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How to Care for Your Elderly Parents
Our parents take care of us, but as they get older, they will need assistance with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management. However, some people often don’t have time to support their parents and use retirement facilities to ensure the best possible care. Sometimes this is a request by parents who don’t want to burden their children, so they will ask to live in a retirement community. But some children want to take care of their elderly and give back to their parents for taking care of them for most of their lives. So if you’re thinking about caring for your elderly parents,…
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What different roles are there in social care?
Social care is one of the most important job sectors to support modern life. There’s a huge variety on offer in this very rewarding industry. However, before you dive in, it’s worth exploring just what roles there are, and what you could specialize in. As a social carer, you could work with a variety of people including: – The elderly – Adults, teens, and children with mental health problems – Families experiencing stress – Those with addiction issues – Vulnerable or at-risk children – Employees and workplaces. These people may need your help in a variety of ways. Domiciliary (home) care or personal assistant This is personal care, such as…
