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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

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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

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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

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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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Most people know that exercise is good for them. This is the reason why gyms are so popular. If your client is in reasonable health, there is no reason why they should not enjoy an exercise routine. There are, however, some points to keep in mind when doing this...

Date created: 16/12/2019

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This question may only affect you if you are a live-in carer and reside in the UK. If you live in another country, obviously your pet will stay there while you work...

Date created: 16/12/2019

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This is a question which is often asked at Christmas time, although it is relevant at any time of the year...

Date created: 16/12/2019

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This is a question which can be confusing because depending on the situation you are working in the answer varies greatly...

Date created: 18/11/2019

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Information about disabled badges such as who uses them and where they can be used is not a topic you discuss every day. However, you may find yourself at a placement where you need to use one...

Date created: 18/11/2019

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If you’re a new live-in carer then this may be a question you need to have clarified. There are some things about your new placement that you can share with others, and there are things which you should not discuss with anyone else...

Date created: 18/11/2019

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It seems a perfectly natural thing to do, doesn’t it? At the end of a day you and your client settle down to a glass of wine with your meal, perhaps a glass afterwards before going to bed. But should you do this, and more importantly, can you do this?..

Date created: 18/11/2019

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According to up-to-date-statistics, the percentage of the population that is aged 65 years or older is growing and went from 14.1 percent in the 1970's, to 17.8 percent in the last few years. ..

Date created: 22/10/2019

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As you go through your live-in care career you will eventually be placed with a client who suffers from Dementia. ..

Date created: 21/10/2019

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Many live-in carers travel from other countries to work in the UK and so it is understandable to be concerned about not having enough work...

Date created: 21/10/2019

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