The Personal Care Assistant Guide
What is a personal care assistant? A personal care assistant, more commonly known as caregivers, are the individuals that help those with tasks associated with keeping themselves alive that a person can no longer do themselves. Caregiving is very closely related to CNA’s or Certified Nurse Assistants, but they are not the same. A certified nurse […]
What is Caregiver Strain and How to Avoid It
What Is Caregiver Role Strain? A caregiver is a person who looks after sick or elderly family members, helping them with daily tasks such as dressing, preparing meals, feeding, bathing, and administering medications. Most caregivers are not trained professionals. That’s why, even when you are highly motivated, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the responsibility […]
Tips and Tricks on Bathing and Working with the Elderly
Issues that Elderly People Face When Bathing There are various reasons why seniors avoid showering. Any elderly individuals who have Alzheimer’s and dementia may have issues with bathing and refuse altogether. They could be scared of the sounds of the running water. They could fear the water on their skin. Seniors could have hallucinations of drowning or […]
20 Gift Ideas for Caregivers
1. Stress Management Cards Managing stress as a caregiver can be difficult, especially if the caregiver isn’t trained to handle stressful situations or if they are caring for a loved one. If you notice that a caregiver in your life is struggling with stress, a gift of stress management cards are a great way to show your […]
What is the American Caregiver Association?
American Caregiver Association Mission The ACA has made it their mission to volunteer in the community to assist seniors with real-life challenges and difficulties that they face on a day-to-day basis. Their ultimate goal is to make life better for the aging community. Enhancing the lives of seniors in the community means supporting caregivers in […]
Understanding the Nursing Diagnosis for the Risk of Falls in the Elderly
What is a nursing diagnosis for the risk of falls? The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA), also known as NANDA International (NANDA-I), is the primary organization when it comes to defining standardized nursing diagnoses for various risks and ailments, and distributing them to nurses and nursing homes around the world. For the risk of falling, […]
Minimum Wage Laws in NY
Part I – Minimum Wage Laws in NY The minimum wage laws in New York State were developed by the Director of the Division of Budget as a reflection of the economic status of New York residents. Currently, there are scheduled annual increases in the minimum wage in many areas of the state (outside of […]
Using the Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS) to Assess Mobility
What is the elderly mobility scale (EMS)? The elderly mobility scale (EMS) is a standardized test used by health professionals, like physiotherapists, to assess the level of mobility in older adults. They might use EMS to measure the success of physiotherapy or an exercise program in improving mobility in frail seniors. The therapist or trainer […]
The Importance of Medication Management
What is Medication Management? These days, medications play an important role in the treatment of a wide variety of medical issues for elderly individuals. Having the right prescriptions and over-the-counter meds can either reduce or eliminate the patient’s symptoms to greatly improve their quality of life. But the effectiveness of medications varies from one patient to the […]
Elderly Companion Care in New York
What is companion care for the elderly? Companion care is a type of long-term care designed to provide friendship and emotional support to the elderly. Care providers may also help with daily living activities if necessary. Companion care helps seniors spend their elderly years in their own homes and stay connected to their communities. What […]