What is an Informal Caregiver? Types, challenges and strategies
We want to highlight the work of informal caregivers. These unsung heroes, mostly family members, friends or neighbors, take on the responsibility of caring for people who need help.
What can an occupational therapist do?
Occupational therapy linked to geriatrics is fundamentally based on facilitating the autonomy of the elderly person. Something that is essential for their health,…
Femur break in older people: consequences
A broken femur in older people is a serious injury that can have important physical and emotional consequences. Let us remember…
The importance of family respite
Family respite offers relief to family caregivers of dependent people, allowing them to rest and care for themselves, thus strengthening family well-being. Home help is an effective form of support.
Salary of a live-in caregiver in 2020 | VII Dependency Agreement
Minimum salary for a live-in caregiver in 2020 according to the SMI The Social Team of NAMI Home Care considers that professionals who work as Live-in Caregivers with our loved ones at home should have a decent salary, appropriate to their skills and the difficulty of the home care service. For this reason, […]
Consequences of having domestic workers without a contract
What are the main consequences of having domestic workers without a contract and possible problems of having a caregiver without a contract?
Art therapy for older people
As people reach old age, they lose motor skills and certain abilities are reduced. To avoid or delay this deterioration, you…
Living will: plan for the end of life
The Living will, also known as advance directives, is a legal document in which the person can record how they want…
Benefits of animal therapy for older people
The benefits of animal therapy for older people are indisputable. The emotional bond that arises between people and animals is unconditional…