Caregiving for the LGBT Population
Seniors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender are often treated differently when they are patients in public situations like healthcare environments. By 2050, some experts predict that more than 10% of senior patient populations will add to the already higher numbers of baby-boomer generation elders entering long-term or skilled care facilities. Other LGBT […]
Best Clocks for People with Dementia
Caring for patients diagnosed with dementia disease or memory loss poses some care challenges for a loved one or their caregiver. The treatment options for dementia or cognitive impairment are not a cure, but a caregiver can find many fantastic dementia clocks to help keep their patients calm, focused, reoriented to time, and help improve […]
Culturally Sensitive Senior Care | How to Provide Equal Care for Seniors
As a Caregiver, it is vitally important to educate yourself regarding how to provide culturally sensitive senior care. In society, the importance of acknowledging and displaying greater sensitivity towards those with different cultural lifestyles is paramount in how that society is viewed and treated. In this article, we will discuss what cultural sensitivity is, the […]
25 Bad Habits Every Caregiver Should Avoid | Be the Best Caregiver
There’s no doubt about it: being a caregiver can be a very hard job. Of course, it can also be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. Whether you work in a home setting or an assisted living facility, you will face your share of anxiety, heartache, frustration, joy, compassion, and laughter. Here […]
30 Ways to Give Praise to Your Caregivers
On an average day, a senior caregiver can comfortably handle an unexpected situation, stay patient with a difficult client, and offer compassion to an ill senior’s family. Your agency’s caregivers routinely provide their support, as well as their skilled services, to your clients. Showing your caregivers how much you appreciate their hard work and […]