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Companion Care Services - To the Nines

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Testimonial by Family Member

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An Action Plan for Caregiver and Client Safety at Home

Building on the to do lists developed from the tips in this series, you can create your action plan for safety and keep it on hand to remind both you and your client about staying safe at home. Supplies needed: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Safety tips you will follow/New ways to do the tasks: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Issues you need to discuss with the client and/or family members/guardian: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ People or organizations to contact for help, tools, or information: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________...

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Caregiver Safety: What to do if you are if you are hurt on the job

How do work-related injuries occur? Through a single event, such as falling and hurting your back or getting burned while cooking for the client. Through repeated activity or contact, such as back strain from daily assisting with transfers; asthma from repeated exposure to animals, dust, or cleaning products; or a skin rash from using chemicals or repeatedly washing hands. Tips What to do if you get hurt on the job Get medical treatment. If it’s a medical emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency room right away! Make sure to tell the doctor that your injury happened at work....

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Caregiver Safety: Dealing with stress from the job

Stress happens when your mind and body are overloaded with pressure and worry. This overload is not good for your health, especially if it continues for a long period of  time. Causes of job stress for homecare workers include Concern about the well-being of the client. Long hours. Pressure to do tasks quickly or too many tasks at once. Fears about losing your job. Poor communication between you and the client. Job tasks that you believe are hazardous or conditions in the client’s home that you believe are unsafe. Requests to do tasks that are not part of your job....

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Caregiver Safety: Fire and electrical safety

Fire and electricity hazards, if not properly addressed, could lead to electrical shocks and burns. Tools Have these things available or installed to make the job safer: Smoke alarms on each floor (Check batteries at least once a year.) Fire extinguisher—Know where it is and make sure it has been serviced regularly. Get training on how to use it. If there is no extinguisher, ask the client or apartment manager about it, if appropriate. Tips General fire safety: Plan and practice evacuation in case of a fire. Know where the exits (including windows) are. Write down emergency numbers, and in...

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Caregiver Safety: Preventing trips and falls

There may be  hazards around the house that could cause trips and falls  leading  to bruises and sprains or worse, broken bones. Tools Use these things to make the tasks safer: Shoes with nonslip soles. Carpet fasteners or double-sided carpet tape to help keep rugs in place. Adequate lighting throughout the home, including walkways, stairs, and outdoor areas. Make sure all light bulbs are working. Keep flashlights on hand in case of power outages. Tips Use nonskid wax on floors or no wax at all. Clear walkways and stairs of obstacles and tripping hazards like boxes, papers, and other items....

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Caregiver Safety: Cooking and shopping for the client

When cooking and shopping for the client, watch out for  burns, fires, cuts from knives , muscle strains and sprains from reaching and lifting, as well as slips and falls from spills. Tools Use these things to make the tasks safer: Potholders, gloves, or mitts when handling food on the stove or in the oven. Stepstools to reach items overhead. Carts to carry groceries or other heavy items. Tongs to lower food into boiling water. Fire extinguishers labeled as B, B-C, or A-B-C for flammable liquids. Tips Knives: Store knives safely. If you are interrupted while cutting something, lay the...

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Sunrise of Danville Fall Lecture Series : October 2017 - January 2018

A  lecture series on topics for families needing care for senior members has been organized by Christina Rice, MBA,  who is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist.  The series addresses families who can benefit from  experts’  perspectives  and receive the support of others whose families are experiencing similar life circumstances. How to Downsize/Selling the family home October 12, 2017 | 6:00-7:30pm Christina Rice, MBA & Seniors Real Estate Specialist will share 3 important steps to simplify the downsizing process & how to transition into senior living. She will also share how to maximize the profit while minimizing the stress. She will...

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