The day of handover is one of the most important days in a placement. It’s a very busy day and can be stressful, not only for the carer, but also for the client, who may be feeling anxious about the
Using technology to communicate with older people can be immensely beneficial. This blog will tell you all about the pros/cons and how to get started. Using technology to communicate with older people has never been more important. Of course, these
At The Good Care Group, much of our work revolves around ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients. We take great care in minimising risks to protect those under our care. However, there’s another side to this coin—positive risk-taking.
Care for older loved ones by improving your understanding of how to assess and support an older person following a fall. In this article, we’ll discuss how to support an older person following a fall in a manner that emphasises
Providing support for family carers can be immensely important; it shows how much you value their efforts and allows them to have a well-deserved break every now and again. To mark Carers Week 2018 and honour the vital work that
Where do we draw the line between doing our duties as a carer, and becoming a cleaner? Relief Carer, Leatitia explores this dilemma. Some time ago I overheard a conversation between a group of trainee carers on their induction week
Carer Blog Series by our own Relief Carer continues to explore more topics related to the personal experiences related of working as a Live-in Carer. Some people enjoy working in teams: they like the camaraderie, the shared responsibility, and finding
Carer Blog series continues as Laetitia talks through the experiences of helping someone through depression. The ageing process brings about many changes in people, not only the obvious physical changes, but the less visible changes to mood and the psyche.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful change in the coming year, think about offering a helping hand and increasing support for family carers. Offering support for family carers can make a real difference. This gesture could improve quality of
Find out what steps you can take to begin helping older adults avoid scams and how live-in care can reduce this risk for your loved one. Ensuring the safety of older adults involves actively preventing scams and fraud. As a