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18 Mar Caring for people with Dementia: Mealtimes

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Caring for people with dementia at mealtimes can sometimes be a daunting experience.  Here are some handy tips and information to reduce stress and improve the mealtime experience for everybody. Mealtimes: Cause for Anxiety? If mealtimes are becoming ‘difficult’ the first step is to consider what might...

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14 Mar Malnutrition and Dehydration in Older People

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Combating malnutrition and dehydration is a priority concern for carers of older people.  Poor health and disease is often a direct result of people not having the right foods to eat and drink.  By the same token, emergency hospital visits, treatment delays for other conditions,...

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08 Mar The A’s of Dementia: Care Tips

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Knowing the A’s of Dementia is useful for carers, because this provides good insight into how people with dementia experience the world.  The 'A's' set out the losses linked to particular damages to the brain, and understanding them helps carers put in place proper support...

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05 May Home Care: A Safe Option in COVID-19

Posted at 16:33h in Coronavirus, Homecare, Ireland for over 65's, Recommended Reads by Applewood 0 Comments
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A recent HCCI survey of the first wave of Covid-19, found homecare to be a safe option for older people.  Reasons for this include: real-time implementation of HSE advice and guidelines issued by contact tracing excellent infection control practice and protocols for use of special...

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01 May Caring For Someone With Dementia During COVID-19

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The COVID-19 pandemic creates extra challenges for caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer's.  Not only are loved ones more vulnerable,  but there is the added worry that the carer themselves may get ill.  Also, people can become more isolated because bringing anyone into the...

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05 Feb How to Become a Healthcare Assistant

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Most people become healthcare assistants because they have been a home carer for someone in their own family.  It’s a really good job for work/life balance with flexible hours and locations.  People enjoy working in care because it's people-orientated and no two days are ever...

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Preventing Pressure Ulcers Care Tips for Lockdown

27 Jan Preventing Pressure Ulcers – Care Tips for Lockdown

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Recognising and preventing pressure ulcers is very important for the care of older people, especially during lockdown.  This is because people may be sitting around for longer periods with less visitors and fewer chances to get out and about for exercise. What is a Pressure Ulcer? A...

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29 Oct Get Covid-19 Information from Trusted Sources

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It is so important to get Covid-19 information from trusted sources as highlighted by the recent debacle with leaked 'Level 5' rumours on Social Media. Anxiety, stress,  second-guessing and a lot of energy has been wasted with this and many other Social Media ‘news’ items in...

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20 Oct 5 Stages of Parkinsons Disease

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Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological movement disorder, caused by a loss of a chemical called dopamine. There are 5 key stages of Parkinson's Disease that people will generally go through.  As it's a progressive life-changing condition, it most often can lead to difficulties in daily...

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09 Oct Ways To Make The Most Of Your Garden This Winter And Combat Covid

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With social distancing set to continue this winter due to COVID-19, it will be essential to use your garden this winter- if you are lucky enough to have one! Good news is that being outdoors helps reduce stress and anxiety.  Gardening itself benefits people both...

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