Try: Active or reflective listening is the way of listening and responding that makes the speaker feels that they have been heard here are some ways you can actively listen focusing – keep your attention on the speaker don’t talk or interrupt while the speaker is speaking use positive body language as you listen; lean […]
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When cold weather hits there is often very little time to make sure your home is running efficiently and your own personal safety is addressed…
Try: When cold weather hits there is often very little time to make sure your home is running efficiently and your own personal safety is addressed here are some helpful hints to increase the efficiency of your home have someone seal all air leaks around windows and insulate openings to any attic to prevent warm […]
Taste helps all of us recognize when food is good or bad when an elderly person loses taste it can cause a loss of appetite…
Try: Taste helps all of us recognize when food is good or bad when an elderly person loses taste it can cause a loss of appetite weight loss poor nutrition weakened immunity and even death normal taste occurs when molecules released by chewing or the digestion of food stimulate special sensory cells in the mouth […]
The gentle art of listening is a wonderful gift that you can give to the Care recipient (cr) when you actively listen to the cr…
Try: The gentle art of listening is a wonderful gift that you can give to the Care recipient (cr) when you actively listen to the cr you show that you are genuinely interested in what he or she has to say in the process you will instill self-worth and confidence in the cr even if […]
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning…
Try: Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead three steps to preparedness get a kit have a disaster supplies kit packed and ready in one place assemble enough supplies to last for at least three days […]
One of the most important caregiver skills is effective communication you need good two-way communication to determine the care recipient recipient’s crs needs care plans…
Try: One of the most important caregiver skills is effective communication you need good two-way communication to determine the care recipient recipient’s crs needs care plans problems and interventions you also need effective communication with family members other caregivers and health care professionals here are some of the keys to effective communication know the person […]
It is important for you as the caregiver to be aware of what important financial legal medical and personal documents and records are needed for…
Try: It is important for you as the caregiver to be aware of what important financial legal medical and personal documents and records are needed for the care recipient gather up and store all of these records in an appropriate place organize the records so that they can be easily accessed when needed provide all […]
Although caregiving is very important task it also can be very difficult stressful and frustrating there may be times when you are both physically and…
Try: Although caregiving is very important task it also can be very difficult stressful and frustrating there may be times when you are both physically and mentally spent you may get angry and vent it in unhealthy ways you may feel that caregiving completely consumes all of your energy and your whole life here are […]
Older care recipients crs need a wide array of services for their care needs each person person’s needs may vary but the following is a…
Try: Older care recipients crs need a wide array of services for their care needs each person person’s needs may vary but the following is a list of possible care services that caregivers will encounter adult day care a program of medical and social services including socialization activities and supervision provided in an outpatient setting […]
Caregiving responsibilities often alter close family relationships in important ways there are hidden costs to caregiving and frequently it is measured in emotional exchange illness…
Try: Caregiving responsibilities often alter close family relationships in important ways there are hidden costs to caregiving and frequently it is measured in emotional exchange illness or disability can disrupt family patterns and can often deprive certain intimacy once previously enjoyed important principles to remember the roles of family caregivers are altered for most of […]