New Year Resolutions Of A Carer By Sandra Cooney At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

So here we go - a new year arrived and maybe we forgot to review the 2008 one, or to set goals for 2009. Nevermind, what really is important is, whether the change will actually happen.

Here is a tip for this year: just watch and measure, if possible, all that you do and try to overcome yourself the next time. Especially in the caring business, we see how important it is to work on our own personal skills so that we can be better communicators, better helpers, better friends.

Anyway, don’t forget to wish something nice for yourself as well - how about giving yourself a smile every morning? Wish you good luck and a successful year!

5 Must-Know Safety Tips in Caring for the Elderly

Everyone knows that you should not put cables in one’s way because they could stumble and fall easily. This is even more important to remember when your are caring for the elderly.

However, there are much more issues you should remember when looking after your elderly Mum or Dad. In this case you become a carer and as such it would be useful to do as is advised to the attendees of the FETAC Practical Home Care Skills Course:

Identify the different ways that a Carer’s personal standard of hygiene assists in the prevention of infection

Understand how infection can be transmitted in a care environment

Prevent cross-infection. This prevention includes the correct and appropriate use of cleaning procedures and the use of protective equipment

Food should be stored hygienically, safely and free from hazards

Recognise the importance of fire prevention, accident prevention and learn the different ways that fire and accidents are prevented in the home and caring environment

If you find these difficult to deal with or if you would like to discuss any of these issues, give us a call on 1890 500 005 and see how our carers can help you straight away.

Elderly Care: Spend Christmas with Your Dearest

How important is it for you to be with your children at Christmas? Sometimes whole families gather together and they celebrate these most fabulous seasons of the year.

We all want to spend our Christmas dinner surrounded by those we love - our parents, our kids, grandparents, and sometimes even friends who are not our direct relatives.

Sometimes we are not aware how tough it can be to leave an elderly person on their own at Christmas - so make sure that you invite your family members to spend the evening with you.

They will give it back, believe me - their smile and maybe even slightly improved health will let you know that you’ve done something really good. Wish you a merry Christmas!

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