Listening may be one of the most important things you can do for a resident who is dying. Pay attention to these conversations. Do not babble or act especially cheerful or sad. Be … [Read more...]
Week 7 Skill Scenario #1 – Protecting Patient’s or Resident’s Rights
When you work on the front lines of health care, you should never abuse a patient or nursing home resident physically, emotionally, verbally or sexually. You need to watch for and report any signs … [Read more...]
Week 6 Skill Scenario #2: Care for People with Vision Problems
People over the age of 40 are at risk for developing certain serious vision problems. These include cataracts, glaucoma, and blindness. Nursing home residents who have vision problems should be … [Read more...]
Week 6 Skill Scenario #1: Caring for People with Dementia – Alzheimer’s
Dementia is a general term that refers to a serious loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning and communicating. (De means from. Mentia means mind.) Symptoms of Alzheimer's … [Read more...]
Week 5 Skill Scenario #2: Nutrition and Diabetic Wound Healing
If you work as a home health aide your job includes many things. You may be responsible in preparing healthy food for your client. You need to be knowledgeable in choosing nutritious food so that … [Read more...]