Choosing a nursing home for a loved one can be difficult. The facility must meet the needs of both the resident and their family. It is essential to visit several facilities before making a final decision. The first step in choosing a nursing home is identifying the type of care needed. Many people choose to …
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Working in a Nursing Home
A nursing home is a place that provides care for the elderly, including personal and medical care, food and activities to its residents. Some nursing homes provide long-term care, while others offer short-term care. Nursing homes are staffed with nurses, doctors, aides, social workers, dietitians, therapists, and other professionals. Working in a nursing home is …
Great Gifts for Family Members in a Care Home
This year has been much more difficult for those who need to live in a Care Home as they have not been able to receive visitors as normal and the world in general has been a much crazier place. One way you can let your family member know that they are not forgotten is by …
An appreciation post for those working in the care industry
We really want to dedicate this post to all of those who work in care, healthcare and childcare. There are so many demanding job roles, which do not particularly pay well, especially considering the many years of training and experience these talented individuals have in their locker. They do not take on these jobs because …
Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s
Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s is a difficult task, both emotionally and physically. Here are some simple steps you may want to take on board when you’re caring for a friend or relative with this unfortunate disease. Acceptance As a caregiver, the first step is acceptance. You must accept that the disease has no …