Loved Ones Resisting Care If your loved one is resisting care, it can be harder for you to make sure they are safe and their needs are being met. Your loved one resisting or refusing care may annoy, exasperate, or anger you, but it is important to take a step back and evaluate the situation. Why […]
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Wicking Dementia Research and Education Center Today on All Home Care Matters we are privileged to welcome a very special guest, Dr. James Vickers. Dr. Vickers is the Director of the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Center at the University of Tasmania. Furthermore, Dr. Vickers has published over 180 research papers and was awarded a DSc
Concerned About a Loved One? As the aging population continues to grow, more and more families are being faced with care responsibilities for aging loved ones. Do you have a loved one you are concerned about? Talk to your loved one’s other family and friends and see what others have noticed. It can be hard to
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Providing Independence and Care When providing care for a loved one, our top priority is to ensure that all their needs are met and that they are safe. Sometimes, as caregivers, we may automatically do things for our loved ones, like turning on lights, opening doors, and cooking meals. Unless our loved one asks us to
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