Standardization In Non Medical In Home Care Non medical in-home care requires a care plan that can get out dated. How does this happen? Documents become outdated when something changes. Information changes all the time including factors that c... organizational
Cost Effectiveness Of In Home Care In comparison to nursing home care in home care is about half the cost at $52,620 per year. This is also fairly cheap when referencing costs for a semi private room in a nursing home that costs $90,1... caregiver caregiving services mental health physical health tips for wellness
What Is Aphasia Aphasia is caused by damage to the brain in areas where language is processed. This is usually due to a stroke or a blood clot. Other causes of brain damage are several blows to the head, brain tumor... brain health caregiving services
What Is A Stroke? Our brains communicate using brain cells. A stroke causes brain cells to die due to blood clot and bleeding. This can cause paralysis and other dysfunction in the brain by damaging the brain cells. O... brain health
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Light House Keeping Caregivers are not expected to also work as housekeepers, but light house keeping is a job responsibility for all PCA certified caregivers. PCA stands for Personal Care Aide. Light house keeping is e... Basic Hygiene organizational
Protect your rights and learn HIPAA LAW HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act is all about keeping your private information as private and secure as possible. It is your right to have your confidential informatio... Privacy organizational
Assisting A Senior With Their Bath Time First you can ask yourself is the environment a safe one and what can I improve about the environment prior taking the first step inside the bathroom with the client. Check the lighting to ensure i... Basic Hygiene caregiver caregiving services falls prevention tips for wellness
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Preparing For Work As A Caregiver After a long break from working as a caregiver how does one prepare to return to work? First we have ensure that your CPR, HHA certification, DSP certification,and other equivalent certifications a... caregiver
Fatigue We all experience fatigue at some point in our day. Sometimes this is in the afternoon or after exercise. The feeling of heaviness that leads us to snack or nap is relevant as we age. So what is fati... falls prevention mental health physical health tips for wellness