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Making changes around your loved one’s home can help them to remain independent, safe and comfortable in their own living space for longer. […]
Keep these important things in mind in your caregiving Being an advocate isn’t easy but we’ll wrap up with some of the golden rules of being a good advocate for your loved one. Be educated – make sure you know about your loved ones condition, their wishes as well as their legal and financial position. […]
How to help your loved one by staying on top of their medications We briefly covered medications in the Discharge section of the Hospital stays part of the course but we’ll spend a bit more time on medication management here. It’s vital to make sure that you keep an up-to-date list of all the medications […]
What is the role of supportive therapy for helping people with dementia? As well as clinicians people with dementia can often benefit from different types of therapists who can help out with different kinds of care. Some of these are: Just like with their doctors you should keep a list of each of the people […]
Advocating for your loved one during a visit to the doctor’s office Your role might be in finding and managing the different visits and treatments your loved one needs. There can be an overwhelming number of medical specialists who become involved in your loved one’s care such as primary care doctors, neurologists, gerontologists as well […]
Advocating for your loved if they are in a hospital or facility If your loved one is taken to a hospital or other medical facility such as a skilled nursing facility you will need to help make sure they have everything they need and are comfortable during their stay as well as supporting their physical […]
Understanding and document medical history, care and needs Alongside any legal documents you will probably have some medical documents for your loved one. Make sure that you keep an organized system of filing so that you can easily find all the information you need. A simple ring binder with tabs is a great tool for […]
