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Pleasantly confused: Finding the balance in dementia care

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

While this story is a lighthearted example, it highlights a deeper issue faced by caregivers and healthcare professionals working with individuals with dementia: the delicate balance between respecting a persons emotional state and ensuring their safety and well-being. More like “awesomely clueless,” I thought.

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Build Trust Through Expertise: Use Dementia Care Training As A Client Acquisition Tool

CareAcademy Blog

Training requirements for caregivers, standards or lack thereof, vary significantly by state. Its also important to share how you train your caregivers to work with clients living with dementia and their families. This extensive, specialized training can distinguish your agency.

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In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Making the Right Choice for Your Loved One

Comfort Home Care

As our loved ones age, many of us become caregivers, and it can be challenging to balance the care they need with all our other responsibilities. With senior home care, your loved one gets one-on-one attention from a dedicated caregiver, which can lead to a deep, trusting relationship.

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Drop-in visits: A return to natural communication and community

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

For therapists and caregivers alike, promoting spontaneous conversation is crucial in assessing a client’s functional communication skills, as it reveals how effectively someone can express themselves and engage with others in real-world situations. Contextual adaptability: Participants respond to the immediate context and cues from others.

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The Differences Between Home Health Care Caregiver Roles

Comfort Home Care

Our article will help you better understand the differences in training and skill level of the various caregivers you will find in-home care services. A personal care assistant, or PCA, helps the elderly, those with disabilities, and those recovering from an illness or accident with the activities of daily living, or ADLs.

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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

Impact on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) The progressive nature of Parkinson’s Disease can significantly impair an individual’s ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). In-home caregivers provide a much-needed respite to family caregivers so they can recharge and attend to their own needs.

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Finding Quality Rockville Home Health Aide Solutions: Initial Steps to Take

Comfort Home Care

In our two-part blog series, we will discuss the most important areas you will want to consider when choosing a home health care option. Identifying which of these areas you need assistance with will go a long way in helping you identify the right program and the right at-home caregiver. Talking to Your Doctor. Factor in Your Budget.

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