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Newsletter for February - Training College
Newsletter for November - Training College
Newsletter for December - Training College
Newsletter for January - Training College
Newsletter for September 2007
Newsletter for October 2007
Newsletter for November (Home Health Services)
Barbara won the Access Action Award
New Contract with City of Stirling
Newsletter for July 2007 - What is Advocacy, Introduction of WORKPLACE TRAINER Jacqueline Appleton...
The CurtinFM inteview record of Barbara and Irwin
Newsletter for June 2007 - access program and workplace in NSW, Falls-an important issue.....
Newsletter for May 2007 - Federal government access program, employer demand demonstration program...
Accidents and falls occur mainly in your bathroom. What can you do to prevent this happening?
New course starts in April
Senior first aid course starts every other Saturday
Carealot Care Worker Needed
Care Idea Pays Off
Choosing Homecare For Your Ageing Parents
Do You Know Someone Who May Need A Break From Caring?
Newsletter for February - Training College
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/Feb_08_Trn.pdf
Newsletter for November - Training College
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/Nov_07_Trn.pdf
Newsletter for December - Training College
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/Dec_07_Trn.pdf
Newsletter for January - Training College
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/Jan_08_Trn.pdf
Newsletter for September 2007
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/training_september_newsletter.jpg
Newsletter for October 2007
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/training_october_newsletter.pdf
Newsletter for November (Home Health Services)
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/hhs_november_newsletter.jpg
Barbara won the Access Action Award
In September Managing Director Barbara Jane Davey received Access Action Award 2007 for her 13 years commitment to caring for individuals and families.
The Award was presented by Mayor Laurie Taylor from the City of Nedlands.
New Contract with City of Stirling
Carealot was successful in their 2007—2008 tende application for the provision of home care services for the City of Stirling. Well done!!
Newsletter for July 2007 - What is Advocacy, Introduction of WORKPLACE TRAINER Jacqueline Appleton...
The newsletter for May 2007 includes:
*What is Advocacy-
Many Carers are unsure of what an advocate is and how it could apply to them, so here is a brief outline to help put them in the picture.
*Introduction of WORKPLACE TRAINER Jacqueline Appleton-
*Why sign your employee on a traineeship?
Tonia approached Just Better Care Hawkesbury Nepean for a traineeship, what was a traineeship?
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/training_july_newsletter.pdf
The CurtinFM inteview record of Barbara and Irwin
Barbara and Irwin were interviewed by CurtinFM on 09 July 2007. They detailed the philosophy of Carealot: "Treat each of our clients with the same dignity, respect and love offered to a close friend or relative."
The recorded file can be availabled in: (9.67MB, WMA file)
http://www.carealot.com.au/Barbara_interview.wma
Newsletter for June 2007 - access program and workplace in NSW, Falls-an important issue.....
The newsletter for June 2007 includes:
*The introduction of Senior First Aid course
*Access Program in NSW
*Introduction to our new WORKPLACE TRAINERS in NSW
*Falls-An important issue
*Introduction to our energetic training manager: Marcia Alves
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/training_june_newsletter.pdf
Newsletter for May 2007 - Federal government access program, employer demand demonstration program...
The newsletter for May 2007 includes:
*The Access Program-
Federal government initiative directed towards the unemployed in various target groups an ages ranging from 16yr old unemployed, single parents, and people with disabilities, those over 45yrs to name of few.
*employer demand demonstration program-
This program offers a full Certificate III in Home and Community, Aged Care or Disability Services.
*Introduction to our 2 new WORKPLACE TRAINERS and ASSESSORS
*Senior first aid course
Newsletter download: http://www.carealot.com.au/training_may_newsletter.pdf
Accidents and falls occur mainly in your bathroom. What can you do to prevent this happening?
The elderly or those with limited mobility are at risk to falls in their bathrooms more so than any other area in the home.
It is easy to understand why more accidents occur in the bathroom than in any other room in the home. Bathroom surfaces, such as tile, porcelain and linoleum, tend to become slippery when wet. Even for those with unrestricted mobility, the bathroom is a room in which to exercise caution. For those with limited mobility, and for those for whom a fall will likely result in serious injury, the bathroom can be an accident waiting to happen.
Irwin Davey, owner of Grab Rails Plus installs bathroom safety products designed to make the bathroom a safer and more accessible room for the elderly and the disabled. He says that slippery, wet surfaces in the bathroom, combined with the many weight transfers that occur there, account for most bathroom accidents.
