On an average day, a senior caregiver can comfortably handle an unexpected situation, stay patient with a difficult client, and offer compassion to an ill senior’s family. Your agency’s caregivers routinely provide their support, as well as their skilled services, to your clients. Showing your caregivers how much you appreciate their hard work and […]
The holidays are a great time to show a bit of extra gratitude to the helpers in our lives – specifically Caregivers. Whether you’re assisted by a caregiver, know a family member getting some extra help or work with caregiving professionals, below are a few caregiver gift ideas to give a little back to those […]
Compatibility is an essential component of any good relationship, and the senior that you care for should feel comfortable every time you visit their home. While your naturally cheerful demeanor can help you overcome even the most challenging personality traits, your role as an in-home care provider goes much smoother when you and the senior […]
Giving care to senior people is a noble profession. It helps families give this vulnerable population a decent life. The disabled and mentally disturbed people also need care. However, giving care is not a rosy profession. Caregiver tasks can be overwhelming to the in-home care provider. Widespread cases of depression, stress, and disillusionment among caregivers […]
Providing senior care as an in-home care provider is a remarkably rewarding experience. Your clients have the chance to stay in their own home, rather than having to enter a care facility. With your work as a caregiver, you can provide them with support, safety and compassion. Celebrate Little Victories It is easy […]
Throughout your caregiving training, you have learned the importance of effectively communicating with the seniors that depend on you for care. Now, you have the opportunity to expand your skill set by learning strategies for communication with family members who also serve as a source of support for seniors. While there is still a place […]
When it comes to cooking, cleaning, running errands or watching the kids, it’s easy to find people willing to do those types of things for you. Plenty of people are willing to stick out their neck for you once in a while. Plenty of people want to lend a helping hand. Getting things taken care […]
As the aging process unfolds, we become more susceptible to illness – especially the common cold in seniors. This may be due to the fact that older people need to guard their health a little more than the rest of us. Health conditions, medications, and even stressful situations may make an elderly person more sensitive […]
Statistics indicate that the demand for senior care is set to grow in the coming years thanks to the rising elderly population. Senior citizens have unique needs, which include social and personal care. The services are readily provided in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and in-home care services. For caregivers, emphasis is always on providing […]
Lessons in compassion, care and perseverance can be taught best through life experiences. And for me, I learned these lessons best in the more than four years that I worked as an in-home care provider. While I no longer work as a nursing assistant, the lessons that I learned providing senior care translate into […]