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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

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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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If you have ever cared for a client who enjoys doing puzzles, then the chances are that you have come across ink stains somewhere, either on clothing or on furniture...

Date created: 31/08/2022

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As the summer progresses, many people battle to eat hot foods. It is important, however, that our clients (and ourselves) are kept hydrated. Often the only way that your client willingly eats is when they are offered cool foodstuffs...

Date created: 31/08/2022

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Let’s face it, we all hate it when a client has the appetite of a little bird, and every mouthful must be coaxed and persuaded. On the converse, we do wonder sometimes what goes on when we have a client who is ravenously hungry...

Date created: 17/08/2022

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While shaving a person’s face may be easy with an electric razor, you may one day be faced with shaving your client with an old-fashioned razor. ..

Date created: 17/08/2022

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If you are ever in any doubt about what to get an older person for a gift, then think about a pedicure. ..

Date created: 17/08/2022

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There is nothing worse than washing your face in the morning only to have the facecloth smell musty and damp...

Date created: 19/07/2022

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If you are a dog or cat lover then you may be pleased to accept placement where there are animals to look after. Indeed, placements like this can be very rewarding. They do come with a downside, however and it is worth bearing some things in mind...

Date created: 19/07/2022

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Many people simply love a dollop of honey on toast or even in tea, and many of us enjoy a teaspoon every so often...

Date created: 19/07/2022

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With correct care and cleaning, it is possible to keep non-stick pots and pans clean for years. Unfortunately, often at live-in care placements they are much the worse for wear...

Date created: 18/07/2022

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At some placements it is accepted that the outgoing carer will have a meal ready for the client and the incoming carer. While quiche and cottage pie may suffice, you may find yourself planning a meal for a vegetarian...

Date created: 18/07/2022

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