He recommends the following tips to make bathrooms safer for all who use them:
Purchase and install the appropriate grab rails. You should install grab rails securely, wherever weight transfers are taking place. The grab rails should also be placed in pairs: two to assist those getting on and off the toilet, and two to assist those getting into and out of the bath or shower. Sinks, vanities, and towel racks are not grab rails, and an accident may result if they are used as such.
Make sure that all mats are securely fastened to the floor with grip strips. This includes mats in front of the bath, sink, and toilet. A slip is surely to result if the mats are not secured to the floor. Non-slip vinyl flooring is the material of choice to prevent slips in the bathroom.
Anyone who has undergone hip surgery will be unable to sit at the 90-degree angle that a typical toilet seat requires. A raised toilet seat will be a great help to those who experience difficulty sitting down and getting back up again.
Keep the bathroom clear and free of obstacles. Make certain to put electrical appliances, such as hair dryers and electric shavers, away when they are not in use. Never, under any circumstances, leave an appliance plugged in, if it is not in use.
Getting in and out of the bath is the most difficult (and dangerous) movement required in the bathroom for those with limited mobility. In such cases, a bath lift could prevent a potentially dangerous slip. Wheelchair-accessible showers and bath units fitted with doors are other options to make the tub more accessible.
Hot water can scald. You should install faucets that are thermostatically controlled to prevent burns, or set your hot water heater to its lowest setting.
If you feel you are not up to the task of undertaking the necessary bathroom renovations yourself, Iwins from Grab Rails Plus will be happy to assist you. All you have to do is call the Carealot office to speak to Irwin. Call now on (08) 9386 5266
New course starts in April
Carealot training college is going to offer a new course in April, which is regarding to elligible people can enrol the course for FREE. Detail please call +61 8 9386 3602, our friendly staff will assist you. Or email to Marcia Alves: m.alves@carealot.com.au
Course Flyer: http://www.carealot.com.au/training_short_course.pdf
Senior first aid course starts every other Saturday
Carealot training college is offering national recognised "Senior first aid" course to public every other Saturday. Please register your interests on:
Carealot Training College
Phone +61 8 9386 3602
OR email to:
Marcia Alves, Training manager
Email: m.alves@carealot.com.au
The first 10 students will get corporate concession rate for just AUD$95.
Course flyer: http://www.carealot.com.au/training_course_senior_first_aid....
Carealot Care Worker Needed
Imagine yourself in a career that combines your desire to care for others with the flexibility and training that you can count on for your future.
Carealot offers an environment that empower and rewards employees. Flexibility in day to day scheduling including days, nights, evenings, weekends, school hours etc. Our salary includes holiday and sick leave and if required the use of a Carealot vehicle.
Free Accredited Training (Cert III) available through the Carealot Training College.
Ring Barbara now on 08-93865266
email: b.davey@carealot.com.au
Care Idea Pays Off
Father's death brings new life - By Cortlan Bennett (Sunday Times)
The death of her father helped registerd nurse, Barbara Macleod, begin a new buiness venture. The expatriate Canadian had been visiting her family in Calgary in December 1995 when she learned of the circumstances surrounding her father's death.
"My father passed away in a hospital environment when he could have been home when he died," Ms Macleod said. "My family didn't even know he was so close to death."
Although her father's death was sudden, it was the profound realisation that he could have died peacefully in his own home, surrounded by family and friends, instead of alone in hospital that prompted Ms Macleod to act. "That was the driver," she said. "I came back to Australia and did a business plan and opened Carealot Home Health Services in 1996."
From a small office behind a pharmacy in Mosman Park, Ms Macleod's home health-care venture grew from a one-woman operation to a staff of 30 in less than a year. The company specialises in caring for the aged and sick in their own homes, assisting with day-to-day chores and medication. Years on, Carealot has two offices, employing 125 staff who service more than 900 families throughout WA.
Choosing Homecare For Your Ageing Parents
Lisa ran into the house... "Hi Mum, going to quickly throw a load in the washer and get the dishwasher started. Have you eaten yet? If not I brought over a plate with some chicken and potatoes on it. I know I am late, I'm sorry. Only have a couple of minutes until I have to pick up the boys from school. I'll try to stop by later to switch over the laundry otherwise will do tomorrow. Did you take your pills? (pause) Mum... your not dressed yet... Are you okay?
