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Communicating with Older Adults
Learn good communication techniques for working with older adults with impairments such as hearing loss or memory loss. Also learn how to manage difficult client behaviors and events. Learn Now
Learn how to hire and communicate with caregivers, including steps to follow when selecting and interviewing one and the financial and legal aspects of bringing a caregiver into the home.
Caregivers will learn relevant information on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), how to help prevent the virus from spreading, and how to care for themselves and their clients.
Learn about clients' confidentiality, privacy, and related rights. We also discuss elder abuse and neglect, including how to prevent it and how to report it if it does occur.
Learn about what it means to be a professional caregiver on CareLinx. We discuss professionalism, how to interact with families, the importance of workplace safety, and more.
Learn good communication techniques for working with older adults with impairments such as hearing loss or memory loss. Also learn how to manage difficult client behaviors and events. Learn Now
Caregivers will learn relevant information on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), how to help prevent the virus from spreading, and how to care for themselves and their clients.
Learn about clients' confidentiality, privacy, and related rights. We also discuss elder abuse and neglect, including how to prevent it and how to report it if it does occur.
Our Quick Tips provide unique and easy solutions to common problems that occur doing everyday activities. Explore hundreds of no-cost / low-cost ideas, many utilizing household items.
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