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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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Being sensible in the summer

19/04/2017

While most of think of summer as the time when we get outdoors and into the garden, the higher temperatures may pose some serious health threats to our clients. This is especially true if clients are elderly. ...

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What to do when your client wanders

13/04/2017

To find that your client has wandered away while you are out, is a very worrying thing. It is even more worrying when you know that your client has Dementia. When our client walks off – wandering- as it is called, we should understand that in the case of dementia, they are not aimlessly wandering. They are in fact doing something. ...

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Making the most of your free time

29/03/2017

As a carer, you should be entitled to free time every day. If this is not the case, then you may find yourself with time off on the weekend. ...

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Dealing with bed sores

24/03/2017

Bed sores are also sometimes called pressure sores. They are often found on people who have little or no mobility. ...

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Keeping your client hydrated

20/03/2017

Even in the UK where it is often colder than it is hot, there is a possibility that your client may suffer from dehydration. ...

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Physical Exercise and Dementia

15/02/2017

It is a well-known fact that exercise or body movement is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Especially in elderly people, it is very important that they stay active. ...

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