Dealing with a narcissistic client as a live-in carer can be emotionally taxing but also rewarding when approached with the right strategies. ..
Date created: 17/01/2025
Caring for clients with spinal injuries requires skill, empathy, and support for both physical needs and emotional well-being to enhance quality of life...
Date created: 21/02/2025
Being a live-in carer is rewarding but mentally demanding, often leading to stress and isolation. Try these practical methods to maintain well-being and ensure compassionate care...
Date created: 14/02/2025
Live-in carers provide essential care and must know their employment rights, including pay, contracts, working hours, and legal protections..
Date created: 31/01/2025
Try these de-escalation techniques to handle client refusal of personal care while maintaining respect for their autonomy...
Date created: 10/01/2025
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Date created: 04/03/2021
While most live-in-carers head off to their placements with a good idea of what they will find when they arrive, you may one day be asked to go to a client as the very first live-in carer. ..
Date created: 12/02/2021
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Date created: 30/01/2021
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Date created: 28/01/2021
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Date created: 28/01/2021
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Date created: 28/01/2021
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Date created: 28/01/2021
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Date created: 29/12/2020
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Date created: 29/12/2020
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