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Support for You
Our curriculum was developed specifically to address the challenges that family caregivers face. Our training modules focus on practical hands on skills for family caregivers. Our goal is to maintain your health and wellbeing and maximize the quality of care that your loved one receives.
Training at your home at a time that works with your schedule
Each session typical takes between 45 mins - 1 hour
Participants will receive a booklet and support material
Modules
Transfers
Objectives:
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Proper body mechanics
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Gait belt introduction
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Basic transfer from bed
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Situational Transfers
Time:
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45 mins - 1 hour
Hoyer Lift
Objectives:
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Review hoyer lift components
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Proper sling placement
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Transferring with the hoyer lift
Time:
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45 mins - 1 hour
Dementia Behaviors
Time:
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45 mins - 1 hour
Objectives:
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Give overview of dementia
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Review communication techniques
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Discuss common dementia related behaviors
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Identify strategies to manage behaviors
Bed Bound Care
Objectives:
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Proper body mechanics
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Respect and dignity for care recipient
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Positioning (pressure ulcer prevention)
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Assisting with bedpan
Time:
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45 mins - 1 hour
Fall Prevention
Time:
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45 mins - 1 hour
Objectives:
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Review physical factors affecting fall risks
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Perform environmental inspection
- Education on behavioral factors and hands on skills
General Education
Time:
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45 mins - 1 hour
Objectives:
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Customization based on specific client need
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Additional review of previous module
Support Materials
Each family caregiver will receive a skills workbook and resource material. The workbook was been specifically designed for the family caregiver. You can follow a long during the training and reference later as needed.
Pricing
Cost Comparison
Average Monthly Costs of support services
Assisted Living $3,600 / Month
Home Care $960 / Month
(12 hours x Week)
Upward Care Training $99 / Month
(Average Cost)
Additional Information
Please reach out with any general questions or concerns. We love supporting family caregivers in any way possible.
We can leverage our large network of support services to ensure you get the help you need.