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
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...]
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