March is almost here, and with that, spring is beckoning. This week's stress relief photo of a Japanese garden topped with a dusting of snow, was taken in Holland Park, London, England. Caregiverlist invites you to enjoy the photo and share it with loved ones. At Caregiverlist we know the realities of caregiver stress. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and caring for our seniors. Please refer your friends to apply for part-time and full-time job positions on Caregiverlist.com and visit our career center for additional career tools. We hope you have a great week.
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
-Arthur Ashe
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The beach in the winter may be be cold, but it can be a great place for a peaceful walk. We invite you to take a moment to relax and enjoy our stress relief photo and inspirational quote and share them with loved ones. This week's photo was taken at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, Illinois. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and the care you provide for our seniors. More caregivers are always needed as seniors in America are living longer. You can learn more about becoming a senior caregiver and apply for a job near you. We hope you have a great week.
"Kindness is like snow- It beautifies everything it covers."
-Kahlil Gibran
Memory loss for seniors varies, based on the type of forgetfulness they are experiencing. However, Alzheimer's disease has become the most frequent type of memory loss, with some estimates at 80% of all memory loss.
Alzheimer's disease progresses at a different rate for each person which can make the diagnosis initially more difficult.
A medical doctor can provide a senior with a test to find out the type of memory loss they are experiencing. Alzheimer's disease impacts these specific types of memory and confusion:
Online caregiver training will educate you about how to understand the progression of Alzheimer's disease and provide tools for interacting with someone with this type of memory loss.
Caregivers provide companionship and caregiving to seniors, and must remember to "care for the caregiver." We thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and caring for our seniors. This week's stress relief photo was taken in Manchester, Connecticut, on a walk in the sunshine after a snowfall. The winter berries brighten up the bare trees. We invite you to take a moment to enjoy the photo and the inspirational quote and share them with loved ones. We hope you have a great week.
"Some of the sweetest berries grow among the sharpest thorns."
-Gaelic Proverb
The SirenGPS phone application helps caregivers during emergencies. SirenGPS is an emergency panic button app available for a caregiver’s smartphone. According to SirenGPS, more than 75% of 911 calls are made from cell phones. Every second is vital during an emergency. A First responder’s responsibility is to help the patient. An emergency panic button will allow them to help them quickly.
SirenGPS allows caregivers to:
COST: Free
This mobile emergency panic button is free to use for every caregiver. Caregivers must create a profile when first opening the application. Caregivers can add required medications and medical conditions to make the emergency response more effective.
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In case of emergency, caregivers can stay up to date with local notices through the application after completing their profile. During an emergency, the caregiver’s location will be given to the dispatcher, allowing for emergency services to reach the caregiver and patient more quickly. Easy access to emergency services gives caregivers time to use their Caregiver Training to provide first aid during an emergency.
Senior caregivers, please give us your feedback on SirenGPS!
Know about any additional caregiver apps that excel at assisting with caregiving duties? Let us know.
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This week's stress relief photo was taken in Riviera Beach, Florida, at that magical time when day gives way to evening and the city lights begin to sparkle. Please enjoy and feel free to share the photo and inspirational quote with loved ones. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and caring for our seniors. Senior care training assists caregivers to better manage a senior's care needs and manage caregiver stress. We hope you have a great week.
"No sun outlasts its sunset, but it will rise again and bring the dawn."
-Maya Angelou