Private nurse home care can come with its challenges, especially when providing home care for seniors. The biggest challenge can be knowing, recognizing, and walking through the five stages of grief with your patients and their families. These stages can be experienced due to the loss of a person, an experience, or an ability. The … Read more
As I was seeking dementia care homes near me, I began wondering how I was going to find a home care provider that was able to keep their emotions in check. I knew it would be difficult being a healthcare worker, but I did not want the emotions of the job to cloud judgment or … Read more
No matter the position in which you serve professionally or personally, communication will always be essential. It can be a challenge when working in-home care for seniors to communicate fluently with everyone involved. Sometimes, generational gaps can get in the way and cloud our understanding of one another. It can feel as though we are … Read more
When caring for this type of patient. There can be a lot of items on your to-do list. You are expected to act as a normal caregiver and as a fill-in for the patient when they are having an off day and struggle to remember things, such as taking their medications. Add these things in … Read more
When you take on any caregiver job, you desire to do whatever you can for your patient. If the patient is in pain, you want to give them relief. If the patient is sad, you want to bring them joy. Sometimes, it can become challenging to find ways to provide these things to the patient. … Read more
Now that vaccines are being readily distributed and states are lifting restrictions, it can be straightforward to begin backing off on the precautions you have taken as a home care provider. It can be tempting to lessen the amount of caution you use, but it could also be detrimental to the patients who require personal … Read more
There are many types of home health aide positions out on the market today, such as scheduled daily shifts, night shifts, and 24-hour shifts. Of course, a 24-hour shift-type nurse has to have the availability and flexibility to do these shifts. They can be scheduled at a moment’s notice, and as a nurse, you need … Read more
As we age, there are many ailments to be warned about, but the biggest of them all is dementia. Dementia is not a part of aging; most people believe that it is because of its effect on the elderly, but various brain illnesses cause it because it is a syndrome. For those whom this disease … Read more
Every family has its own unique home care needs, and finding the right provider for your loved one can often feel overwhelming. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some essential details to consider during your search for a home health care provider, as well as a brief overview of the services offered by TLC Home … Read more
Hospitals, everyone thinks, are where most nurses need to be, especially with what is going on in our country today, but they are not the only medical industry places that need help. With a shortage of nurses, people who need help at home are struggling to do daily activities. Yes, becoming a hospital nurse is … Read more