Posts Tagged ‘in-home care NYC’
CDPAP Terms You Should Know
If you or someone you love requires in-home care in the state of New York, you are bound to have some questions about the CDPAP program. This is a Medicaid funded program that allows an individual to employ a friend, family member, or other acquaintance as their caregiver. Instead of having to interview and search…
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
Being a caregiver for a family member or friend can be stressful and exhausting, yet also rewarding. When you are dedicated to caring for another, it’s difficult to remember to take time for yourself, and caregivers often experience burnout because of this. If you don’t take time for self-care, you may become less efficient at…
Read MoreIndoor Activities to Promote Wellness
When someone is housebound due to limited mobility, it is important that the caregiver encourages and engages in activities with the individual to promote both mental and physical wellbeing. When someone cannot leave their home on a daily basis and needs extra care, it is even more important to focus on their emotional and physical…
Read MoreThe Responsibilities of a Family Caregiver
When a person can no longer care for themselves, whether because of limited mobility, an impaired mental state, or another reason, they will rely heavily on their caregiver for all the things that they can no longer do themselves. Their caregiver will have to see to their every need including their medications, bathing, food preparation,…
Read MoreTips for Caregivers to Maintain Mental Wellness
Maintaining mental wellness as a caregiver is just as important for your patient as it is for you. When you lose sight of keeping yourself mentally healthy, it affects your ability to focus, your mood, and your capability to effectively care for your patients and give them what that they need. When you are constantly…
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