Surviving as a Caregiver: Be Compassionate, Be Tough

For many caregivers it’s tough out their trying to make ends meet.   On top of making ends meet anyone in the caregiver profession understands that being a caregiver is no easy job, but it’s important and rewarding.   Likewise, it takes a great deal of genuine compassion and stamina to be a caregiver.   At the American Caregiver Association we…

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Resident Skin Care

One of the more important jobs that you will perform in the assisted living environment includes the prevention and treatment of skin problems.  While skin care is important to all of us, it is even more critical with respect to the residents in your care home simply because they are more vulnerable.  More particularly, as you age your skin…

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