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For older people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, routines can be very beneficial. They can help our elderly loved ones feel more secure and in control of their lives, helping them develop good habits they can stick to. Routines that incorporate joy while also creating predictability have several other noteworthy benefits. Creating a routine … Continued
Caring for Your Elderly Loved Ones Introduction As our loved ones age, their needs often change, and they may require assistance to maintain their independence and quality of life. In Ireland, home help services have become a lifeline for many families seeking to support their elderly relatives in the comfort and familiarity of their own … Continued
At present 90% of frail older people in Ireland live at home, with 80% of them living well and independently, according to an article in a recent Irish Independent newspaper. One in five people aged over 85 reside in a nursing home which means, of course, that four out of five people over 85 years … Continued
Would You Like A Change in Career? What About Home Care?Some of these situations may describe yours. These are the common lifestyles for many of our homecarers working for Comfort Keepers, or they were before they started working.Have you always wanted to work as a nurse or in healthcare? Are you fed up of your … Continued
Comfort Keepers has a number of vacancies for Home Carers across Ireland in many of its seventeen offices. Read on to see if a career in Home Care is right for you.Are you caring?Are you reliable, punctual and empathetic?Have you cared for children or older people in the past?Are you looking for a new career?Are … Continued
Mark Lyden is representing the NMCM office in the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year 2015. From Co. Meath, Mark used to be a watchmaker but on taking on an administrative role within the Alzheimer’s Unit in his area, his employers obviously saw that he was right for a caring role and encouraged him to … Continued
As a carer, what would you do every day in your work? If you are wondering exactly what work as a home carer is like, this will give you an idea.Caring With Personal CareSome clients will need some help with their personal care, be it showering, washing hair, or getting dressed. You will receive training … Continued
Did you know that the 9 Irish people who lived over 110 years were all women? More of us are living for longer than ever before and although healthy living helps, it’s not the only reason. The number exceeding the age, not of just 100, but of 110 is going to increase. Katherine Plunket who … Continued
We recently spoke to three carers in different parts of the country, of various ages and at different stages in their career. If you are considering a career in home care, you might like to read what they enjoy about caring and how they went about becoming a home carer.Going Into NursingSabrina has been working … Continued
Why do people need home carers? Why are they in such demand now? We all know about the shortage of beds in hospitals. Imagine you’ve had a fall. You broke your collarbone and had to spend a number of weeks in hospital. You live alone and the hospital nurses suggested you move to a nursing … Continued
