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In-Home Care in Pasco County, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Hillsborough and Surrounding Areas

Bayshore Care Home

At the point when a friend or family member is as yet residing at home but battling with actual changes and losing their freedom, recruiting an in-home care service can be an. The post In-Home Care in Pasco County, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Hillsborough and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Vision Impairment is Associated with Dementia

Today's Caregiver

NIA-funded research suggests that existing treatments for vision problems — including eye exams, glasses prescriptions, and cataract surgery — could have potentially prevented about 100,000 cases of dementia in the United States

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Palace of Care – Relentless Pursuit

Palliverse

Photo by John Thomas on Unsplash It’s one thing after another, after another. I’m not usually like this but over the last months I’ve been worn down. It’s too much to handle. I’m not sure I can go on any longer. I feel so terrible. I don’t think I can take much more. You know what I think is happening? I think I’m dying. I think I’m dying. You might be right, but you’re not dead yet.

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What's My Next Move?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Let’s be strategic. I love to be strategic with my decisions and actions. This week, let’s be strategic as we consider what could be our next move. We can consider the action or decision we’ll take later in our day, tomorrow, next year or in five years. We can think through our next move in terms of what we think, say and request. When we deliberately consider what’s next, we can feel good about our choices while giving ourselves the freedom to make different choices in different moments.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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How To Properly Maintain a Manual Wheelchair

Caregiver Support Services

A wheelchair can help individuals move around when they have difficulty walking or can no longer do so due to illnesses, injury, age, or disability. This chair is the main component that gives this person mobility. If you don’t properly maintain a manual wheelchair , mobility, performance, and safety are on the line. As a caregiver, use the tips below to maintain your client’s manual wheelchair to ensure it works efficiently.

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How Do You Navigate The 17 Caregiving Systems?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

We’re collecting stories to create awareness of the complexity of a caregiving experience. Last week, I had a conversation with a group of Certified Caregiving Consultants about The 17 Caregiving Systems. Trudy Madden , one of our CCCs, encouraged us to explore ways to better support family caregivers through the systems. Her nudge led me to take that first step — collecting your stories.

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An Introduction to Advance Directives

Traditions Health

An Introduction to Advance Directives When someone reaches the end of their life, illness or aging may make it difficult to communicate with family and healthcare providers. For this reason, it is essential to have an advance directive and a medical power of attorney signed in advance, so your loved ones know what your wishes are. Advance directives communicate medical treatment desires for you, preventing your family from having to make difficult decisions on your behalf.

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Fearless Caregiver Profile: Mildred Clark

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Mildred Clark , sharing her personal story of caregiving.