The Importance of Respecting Clients' Routines
In any profession that involves providing services to clients, it is crucial to respect their routines and personal organization…
In any profession that involves providing services to clients, it is crucial to respect their routines and personal organization…
Caregiving is a responsibility that requires diligence, empathy, and strict adherence to medical guidelines, particularly when i…
Introduction Welcome to your new role as a Home Care Aide! This manual is designed to help you understand your responsibilities,…
1. ___ are found in relatively large amounts in the body. → Macrominerals 2. ___ are sometimes chemical constituents of …
Resident Name: [Insert Name] Date of Birth: [Insert DOB] Date of Admission: [Insert Date] Primary Diagnosis: Stroke Other Diagno…
Resident Information Name: [Resident’s Full Name] Date of Birth: [DOB] Diagnosis: Dementia (specify type if known, e.g., Alzheim…
Resident Name: [Insert Name] Date of Admission: [Insert Date] Primary Diagnosis: Hypertension, Insomnia, Schizophrenia, and Ment…
Understanding Person-Centered Care "Person-centered" refers to a mindset and approach that emphasizes respect, empath…
Question 1: Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine. Questio…
My name is Kendall. I was born into privilege, a world where my skin color was my first advantage, though I never gave it much t…
Resident Name: [Client's Name] Date of Birth: [DOB] Age: 34 years old Date of Plan Initiation: [Date] Facility: [Adult Famil…
Dementia with Lewy Bodies is caused by the buildup of tiny protein deposits (Lewy Bodies) in the brain. These deposits disrupt n…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative brain disease that causes irreversible damage over time. The disease creat…
Dementia encompasses around 60 different diseases, each presenting with unique symptoms. For a diagnosis of dementia, at least t…
Dementia occurs when brain cells are damaged, disrupting their ability to communicate with each other. This breakdown in communi…
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) refers to a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities, such as memory …
Delirium is a medical condition that can resemble dementia but is distinctly different. Unlike dementia, delirium involves sever…
Depression is a common and treatable illness that affects the body, mood, and thoughts. It is linked to physical changes in the …
As a caregiver, it is essential to understand how dementia affects both the body and mind. Gaining knowledge about dementia fost…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria infect part of the urinary tract, such as the bladder. Often referred to as…
ADLs encompass the basic tasks required for everyday life, such as bathing, dressing, eating, oral care, toileting, and mobility…
Right to Express Sexuality Every individual has the right to express their sexuality without fear of judgment. General Consider…
When working with families of individuals with dementia, it’s essential to recognize that each family member brings their own ex…