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Abuse Involving Adults with Learning Disabilities in Social Care Services

28/09/2016

The Government White Paper 'Modernising Social Services' which was published at the end of 1998 clearly states that it must be our intention to provide better protection for individuals needing care and support. We are committed to providing greater protection to victims and witnesses. ...

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Nutrition and Palliative Care

19/09/2016

As a live in carer you will one day be with a client who is approaching the End of Life. This stage is called the Palliative Care stage. It can be very distressing for your client, most certainly for the family and also to you as a carer. ...

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Maintaining your Clients Dignity

19/09/2016

Being a carer means that the person you are caring for can no longer take care of themselves. This degree of need will of course vary with each individual client, but basically you are there because they cannot do things for themselves any longer. ...

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Cofidentiality and your Client

09/19/2016

It is very important when you go to live with any client that you are aware of how much information you are now privy to. You will have access to all private details about your client and perhaps even to their financial records. ...

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Upstairs or Downstairs for your Client

12/09/2016

You might find yourself in a position one day where it is no longer practical for you to move your client upstairs at night and back downstairs in the morning. This may be due to a general decline in health which could mean that balance is affected. ...

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How to Deal with Aggression in Elderly Patients

25/08/2016

A very common reason for aggression in older people is dementia, in particular with those who have Alzheimer's disease. In America statistics show that over 50% of people older than 85 years of age have this debilitating disease. ...

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Dementia Risk Factors Explored

23/08/2016

Over 47 million people worldwide are afflicted with dementia, with one in 14 being affected in the UK who are aged 65 and older. ...

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UK Health Workers say Skills Shortages to Blame for Poor Patient Care

11/08/2016

Nearly 90% of UK health care workers believe that the shortages of skills within the sector are to blame for poor standards of patient care. Nearly 80% are convinced that low salaries do not tempt the brightest and capable into the field. ...

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Just Thinking About Exercise May Improve Brain Function in Dementia Patients

04/04/2016

Despite evidence already suggesting a link between exercise and mental vitality, new research has gone even further and shown that there is a link between just thinking about exercise and a healthier brain. ...

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Building Rapport With Clients

03/08/2016

We all like to be heard, respected and cared for, and this basic human need is no more apparent than when dealing with elderly clients. Building rapport goes a long way in fulfilling these needs, so it pays to take the time to do it. The rewards will be manifold; it not only benefits the client and raises their quality of care, it also makes your job so much easier. ...

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