Whether you’re a family caregiver or a paid professional like a personal care aide, you’re familiar with the never-ending “to-do” list. While the needs of a child with special needs may differ significantly from patients with dementia, the impact can feel the same for a caregiver. Depending on your role or profession, you might help…
A caregiver certification program has many benefits and can significantly improve your skills as a caregiver. It’s likely you already have some knowledge and experience behind you. However, a caregiver certification can take your personal and professional development to the next level. Find out if you have free access to Trualta’s training programs and certification…
Dementia is a complex condition that causes individuals to lose cognitive function over time. According to the Alzheimers Association1, an individual with dementia may experience symptoms like: There are an estimated 11 million adults in the U.S. providing care for persons with dementia. Studies2 show that 80% of people with Alzheimers disease, Lewy body dementia…
A caregiver forum is an online community for people caring for their loved ones. As a dementia caregiver for an aging parent or loved one, forums can help you connect with others in the same role. They can help you feel less alone. They can also provide practical tips for providing care. A family caregiver…
Caregiving can be lonely. Caregiver support groups are great for emotional support. They can help you feel less alone. This is an important reason to join, but support groups are also educational. As a new family caregiver, you may feel unprepared to help a loved one with dementia. You might not know much about the…
Family caregivers are often stressed. They’re also at risk for getting burned out and experiencing poor physical health. There are many ways to manage caregiver stress. One of the most important things you can do is get support and assistance. Rely on friends and family. Take advantage of support services and respite care. And join…
According to the CDC, one of the most common places for slips and falls among the aging population is in the bathroom1. Making modifications and adding equipment to your bathroom can be an easy way to prevent these accidents and keep the person you care for safe. Using a tub transfer bench or shower chair…
A tub transfer bench is a bath seat that goes in the bathtub to help you or the person you care for enter and exit the shower with ease. A portion of the tub transfer bench has legs that sit outside of the tub and the other half sits inside of the tub. To use…
You might be wondering if a tub transfer bench is the right choice for the person you care for. Here are common questions to help you learn if this is the right piece of equipment for you to purchase to improve the bath safety of the care recipient. Looking for more information about bathroom safety…
Caregivers often face challenges when helping loved ones drink independently, especially when disabilities, limited mobility, or health conditions make daily living tasks more difficult. One practical tool that’s been a game-changer for many caregivers is the nose cup. Nose cups are uniquely designed drinking cups that offer an easy solution for those who face difficulties…
As a caregiver, you know how important it is to provide skilled, quality care to your care recipient or patients. However, that can be easier said than done. Over the course of your caregiving journey, your caregiving responsibilities have likely increased, changed, or become more complicated–and you may feel out of your depth. Research states…
You may be thinking about building on your existing skills and becoming a certified caregiver by taking a caregiver certification course. This option offers many benefits to both you and your care recipient. However, it may have been a long time since you’ve been back to school. Although writing down lecture notes in notebooks, studying…