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What to do When Your Client Passes Away

23/01/2017

The longer you are a carer, the more likely it will be that you will be with a client who passes away while you are with them. While in a lot of instances, it will be a blessing – especially if your client was in a lot of pain – it will also be a very stressful time for you and family members. ...

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Protecting your Client's Brain - and yours!

18/01/2017

As a carer, you will often find that your client with Dementia repeats the same word or phrase over, and over again. While this does not do any harm to your client, it is one thing that will – over a period of time – drive you dippy! Let’s be honest here, no one likes to answer the same question again, and again! ...

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Qualities That Make A Carer

17/01/2017

Every profession has certain requirements and caring is no different. There are certain characteristics that you will find in every carer you meet. If you are genuinely interested in following this career path, then take a good look at yourself and see if you can relate to these. They are by no means all the qualities that make a carer, but they are a starting point. ...

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Diet and Exercise

06/01/2017

Being a carer sometimes means that you spend so much time taking care of your client that you forget about taking care of yourself. It is really important that you keep yourself in good health at all times so you can do your best at the job. ...

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Different Levels of Live In Care

06/01/2017

The great advantage of live in care is that there are many different packages which can be adjusted to every individual person who needs care. Live in care provides support for a whole range of conditions and disabilities. ...

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Seven Things a Carer Should Never Do

21/12/2016

Care work – whether it is live in or daily care, the job is extremely difficult, although it is also rewarding. Carers will make an impact on the client they take care of, and also on any family members that you come into contact with. However, with this job there also comes responsibility. There are things which are acceptable for a carer to do and there are others which are not acceptable, for one reason or another. ...

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Myths About Disabled Badges

06/12/2016

As a carer, you will - sooner or later - come into a situation where you will have a disabled badge to use when you and your client use the car. Millions of disabled people use these and, depending on who you ask, you will get a different answer to your question about them every time. ...

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Signs You Need a Break

05/12/2016

It is common knowledge that people who work in the care industry - whether it be caring for a relative, doing hourly or day care, or doing live in care – are constantly overworked and often face carer burnout. The work is often exhausting and the hours are always long and tedious. ...

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Dealing with a Fall

18/11/2016

This is probably one of the most stressful situations that you as a carer will find yourself in. There are always risks involved when you transfer a person from one place to another. Whether transferring means going from lying to sitting, sitting to standing, standing to turning, the risk is always there. Even lowering a person down to a chair may put them and you at risk. ...

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What you Should Look for in a Client

18/11/2016

Caring is a two way street in that not only does the client get to choose their carer, but the carer also gets to choose the client. ...

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