Training and support Archives - Page 3 of 6 - The Good Care Group

Training and support Archives - Page 3 of 6 - The Good Care Group

The power of bubbles

Posted 08 Nov 2019

The power of bubbles

“Yoohoo! Cooee!” she cried out of the window into the courtyard below. When that didn’t work she pulled her hanky from inside her sleeve and waved it out of the window to get their attention. A few steps behind her,

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Preparing for handover day

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Preparing for handover day

The day of handover is one of the most important days in a placement. It’s a very busy day and can be stressful, not only for the carer, but also for the client, who may be feeling anxious about the

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Using technology to communicate with older people

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Using technology to communicate with older people

Using technology to communicate with older people can be immensely beneficial. This blog will tell you all about the pros/cons and how to get started. Using technology to communicate with older people has never been more important. Of course, these

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Risk and reward: Positive risk taking for clients

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Risk and reward: Positive risk taking for clients

At The Good Care Group, much of our work revolves around ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients. We take great care in minimising risks to protect those under our care. However, there’s another side to this coin—positive risk-taking.

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How to support an older person following a fall

Posted 08 Nov 2019

How to support an older person following a fall

Care for older loved ones by improving your understanding of how to assess and support an older person following a fall. In this article, we’ll discuss how to support an older person following a fall in a manner that emphasises

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Thoughtful ways to offer support for family carers

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Thoughtful ways to offer support for family carers

Providing support for family carers can be immensely important; it shows how much you value their efforts and allows them to have a well-deserved break every now and again. To mark Carers Week 2018 and honour the vital work that

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I’m a carer, not a cleaner!

Posted 08 Nov 2019

I’m a carer, not a cleaner!

Where do we draw the line between doing our duties as a carer, and becoming a cleaner? Relief Carer, Leatitia explores this dilemma. Some time ago I overheard a conversation between a group of trainee carers on their induction week

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Teamwork and working in a double up

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Teamwork and working in a double up

Carer blog series by our own relief carer continues to explore more topics related to the personal experiences related of working as a live-in carer. Some people enjoy working in teams: they like the camaraderie, the shared responsibility, and finding

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I can’t get my client to do anything

Posted 08 Nov 2019

I can’t get my client to do anything

Carer Blog series continues as Laetitia talks through the experiences of helping someone through depression. The ageing process brings about many changes in people, not only the obvious physical changes, but the less visible changes to mood and the psyche.

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Making New Year’s resolutions? Put support for family carers on your list

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Making New Year’s resolutions? Put support for family carers on your list

If you’re looking to make a meaningful change in the coming year, think about offering a helping hand and increasing support for family carers. Offering support for family carers can make a real difference. This gesture could improve quality of

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