Professional homecare helps people cope with Alzheimer's and allows them remain happy and safe in their own own home. Because caring for people at home with Alzheimer's or dementia is a full-time physical, emotional, and mental responsibility, family carers need all the help they can get. Therefore...
This is my story of a day in the life : home care healthcare assistant. I love my job as I get to meet so many different people in my work. There's great satisfaction in knowing you help people during their day. I feel like I'm...
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...
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...
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...
Knowing how to prevent and control infection is a duty on all people in society to protect our vulnerable members. Older people, adults and children with serious conditions or undergoing cancer treatments are particularly at risk of infection. All Healthcare staff (including community homecare) receive regular...
You are starting a home care provider to help your folks out at home. It's a big change and there's bound to be anxiety for your everyone as to how things will work. Doing your research and proper preparation are key things when starting a...
Discussing long term care options with your parents can be difficult. But sometimes, it is not just the choice between homecare or nursing home. Usually, the main hurdle is that their parents are so independent they find it very difficult to accept they need...
Carer supervision is an essential feature in homecare services because it supports carers, reassures clients and improves the overall quality of in-home care services. Good quality home care depends on motivated, well-trained carers who are supervised and undergo regular performance appraisals. Regular supervision visits reassures clients that...
Every year in Ireland, 10,000 people suffer from a stroke. About 25% of these result in death. Figures have been improving, but lifestyle factors are feared to be reversing gains made in recent years. Would you be able to recognise the signs of a stroke? ...