Every Caregiver Needs a Bigger Toolbox

Caregiver Stress Is Real: Why PSWs and Frontline Staff Need a Bigger Toolbox…a Growing Toolbox Personal Support Workers, care aides, and other frontline caregivers carry much of the emotional and physical weight of dementia care. They are the ones helping people wake up, wash, dress, eat, move, settle, participate, and feel safe throughout the day. They are also the…

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Say “Yes” as Often as Possible

We always encourage caregivers to say “yes” as often as possible. And there’s a reason for that… When the Chicks Came to Visit: The surprising power of a thoughtful “yes.” It began with a simple suggestion: “What if we brought baby chicks into the home?” The idea came from a staff member who wasn’t focused on policies or paperwork….

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