Caregiver Self-Care 101 – The Importance of Taking Care of YOU
Benefits of Caregiving Although caregiving comes with its own set of challenges, there are plenty of genuine benefits that caregivers can receive from helping another person. In fact, a caregiver health effects study published by the Society of Behavioral Medicine found that even when demands and distress intensified, about one-third of caregivers still reported positive effects. These […]
Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s
Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Practicing Individualized Care Because Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that affects different people in different ways, it is extremely important to recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for quality Alzheimer’s care. Each person will have a unique set of needs, preferences, and impairments to take into account. It is also vital to periodically […]
Duties of a Home Care Aide
What does a home health aide do? Traditional home health aides assist with the “activities of daily living,” which are defined as mobility, hygiene, and nutrition. The exact tasks vary and will depend on the patient’s particular needs and preferences. CDPAP aides especially focus on individualized care, paying close attention to the patient’s requests. For example, a visually impaired person may ask an aide to […]