What exactly is a voluntary caregiver? On a simple and easily understandable note, a voluntary caregiver is someone who provides care to people who are suffering disabilities or sickness without pay. A voluntary caregiver may most likely be a relative of the disabled or perhaps a friend. In UK, they describe a voluntary caregiver as [...]
Posted on January 9th, 2012 by Peter
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Care giving really requires a person to have a lot of patience since not all elders are easy to handle. There are some instances when a patient will keep on insisting his/her demands even though it is impossible for his/her condition. Patience is needed to withstand all the emotional, psychological, and physical “torture”. A care [...]
Posted on December 10th, 2011 by editor
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Statistics show that there are more women than men in the field of care giving. This disparity can illustrate the difference between women and men as it shows the nurturing nature of women. As women, they are expected to take care of their children and spouses. This characteristic is then carried over to the society. [...]
Posted on August 10th, 2011 by editor
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Care giving courses are being provided by a bulk of centers/schools. They promise to equip the student with the knowledge and skills (within a short period of time) they need to be employed by hospitals or individuals seeking personal caregivers. As health service providers, they hold in their hands the welfare of the patients and [...]
Posted on April 10th, 2011 by editor
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Not many people know this, but a caregiver’s job is very difficult. First of all, the job of a caregiver is very difficult and tiring. You have a lot of responsibilities that you need to do day in and day out, and on top of that you have to take care of people who have [...]
Posted on February 1st, 2011 by Peter
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The caregiver must possess some basic traits to excel in this field of endeavor, which mainly requires good patient care and communication skills in order to understand effectively the patient’s needs. Knowledge of first aid including administering of CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), observance of hygiene and of course proper hospital procedures is necessary. You can [...]
Posted on April 10th, 2010 by Peter
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The position of caregiver entails a responsibility for giving companionship, support and care to generally an elderly patient. Common responsibilities tied with the position are preparation and presentation of meals, support not only for physical but hygienic needs as well with other expected support depending on the caregiver position. The caregiver position is not an [...]
Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Peter
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First thing to do to understand the behavioral symptoms of people with AD is to try rationalizing the person’s behavior, which may be the result of the environmental factors of extreme weather conditions. Loud noises also affect the behavior of people afflicted with AD that may overwhelm them due to the excessive stimulation from the [...]
Posted on February 10th, 2010 by Peter
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Obesity is defined as a chronic disease which increases risks of heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, sleep apnea, respiratory conditions, osteoarthritis, and cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and endometrium. This condition results in higher mortality rates related to the condition. An ideal caregiving team for obese people may include you, [...]
Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Peter
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Emotional attachment to the patient is not next to impossible with care giving. Caregivers see them everyday, talk to them 24/7, feed them, dress them and monitor them so it is out of the question that they won’t treat their patients as their family. But what if the patient dies? Everyone knows that we’ll all [...]
Posted on July 10th, 2009 by editor
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