What is the Difference Between a Home Caregiver and a Home Health Aide?

When an elderly loved one starts struggling with daily tasks as they age, you may be concerned about their well-being. With this in mind, you may have looked at different options you have for having some take care of them at home, especially if you don’t want to put them in a retirement or nursing […]

How Can In-Home Care Workers Help Seniors with Brain Games & Activities?

Apart from the various number of tasks that in-home care workers can help seniors with, including personal and household care, they can also assist with memory exercises for seniors. But what is the benefit of brain games and what sort of activities are the best option for your senior loved one? In this article, we […]

Is a home care job easy?

Getting home care help has gained a lot of attention and popularity as a career prospect over the years because it does so much for the people who receive the expert care provided by their own personal assistant. It’s also a highly rewarding profession that very few jobs can guarantee. No two days are the […]

When can a person with dementia no longer live alone?

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Being diagnosed with dementia can be heartbreaking for the patient and for their family members. Although there are different stages of dementia – ranging from mild to severe – such a diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming because it is progressive and there is degeneration of cognitive functions over time. If you have a loved […]

What is the most important thing when looking for elderly care?

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Care for the elderly requires a special touch. It’s a balance of empathy, compassion, respect and maintaining their dignity as they start being unable to perform tasks that they once did well on their own. With this in mind, you might be wondering how can life be made easier for the elderly, how does one […]

Are dementia patients better at home or in a care home?

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When a person with dementia has been diagnosed as such, it is difficult for both them and their family members to figure out how to deal with the debilitating and deteriorating condition. It’s an emotional rollercoaster and families and loved ones will often wonder what is the best choice in terms of caring for your […]

What are the different types of senior care?

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Looking after an elderly parent or loved one by yourself can be quite a task. It requires a great deal of balancing daily activities and their needs. Sometimes, you may feel that the care you provide is insufficient to meet their needs. Other times, you may struggle to balance the responsibilities bestowed upon you. At […]

What are the signs of dementia?

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There are both psychological and physical symptoms of dementia, which is not a single disease but rather a group of symptoms that affect thinking, memory, reasoning as cognitive functions as well as those which collectively impair a person’s ability to function properly and carry out daily activities. The severity of dementia will differ from person […]

What are the advantages of being a home carer?

Few people realise what it takes to be a home carer. Yes, working as a carer comes with a lot of responsibilities and has its challenges. But because the nature of the job is such that you are making a difference in someone’s life every single day, it’s possibly one of the most rewarding jobs […]

Advantages of home care over a care home

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If you have an elderly relative who is not coping as well as they have previously, it’s time for you to consider your options. Care for elderly in the UK generally consists of two main options: sending your relative to a care home or having home care provided for them. While it may seem like […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Become a Caregiver

If you’re contemplating working as a caregiver, you’ve made a really sound professional choice. Not only is there rising demand in this sector, but caregivers are also the eyes and ears of family members who are unable to take care of their elderly loved one themselves. A professional caregiver should possess a number of traits […]

What questions are asked in a care interview?

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If you have applied for a home care job, and you’ve received a call scheduling your interview, you’ll certainly be excited about the prospect of starting a new job. Yet prior preparation for the interview is crucial if you want to be as successful as possible. This is why we’ve prepared a short guide of […]