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Caregivers for the elderly can be anyone who is taking care, in some way, of an elderly person. This includes family and friends of the elderly, professional and volunteer, and is done for many different reasons.
Caring for another person in this way can be very rewarding at times, but at other times, very challenging and stressful. This section provides useful tips for caregivers who need support, and provides you with information on training courses, specifically directed at caregiving skills.
Caregivers have an important job when dealing with the elderly. Below are a range of resources that you can download to provide you with information, inspiration or guidance.
- Understanding the Elderly - highlights the physical, social and psychological changes that the elderly go through and how they can cope with these changes.
- Communication with the Elderly - highlights that effective communication with older people requires one to first understand them. The brochure also provides tips on how one could communicate with the elderly.
- Let's chat for a while - while family members get older, don't let the "generation gap" get in the way of a great relationship. Click to download some tips on communicating from an older person's perspective.
- The Ties that bind: Nurturing Love for your Older Parents - highlights the different challenges, issues & concerns, values, expectation and impact of the third age. It reminds adult children to have the same understanding, concern and relationship with their older parents.
- Specialised Caregiver Services - A comprehensive guide for Service Providers from NCSS
- Touch Caregivers Centre provides professional advice, information and support to caregivers
- Creating a safe haven - when planning the home for your family, give a thought to the design, details and furniture that can make your home a safer, more comfortable place for your seniors. Click to download more details.
- Someone to turn to - Caring for a seniors family member can be challenging at times. Download to find out what services you can tap on to assist you.
- A new hope for Caregivers (by NCSS) gives suggestions for elderly and disabled or mentally challenged individuals under your care.
- Read and download these eldercare issues from Today to find out all you need to know about caregiving for the elderly and also tips for caregivers
- Issue 1 (29 July 2003)
- Issue 2 (5 August 2003)
- Issue 3 (12 August 2003)
We can always keep learning to improve. Training courses exist to assist those who are providing care for the elderly. There are skills and knowledge that can make your life as a caregiver a lot easier.
Find out more about the courses that are available.
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