Janet McCarthy is an experienced caregiver who says being adaptable is a key part of effective communication. “We must all have the ability to shift when needed to accommodate all parties,” she says. Being mindful of other people’s needs and feelings is necessary. Of course, … [Read more...] about Hiring a Caregiver: A Need for Flexibility, Patience, and Preparedness
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Hiring a Caregiver: Establishing Expectations
Whether families hire a caregiver privately or through an agency, Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence at Home, says they need to let their expectations be known from the first. Do they want the caregiver to engage the client with games and conversation? Do they … [Read more...] about Hiring a Caregiver: Establishing Expectations
Hiring a Caregiver: What Information Needs to Be Communicated
When a caregiver is hired, one of the things that needs to be communicated by the family is what is normal for the client. By having this information, the hired caregiver can then know what is abnormal. “Once normal is established, then abnormals should always be communicated to … [Read more...] about Hiring a Caregiver: What Information Needs to Be Communicated
Caregiving is More Than Pretty Flowers
There are a lot of emotions that go into bringing a caregiver into the fold, whether that means hiring someone you don’t know to take care of a loved one or asking someone you do know, like a sibling, to act in a different capacity. Caregiving means establishing trust, and good … [Read more...] about Caregiving is More Than Pretty Flowers
When Grandparents are the Parents
If you were to combine the ingenuity of Batman’s gadgets with Superman’s super speed, grandparents would still outdo them on both counts. When they’re needed, grandparents “leap tall buildings in a single bound” with crafty crafts, extra hugs, and plenty of sugary-baked goods in … [Read more...] about When Grandparents are the Parents