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Available beds – Care Homes facing a 'huge shortfall'

18/09/2017

Research suggests that by the end of 2018, there will be up to 3,000 elderly people unable to get beds in Care Homes. ...

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Caring for Veterans

06/09/2017

When you start your professional as a live in carer, it is nice to think that you may be caring for a sweet little lady who smiles at you every morning, and is grateful for all you do. You take her for walks around her garden, go for coffee at the garden centre and cook her delicious meals. Nice thought! The reality is that you may never find yourself with such a client! ...

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Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

31/08/2017

Studies and statistics have shown that one t of 4 people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and that 2 out of 3 people who have this are women. By the year 2025, the UK alone will have over 1 million people with this disease. What is even more astounding right now, is that 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 has Alzheimer’s Disease. ...

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Flying with Dementia passengers – some airports are friendlier than others

16/08/2017

Unfortunately, some airports have recently made the headlines with their bad service to seniors who need to travel. Air Canada and United were examples of how not to handle passengers with Dementia who use these facilities. ...

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The Benefits of Live in Care

07/07/2017

Many people assume that when a person grows old and infirm, that the best place for them is in a nursing home. While this is sometimes inevitable, it is not always essential that an older person be packed off to a nursing home to see out their days. ...

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Coping when your client’s spouse dies

05/07/2017

As a live-in carer, you will occasionally find yourself working for couples. This can be a very rewarding experience for you, as well as your clients. ...

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Tips for Male Carers

08/06/2017

When we think of carers, we normally assume that they are female. It may surprise you to know that 40% of the carer population is male! While men are generally thought of as hard and strong, there are some clients and families who may take advantage of this. ...

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Depression and your client

25/05/2017

Depression which goes un-diagnosed and un-treated can seriously affect the quality of life. A staggering 15% of older people experience depression at some point in later life. The rate is even higher in nursing and care homes where some 20% of all residents are depressed. ...

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Dealing with family members who fight

12/05/2017

Live in care work is a stressful occupation at the best of times. Sometimes it is made even more difficult by family members who argue. ...

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When your client insists on driving

28/04/2017

It is a huge loss of independence for someone to voluntarily give up driving their own car. Most of the clients that you will stay with will have been driving for fifty years or longer. ...

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