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Working as a Self-Employed Carer

09/07/2021

There are many advantages and disadvantages to becoming a self-employed carer, as well as legal considerations that must be taken into account. ...

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Healthy Eating for the Elderly

11/05/2015

A healthy diet is important at all stages in life, although the body’s ability to absorb vitamins and nutrients declines over time. This is the main reason that care givers need to be conscientious about the type of meals that they provide for elderly clients. ...

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The Importance of Pets to the Elderly

10/28/2015

According to a recent survey, nearly 5% of elderly people would consider committing suicide if their pet was taken away from them in order for them to enter a care home. Of those surveyed, over 20% said that they would refuse to go into a care home if it meant leaving their pet behind. ...

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What to do With Out of Date Food

10/27/2015

Recent figures show that the health care system is failing our elderly, with over 40,000 older people complaining that the food they are receiving is inadequate. ...

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How to Help those with Dementia Reclaim their Identities

10/26/2015

A new artistic means of exploring memories through creative activities is giving hope to sufferers of dementia and helping them to reassert their identities. ...

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Dealing with Aggressive Elderly Patients

12/08/2015

Unfortunately, there are sometimes elderly patients who are confused who lash out aggressively. This is often due to cognitive impairment, in particular, dementia. Statistics show that over 50% of over 85 year olds have dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s, in the United States, a figure which shows the prevalence of the debilitating disease in the elderly. ...

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Going from hourly care to Live In Care

05/08/2016

Live in care will give the carer a very real opportunity to forge a special and unique bond with the person you take care of. Its an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. It takes a special kind of person to become a live in carer. Whether you care for a disabled person or someone who is at the end of their life, you may rest assured that you are going to make a difference in their lives. ...

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