Creating a plan of care, both in case of emergency and for long-term care, is beneficial not only to the recipient of care, but also to the caregiver. Plans of care can clarify expectations, enable better communication, help to eliminate stress and keep health and safety as top priorities. If you are a caregiver or the recipient of care from someone, consider creating a plan to ensure your health is not compromised in unforeseen circumstances. Here are some questions to consider when creating … [Read more...]
5 tips to help Caregivers assist with ADLs
November 18, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs, are routine activities that people tend to do everyday such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking and continence. According to the 2015 AARP Caregiving in the US report, almost 60 percent of caregivers assist their loved one with at least one ADL. Helping with an ADL can be challenging and sometimes result in frustration for both the caregiver and the recipient of care. Below are tips you can use to make completing ADLs a little … [Read more...]
4 tips for caregivers as communicators: what caregivers should know
November 10, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
Being a caregiver requires more than just helping to provide basic needs for a loved one; it often also means being the primary communicator with healthcare profressionals and advocate with community services or government agencies on behalf of the recipient. According to the 2015 report on Caregiving in the US, 63 percent of caregivers communicate with health care professionals, and 50 percent advocate for their recipient. All Care knows the importance of communicating effectively with health … [Read more...]
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