The Caregiver of the Year Award was presented to Ms. Provost at the recent 2014 SYNERGY HomeCare AFM.
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READ MOREShould caregivers get a flu shot?
Older adults are one of the groups that are more susceptible to getting the flu, so as a provider of senior care services you should protect yourself from the illness as well.
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READ MOREHow caregivers can develop positive relationships with patients' families
It’s important to develop positive relationships with the families of clients as well as the seniors themselves.
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READ MOREHome safety tips caregivers can share with seniors
Whether seniors are living alone or with a significant other, making the home a safe place is of the utmost importance because the risk of falling and getting injured increases with age.
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READ MOREImportance of learning the Heimlich maneuver for caregivers
It’s common for people to discuss the loss of mobility or mental clarity of seniors in association with medical conditions, but a less common topic is how it can become more challenging for older adults to eat and swallow properly.
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READ MORETips for Staying Calm When Working with Seniors as a Caregiver
It’s important to maintain patience and stay calm when working with seniors.
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READ MORE3 ways caregivers can keep cool in emergency situations
It’s important for caregivers to stay cool in emergency situations. When caring for seniors, their health may take a sudden turn for the worse, and they may suffer a medical emergency in your presence.
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READ MORECaregiver Stress Can Impact Senior Well-Being
It’s easy to see why anxiety can transfer from caregiver to their loved one. Those being cared for can pick up on the moods of their caregiver, which can lead to a host of greater health issues. As such, it’s important for family caregivers to find effective ways to reduce their stress levels, not only for their well-being but for their loved ones as well.
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READ MORETwo Ways to Adjust to a New Caregiver
As with any relationship, the one that you or your loved one has with their in-home senior care professional may take time to develop. Because there will likely be an adjustment period, here are a few ways to make that transition run smoothly.
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