David says his meeting ran long and he won't be home early tonight so he can't do the lawn but I will try to drop Robert or Justin over to at least get started on the mowing. I can then run and get your prescriptions refilled and pick up a few groceries for you while that is going on... looks like fish and chips tonight. Gotta run, see you in a bit!"
How many of us 'baby boomers' can related to this scene. As many as 1 in 5 who live in the same community as our parents are current caregivers for at least one aging parent.
97% of people over the age of 50 say that they would prefer to always remain at home receiving homecare services, rather than move into an institutional setting.
However, not everyone can care for themselves and must turn to outside sources for assistance. The first line of assistance is generally local family members as caregivers.
We can often help our aging parents with various home tasks. Unfortunately, it isn't always possible to be there or be there with enough consistency. Most of us have our own families and households to manage and it may for some be virtually impossible to run two households. Just too demanding, some may say...
When the care at home become's difficult or family caregivers are not immediately available to do the volume of work that is necessary, many people are now choosing Homecare over institutional care. Doing so relieves family member of basic caregiving functions and makes it possible to spend quality time, rather than the functional caregiving time.
Aside from being easier and faster to implement than moving to a institutional setting, Homecare allows the aging parent to stay at home in familiar and comfortable surroundings.
Bringing an unknown person into your home is a very hard process the first time. We the adult children may not realise that our parents may feel abandoned. Our parents may also feel like they are a burden on us and that we want to shove them off on someone else.
Adult children need to know that it is important to take things slow when transitioning to homecare. Providing home care services can be a great relief to us but may be a bit disconcerting at first for our aging parent. They are used to having you around but are not used to having a stranger in the house. I recommend the use of a Carealot Care Coordinator they are not only great organisers but they understand the emotional aspects of what you and your parents are going through.
Over time we will most likely find that our parent will not only become used to having home care staff around but enjoy the company. Things that they didn't feel like they could ask you to do are easily asked of the home care worker and they find that they have time to spend with you when you do come over instead of having you rush in and out or feel like they are a burden to you.
It is often said that in our senior years the parent becomes the child and vice versa. This is largely due to the necessity to provide basic physical help. Bringing in homecare can help put you back in the adult/adult relationship.
We encourage you to sit and discuss hiring homecare with your parent before doing so. Explain that while you enjoy being able to help, there aren't enough hours in the day to be able to do it right and still have the quality time visiting.
Remember, everyone reacts differently to the idea. Some will be very accepting of the idea, others will argue and some may just say no!
Make the transition slow. Initially have the homecare worker do light housekeeping so that your parent gets used to the idea.
Over time, you can begin to gradually add services, if and as you need them.
Do You Know Someone Who May Need A Break From Caring?
Carealot is the auspicing body for the South West Rural Respite Service. This project has been funded by the National Respite for Carers Program. It is a service that provides in home respite to Carers of people with dementia and challenging behaviors. This enables the primary carer to take a much needed break. The service also provides support and information for the primary carer.
Carers access to the SWRRS is decided only on the basis of relative need and the capacity of the service to meet the need.
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE?
Respite care is a service that enables the primpary carer "to take a break". Our care workers are trained to attend to the needs of the person you care for, giving you time for yourself or allowing you to attend to other tasks.
While you are haviing a break, our care worker can provide:
* Companionship
* Housekieeping and Cleaning
* Personal Care
* Meal preparation and Feeding
* Sleep overs
* Medication Prompting
In home respite care can be provided on a planned and or emergency basis. The care is designed to meet your needs and may be taken as:
* 6 hours per week, or
* a 12 hour sleep over fortnightly, or
* a 24 hour live in occasionally
WHO CAN USE THIS SERVICE?
Primary Carers of individuals:
* with dementia who also have a challenging behaviour, and
* who live in the local government areas of:
Augusta, Busselton, Bunbury, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown-Greenbuses, Capel, Collie,
Donnybrook - Balingup, Dardanup, Harvey, Manjimup, Margaret River and Nannup.
The primary care can be a parent, a husband, a wife, a neighbour, a close friend or a relative.
WHO CAN REFER?
The SWRRS will accept referrals from:
* Primary Carers
* Family members
* GP's
* ACAT
* Respite Centres, and or
* Community Service Providers
FEES FOR THE SERVICES
A small fee is charged for in home respite care services provided.
