Pet Therapy for Seniors
Pets can offer many benefits to a senior’s life, including joy, fun, exercise and a sense of purpose. Here are some considerations for those interested in pet ownership or pet therapy.
e-Pamphlet – Mental Health warning signs
early 20 percent of people over age 60 suffer from some type of mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, hoarding disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
e-Pamphlet – Pain Awareness and Helping your Clients with Pain Management
For 20 years, opioids were the first (and sometimes the only) choice doctors offered to patients for pain relief.
Training Course – Standard Precautions
Explain how healthcare workers can break the chain of infection. Discuss the difference between standard precautions and transmission-based precautions.
Understanding Coronavirus
Describe the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and discuss where it came from. List the signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
Become a Certified Dementia Care Provider
This specialized, online dementia care training program was created specifically for front-line workers who want to excel in this field, advance their career and most importantly, provide superior care.
5 Things to Track When Your Parent Has Home Care
Most seniors want to stay living at home for as long as possible, but their children worry about whether their parents are living safely and have the necessary supports.
Do’s and Don’ts For Dementia Caregivers
Families often struggle with how to cope when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
5 Tools For Seniors To Avoid Isolation
Isolation and depression are two very common characteristics of aging. Many people lose touch with their friends and social networks due to a variety of reasons.
5 Home Safety Must-Haves for Seniors
Aging in place is the ideal concept for those who want to live in their own home for as long as possible. However, to age in place safely means having the support to ensure that the senior’s personal care needs are met.