Posts Tagged ‘caregivers on the South Shore’
Introducing the Gardeen Monitoring System
The Gardeen Monitoring System is a comfortable, lightweight, hassle-free bracelet designed for older adults with a sensor that captures and delivers data showing activity changes over time. The system tracks and records an individual’s movement patterns and activity levels. It is discreet and easy to use, allowing individuals to wear it throughout the day without…
Read MoreTech Company PacSana Signs Major U.S. Deal
Firm’s smart bracelet technology to become an integral part of the Boston-based Gardeen system Irish homecare technology company PacSana has signed a contract with Boston-based Gardeen to use its technology as part of its monitoring solution for older adults. The deal will see the PacSana smart bracelet technology form an integral part of the Gardeen…
Read MoreVideo Tips: Safer Late-State Care Reposition in a Bed
@teepasnow Teepa shows better late state care for shifting bed position. #dementia #OT #positiveapproachtocare #teepasnow #snowapproach #dementiaawareness #carepartner #caregiver #CNA #PT #RN #RT #paccertifiedcommunity #LPN #fyp #alzheimer #carepartnerlife ♬ original sound – Teepa Snow If someone with dementia slides down the bed, your first tendency is to try to pull or slide him or her…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Heat Issues with the Elderly
There’s nothing like basking in the warm sun during the summer months, drinking Vitamin D, and working on your tan. For seniors, however, the summer heat can be challenging – even deadly – especially if they have other health issues. That’s because the elderly have a harder time regulating their body temperature. Any prescription medications…
Read MoreTeepa Snow Video Tips: How to Handle Disturbing Hallucinations
When someone suffering from Alzheimer’s experiences disturbing hallucinations, trying to orient them to reality, arguing, or even getting angry can be tempting! Renowned brain change expert Teepa Snow believes a far better response is to reflect, validate, and support the individual. Click here or on the video above to find out why – and how!…
Read MoreVideo Tips: How to Redirect and Distract Dementia Patients
@yourdementiatherapist ♬ Roxanne – Instrumental – Califa Azul When someone suffering from dementia forgets something they’re supposed to do or thinks they’re still living in the past, it can be tempting to try to orient them to reality, argue, or reason with them. Brain change experts advocate that it can be far more effective to…
Read MoreVideo Tips: Too Tired to Shower?
@belightcare ♬ Knowledge – Vin Music It may not be a copout if someone with dementia says they’re too tired to shower, or that it takes too much energy. Showering can require a tremendous amount of physical and/or mental exertion for some individuals. Click here or on the video above to learn the best way…
Read MoreWhat to Check After an Aging Person Falls
Falls by an older person shouldn’t be taken lightly. Even if no injuries are apparent, and it seems the individual tripped and fell, it’s still important to be proactive about getting the proper medical assessment after a fall. Most doctors’ visits after a fall are to check resulting injuries, but more care is warranted. Falls…
Read MoreVideo Corner: 3 Things to Never Do with Your Client with Dementia
By remembering these three tips when interacting with your client who has dementia, you’ll make your life easier as a caregiver and also reduce the chances of causing behavioral outbursts in them. Tip #1: Don’t argue with your client. This will make the situation worse and lead to frustration and backlash. Instead, acknowledge what they’re…
Read MoreHow to Develop a Backup Medication Supply for Emergencies
Many seniors need to take multiple medications for chronic health issues. Often, missing even one dose of medicine can be very dangerous for the elderly, causing them to become sick or even end up in the hospital. Unfortunately, running out of timely medications could happen if an existing supply gets misplaced or contaminated or if…
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