How Your Family Can Build a Stronger Relationship With a Loved One’s Caregiver
Building a strong relationship with your loved one's caregiver helps them to feel more welcomed in your home and enables them to give better care. And, while you may need to be intentional to develop a relationship with
5 Steps to Creating a Better Care Plan for Your Client After a Stroke
Nursing care plans were developed for a reason because they work. In fact, any time you have a goal, it requires you have a plan to get there. Taking care of a client who’s had a stroke is no different. The physical and
Best Ways to Cope With the Decline of a Loved One, and How to Get Them Help
When someone you love starts losing their health, it can be difficult to cope with the overwhelming feelings and recognize when it's time to get help. Oftentimes the decline is slow, and one day you may wake up and
How to Protect the Privacy of Your Clients While You're in Their Home
As a home health care worker, it can sometimes feel like you're a guest in someone else’s home. Your clients have an expectation of privacy and at the same time have asked you into their home to perform a job. How do
How to Conduct a “Quality of Life” Survey for Your Loved One
No one likes the idea of losing their independence, but time stops for no one. Although your loved one may not be excited about having a stranger come into their home and help with their care, it will certainly help
Great “LifeHacks” For Any Caregiver
It's helpful to remember the people being cared for at home are likely having trouble with the situation. By maintaining compassion and empathy, you can find common ground and often share joy and laughter. Here are a
You Need Help: Understanding Your Need for Professional In-Home Care
In the beginning, it may have been easy to care for your loved one at home. Bringing a meal two or three times a week or helping clean the house may not have taken many hours. However, as time marches on, it may become
Top 5 Skills You Can Learn in the Home to Help Advance Your Career
If you have been out of school and practicing for a while, you likely noticed that it takes more than just solid technical skills and book smarts to be a great nurse. Really good nurses are able to balance a mix of
Checklist: How to Break Down Your Family’s Need for In-Home Care
Given the option, most seniors would choose to stay at home. However, there are times when this may not be safe any longer. While it may seem like a straightforward question and answer to you, asking your loved one to
Fun Technology Advancements That Are Helping Children in Need of In-Home Care
Being stuck at home is not fun for adults, and even less so for children. When you have a youngster who is unable to leave home, even for a short amount of time, it can be challenging to keep their minds occupied. It