Family Caregivers Online Training |
Jamaicans have a tradition of lovingly caring for our sick and elderly at home. We thought about bringing you this caregiving training because we know that caregiving is very new to many of you. Frankly, you might be on the verge of pulling your hair out because you are clueless, and really don't know half of what you should do. Caregiving is not easy and requires a faith walk. Westmoreland Online Caregiving Training School is here to help.
Caring for a senior or elderly relative or friend or client at home may be one of the most gratifying and rewarding experiences of a lifetime, but is one that may also be filled with frustration, physical and mental weariness, and at times, resentment. This video series is for all family members who are old enough to provide care. Everyone should learn how to provide care safely.
Understanding the challenges and responsibilities of elder care, learning how to deal with day-to-day challenges and providing a safe and senior-friendly environment to loved ones is essential in the caregiving process. Encouraging seniors to stick to medication schedules, preventing dehydration and providing proper hygiene are essential in long-term care scenarios.
Caring for a senior or elderly relative or friend or client at home may be one of the most gratifying and rewarding experiences of a lifetime, but is one that may also be filled with frustration, physical and mental weariness, and at times, resentment. This video series is for all family members who are old enough to provide care. Everyone should learn how to provide care safely.
Understanding the challenges and responsibilities of elder care, learning how to deal with day-to-day challenges and providing a safe and senior-friendly environment to loved ones is essential in the caregiving process. Encouraging seniors to stick to medication schedules, preventing dehydration and providing proper hygiene are essential in long-term care scenarios.
Learning how to safely transfer seniors in a variety of scenarios while at the same time protecting the caregiver are essential, as is learning how to deal with security and safety in the home especially of a senior diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Caring for seniors in a home environment also means providing care for the caregiver. Time-outs, support, dealing with difficult family members as well as the emotional, physical and mental strains of caregiving are addressed in this online caregiving video training program. |
Dealing with behavior problems such as aggression is also discussed, as are recognizing and preventing situations of senior abuse.
Learning how to identify the warning signs of senior abuse and dealing with feelings of anger, resentment and stress are addressed in this online video training course, and are as important for caregivers as they are for all family members. Those of you who are new to caregiving, we hope this video training helps to keep you from pulling your hair out. |
Finally, learning about community options for respite and end-of-life or hospice scenarios will help caregivers provide the best in effective, efficient and quality home care for seniors. Remember that you should only call YOUR local emergency number and for Jamaica its always 1-1-9.
Family Caregiver Training Video Series
Pseudobulbar Affect: An Emotional Mismatch
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a medical condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of crying or laughing, often in socially inappropriate situations. It is sometimes referred to as emotional lability, pathological crying and laughing, or emotional incontinence. An episode of PBA can occur at any time, even in inappropriate social situations. Watch this video about PBA to learn more about the condition.
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a medical condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of crying or laughing, often in socially inappropriate situations. It is sometimes referred to as emotional lability, pathological crying and laughing, or emotional incontinence. An episode of PBA can occur at any time, even in inappropriate social situations. Watch this video about PBA to learn more about the condition.
Legal and Financial
Legal and financial assistance for those caring for family members or friends. Healthy Eating
Healthy eating tips for those caring for family members and friends. Dementia with Agitation
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Learn Caregiving Skills
Good Body Mechanics
Learn Proper body mechanics used in caregiving. Caregiving for Someone With Dementia
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Spasticity: Loosen Up
Spasticity is a post-stroke condition that can cause limited coordination and muscle movement and painful muscle spasms in your arms and legs. Stroke survivors identify spasticity as one of the top three most prevalent post-stroke conditions. Stroke Management Self- Care. Part 2
Stroke Management Self Care. Part 3
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Caregiver Training 101
This is one of a series of comprehensive videos designed to help the caregiver and their love one navigate life and manage dementia Stroke Management. Self-Care ( Part 1)
Young Stroke Survivors with Aphasia
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Dementia and wandering: suggestions for family caregivers
A brief introduction to Family Caregiver Alliance's Caregiver College Video Series covering the following: 1)Transfer Skills, 2) Nutrition, 3) Dental Care, 4) Bathing & Dressing, 5) Toileting, 6) Behavioral Issues and 7) Caregiver Self-Care
Transfer Skills
Tips and instructions on how to use gravity and leverage to assist you when lifting or transferring a loved one who has limited mobility. Best Way to Transfer Your Loved One From Bed to Wheelchair, Car, Bath, and More..
