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Safe Housekeeping Practices for a Safer Workplace
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Safely Moving People
Providing care to clients often involves physically demanding tasks like lifting, transferring, and repositioning. These activit…
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Health
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Bloodborne Pathogen Safety
Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols can protect you from bloodborne diseases suc…
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Health
Fire Safety Guidelines for Caregivers
Ensuring fire safety is critical in all care settings. Caregivers must be aware of potential hazards and take preventive measure…
byDavid Waithera
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Health
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Prevention
Excessive exposure to physical strain and risk factors during caregiving can lead to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). These inj…
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Health
Fire Emergencies
Fire Safety Preparedness LTC workers must participate in regular fire drills and be familiar with: Evacuation plans for each cli…
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Health
Exposure Hazards and Safe Handling Practices
When performing cleaning, laundry, or household tasks, caregivers may encounter bloodborne pathogens. Blood and bodily fluids, e…
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Health
Emergency Preparedness and Response for Long Term Care Workers
Long-term care (LTC) workers must be prepared to handle emergencies, often serving as the first responder in urgent situations. …
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Health
Electrical Safety Guidelines
Electrical safety is crucial in preventing fires, shocks, and other hazards. Caregivers should follow these guidelines to mainta…
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Health
Driver Safety Guidelines
Driving safely is essential, whether transporting a client or traveling alone. Follow these guidelines to ensure your safety and…
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Health
Client Fall Prevention and Response Guide
Importance of Fall Prevention Falls can be dangerous, particularly for frail clients, and may lead to severe injuries, including…
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Health
Cleaning and Disinfecting to Prevent Infection
Maintaining a clean and disinfected environment is essential for preventing the spread of infection, especially in high-risk are…
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Health
Animal Safety Guidelines for Caregivers
Animals, whether pets or farm animals, can pose safety risks in caregiving environments. Caregivers should follow these guidelin…
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Health
Understanding Advance Directives
Advance directives are legal documents that outline a client’s healthcare preferences if they become unable to make decisions. T…
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Dementia
Understanding Baseline in Dementia Care
Understanding a person’s baseline is essential in recognizing meaningful changes in behavior, health, or functioning. A baseline…
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Dementia
Types of Dementia
Dementia encompasses around 60 different diseases, each presenting with unique symptoms. For a diagnosis of dementia, at least t…
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Dementia
Other Disorders Linked to Dementia
Dementia is not a single disease but a condition that can arise from a variety of underlying disorders, each with distinct cause…
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Dementia
What Is NOT Dementia?
Before understanding what is dementia, it is crucial to learn about what is not dementia. Forgetfulness Do you ever forget why y…
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Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative brain disease that causes irreversible damage over time. The disease creat…
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Dementia
Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)
Dementia with Lewy Bodies is caused by the buildup of tiny protein deposits (Lewy Bodies) in the brain. These deposits disrupt n…
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