November is National Family Caregivers Month Are you one of the 63+ million unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one at home? If not, you probably know someone in your family who is caring for another loved one, neighbor or family friend. Caregiving is one of the highest demand jobs yet those who provide … Read more
Are you putting yourself, your client or your loved one at risk by not wearing the correct type of professional gloves or perhaps even no gloves at all?
Gait belts are great tools for both the caregiver and the patient in providing stability and a reduction of fall risk for those with mobility issues. We review the best of the looped gait belts to help you make the best purchasing decision for your loved one.
How do I learn proper gait belt use? A gait belt can be an excellent caregiver tool to help a patient rise, sit and ambulate with assistance if they are not steady enough to do these tasks themselves. The first thing a caregiver must do is assess the condition of the patient and determine if … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Caring for the Caregiver Tips Caring for yourself is one of the most important – and overlooked things – a caregiver can do for themselves and their loved one(s)! If your mind, spirit and body are not well it will be difficult to care yourself never those who need you. When oxygen masks fall … Read more
Is Aging in Place an Option? The answer is – it depends. With a record number of baby boomers coming into retirement age many will need some level of care assistance to help them live the best quality of life possible in their senior years. This care can range from a small amount of care … Read more
When is a caregiver needed? Do you know when is a caregiver needed? Answer these questions and see if you think it is time to consider a caregiver: my loved one has been needing more general assistance in performing daily living tasks my loved one, neighbor or friend just had surgery and finds it difficult to … Read more