Are your parents ageing, but you do not want to send them to a care facility for the elderly? Are you looking to hire a private nurse to take care of your elderly loved one? If so, you should first learn about the duties and responsibilities of a private nurse. The duties…
Staying safe at home
Part of your discussion with your elders will be how to adapt the home to prevent these risks. We all know that people over the age of 65 are at high risk for falls. There are simple and effective ways to prevent falls. Decide with your elders which steps you will take…
Planning for emergencies
We all know that emergencies can happen at any time. If you are a carer of an elder, planning for emergencies will help you to cope even when things go wrong. This may sound obvious but if you have all the information you need in one place, having an Emergency Plan makes…
What is a private nurse?
Private Nurses are Registered Nurses (RNs) who assess and support clients so they can remain living in their own homes. Private Nurses help people with disabilities, chronic illness, or cognitive impairment to assist in keeping clients socially and physically active, healthy, and improve the quality of their lives. At Luxe Care, every…
Some tips to support people living with dementia
As dementia progresses through early, mid, and late-stage the role of the caregiver will also progress. These tips can help you navigate the more stressful times of dementia caregiving. Eliminate causes of stress Keep the environment consistent. Use calm, subtle colours to decorate, turn off unnecessary noise and reduce clutter. Simplifying your…
