop Reasons Why being a Caregiver can be Rewarding
If you are thinking of becoming a caregiver but are unsure if you have the right skills and personality for the role, there is a lot to consider. For example, individuals who are compassionate, kind, patient, and good listeners make the best caregivers. Should you find that you possess the aforementioned qualities and would enjoy…
Read MoreHow Mindfulness can Improve Your Caregiving
You likely have a predisposition to helping people that led you to becoming a professional caregiver. Perhaps you have developed a skillset that supports your success. For example, you have homed in on the importance of being kind, responsible, understanding, compassionate, and having a caring attitude. It is possible you are not even aware of…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Creating a Safe Living Environment for Seniors
It is encouraging to see individuals living longer, healthier, and happier lives. The Urban Institute projected that one in five Americans would reach the age of sixty-five by 2040, compared to one in eight just twenty years ago. However, it should be noted that advanced age is associated with increased disability. As a caregiver, it is vital…
Read More2021- The Year of the Healthcare Worker | Caregiver Support Services |
The 73rd World Health Assembly Jim Campbell, Director of the Health Workforce Department in WHO headquarters, stated: “Today’s decision gives clear direction on consensus and the necessary actions on the health and care workforce. WHO urges all Member States, International Financing Institutions, Global Health Initiatives and partners to invest in health workforce readiness, education and…
Read More6 Ways to Foster a Positive Relationship with a Loved One or Client
Caring for a loved one or client can be rewarding. However, there are times when providing care can be awkward. It can be particularly challenging to care for a client or loved one who refuses to accept help. In fact, although the relationship between you and your loved one or client is important, it may…
Read MoreWonderful Reasons to Become a Home Caregiver
Home caregivers work with vulnerable clients to foster independence and improve the quality of their lives. For those who love helping and enriching the lives of others, becoming a home caregiver can be a natural choice. It requires hard work and there can be challenging moments, but the rewards that come with being a home…
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