Home Care for the Aged Sick
Details
Aging population and longer life expectancy bring many common health issues such as chronic diseases, acute events, dementia, falls and pressure injuries affecting quality of life.
In this course, qualified nurses will equip participants with strategies to cope with daily care, resources to tap on and how to detect and manage caregiver stress. They will also learn how adopting the right mindset and communication skills can pave the path for better patient and caregiver outcomes.
Outline
•Part 1 – Understanding the Aging Process
•Part 2: Common Health Issues in Aging
•Part 3: Self Care and Preventive Strategies
Lesson 2
•Part 4: Common Care Needs for Elderly
•Part 5: Mobility Assistance and Falls Prevention
•Part 6: Safe Handling & Transfer Techniques
•Part 7: Personal Hygiene & Grooming and Toileting Assistance
•Part 8: Medication Management (Caregiver Resources)
•Part 9: Feeding Assistance
Lesson 3
•Part 10: Overview of Dementia
•Part 11: Behaviours of Concern
•Part 12: Engaging in Meaningful Activities
Lesson 4
•Part 1: Communication Tools
•Part 2: Relationship and Conflict Management
Speaker/s
Lesson 1-3:
SNB registered nurses from Tetsuyu with experience in eldercare, caregiver/healthcare worker training, patient counselling, wound management as well as dementia care
¨Accredited by AIC as Caregiver Trainer
Lesson 4:
Certified ACTA Trainer and Assessor from Society for WINGSSpecial Offer
We are a Singapore healthcare practice that delivers complete nursing, medical and therapy care in the convenience of your home.
All of Tetsuyu's locally hired staff are continuously trained to deliver a consistent high standard of care. Assigned Care Managers provide nursing care and work with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care based on a personalised plan developed in consultation with doctors.
Our proprietary Tetsuyu Home Care Connect (THCC) application helps to connect the medical team with patients and caregivers for complete and seamless care and service.
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