Safer, easier transfers for disabled patients and their caregivers. Reduce stress, reduce injuries, give better care. Dental Care
Behavior Issues
Helping family caregiver deal with care recipient's sometimes difficult behaviors. Toiletting & Incontinence
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Nutrition
Family Caregivers can learn new and unique ways to help the proper Nutrition, health, eating and drinking of healthy foods. Bathing & Dressing
Transfer Techniques For Patients With Stroke (Part 1: Maximal Assistance Transfer)
This video shows safe maximal assistance transfer techniques for stroke victims. It is important that caregivers know safe handling and transfer techniques so as to minimize injuries to themselves and their patients. Transfer Techniques For Patients With Stroke (Part 3: Minimum Assistance Transfer)
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Self-Care
Living Room Safety
Helping your loveone navigate safely in the living space Providing Personal Care
More information about giving personal care Caregiver Training Part II: Hallucinations
Caregiver Training Part IV: Refusal
to Take Medication Caregiver Training Part V: Repetitive Behaviors
Caregiver Training Part VII: Sundowning
Stroke Therapy at Home
Therapy to do at home for stroke patients. (Always consult doctor before trying any new therapy at home.) Crutch Gait Training
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Bathroom Safety
How to Give a Body Bath in Bed
Learn how to care for your loved one especially learn how to give your loved one a bed bath. Home Safety Tips
Safety cannot be over emphasized Caregiver Training Part III: Refusal to Bathe
Caregiver Training Part VI: Repetitive Questions
Passive Range of Motion Exercises
Gait Training
Know the gait training techniques so you can help your love one stay safe Stroke Education Video
Caregivers should learn about stroke Jamaica's emergency code is 119 Handling Aggressive Behaviors p2 of 3
How to use canes, crutches and
walkers after surgery |
Group Home or Nursing Home Caregiving
Wandering and Elopement
Wandering and elopement are very real threats for someone suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Raising awareness, understanding the risk factors, and taking appropriate preventative measures can lead to best outcomes.
The information in this video will greatly assist caregivers (both home caregivers and those working in
institutionalized settings) in keeping our aging loved ones safe.
Wandering and elopement are very real threats for someone suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Raising awareness, understanding the risk factors, and taking appropriate preventative measures can lead to best outcomes.
The information in this video will greatly assist caregivers (both home caregivers and those working in
institutionalized settings) in keeping our aging loved ones safe.
DEMENTIA WORKSHOPS - VERY IMPORTANT
Starting to plan for the future as early as possible ensures that the person with dementia can play a role in making important health care and financial decisions.
Family caregivers and people at the early stage of the illness will learn the importance of early planning, review the different kinds of planning that need to be considered, and look at strategies for ensuring that the person's wishes are honoured now and in the future.
Starting to plan for the future as early as possible ensures that the person with dementia can play a role in making important health care and financial decisions.
Family caregivers and people at the early stage of the illness will learn the importance of early planning, review the different kinds of planning that need to be considered, and look at strategies for ensuring that the person's wishes are honoured now and in the future.
DEALING WITH DEMENTIA PATIENTS
Too often, aging service providers find that caregivers have not mastered the art & science of dementia communication, resulting in an unsuccessful - and undignified - dining experience.
When they should be experiencing the comfort of a familiar routine, persons with dementia are instead experiencing confusion, frustration, and anxiety.
The presenter, Erin Bonitto, MS, ADC, will offer concrete examples of dementia communication coaching. Any caregiver or leader will take away real-world ideas for improving the dining experience for persons with dementia.
Too often, aging service providers find that caregivers have not mastered the art & science of dementia communication, resulting in an unsuccessful - and undignified - dining experience.
When they should be experiencing the comfort of a familiar routine, persons with dementia are instead experiencing confusion, frustration, and anxiety.
The presenter, Erin Bonitto, MS, ADC, will offer concrete examples of dementia communication coaching. Any caregiver or leader will take away real-world ideas for improving the dining experience for persons with dementia.
Dementia Tips - How to Serve a Meal
to a Person with Dementia Dementia Tips: Food Cuing for Appetite and Pleasure
Dementia Tips - How to Speak to Someone
with Advanced Dementia Caregiving Training 101
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Creative Age Appropriate
Dementia Activities Coming up with age appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. These videos provide simple age appropriate activities. These are great activities for family caregivers who are caring for someone at home or activity directors in assisted living facilities. Dealing With Aggression
Handling Aggressive Behaviors p3 of 3
Wheelchair to Car Instructional Video Concussion / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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