Helpful information and resources for employers and live-in care job-seekers
10/26/2015
A new artistic means of exploring memories through creative activities is giving hope to sufferers of dementia and helping them to reassert their identities. ...
11/08/2016
All carers without exception find that this is a job which takes its toll, not only physically, but emotionally. Even those who have been in the industry for many years will find that sometimes they need a break. ...
12/08/2015
Unfortunately, there are sometimes elderly patients who are confused who lash out aggressively. This is often due to cognitive impairment, in particular, dementia. Statistics show that over 50% of over 85 year olds have dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s, in the United States, a figure which shows the prevalence of the debilitating disease in the elderly. ...
10/08/2015
Many caregivers are unaware of the extent of their rights regarding the contractual obligations of their employer. This is a pertinent issue for the 1.75 million caregivers in the UK as only 25% of unqualified care givers are members of a trade union, and as a result employers often take advantage, with up to 9% of employees being paid less than the minimum wage. ...
05/08/2016
Live in care will give the carer a very real opportunity to forge a special and unique bond with the person you take care of. Its an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. It takes a special kind of person to become a live in carer. Whether you care for a disabled person or someone who is at the end of their life, you may rest assured that you are going to make a difference in their lives. ...
04/08/2016
By nature a live in carer will be someone who is caring and understanding, who likes to help people, maybe even someone who wants to give back to the community. When you apply for the job of live in carer you will be asked what examples you can give to validate these points of character. ...
