Happy New Years Caregiver’s! I’m delighted in being part of this team . It’s an absolute pleasure to share stories and learn from each other! Have an awesome week!

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Joanne

I agree it is a great place to be able to share stories and learn from each other.

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Had a question today. I wanted to know what do you do to convince a combative person to take a shower?

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Rondie

You could try to make a deal with them offer to cook their favorite meal to try to get them into the shower. Something that might cheer them up could help.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

Good idea to bargain with them and to cheer them up.

STEVE

Bud was a resident at a memory care community. Although he participated in music sessions by tapping out rhythms to the songs by slapping his legs he rarely spoke or otherwise communicated verbally. Through Bud’s wife we learned that as a young man, he had been a professional musician; a drummer in a dance band in the 1930s. Based on our conversation, Bud’s wife volunteered to bring in his snare drum. As soon as the drum was placed in front of Bud he displayed a huge smile of recognition and skillfully began playing along to the song, “Has Anybody Seen My Gal”. In subsequent daily sessions, we would always include songs of this era with similar rhythms because of Bud’s animated response. Bud’s sense of himself as a musician was restored and his Quality of Life was greatly enhanced, thanks to the partnership of the staff, family and friends. His Daily Care Plan now includes a daily dose of music and drumming.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

That is a beautiful story and I love how music has such a deep impact on people. It is wonderful that they recognized this and made it part of his care plan.

STEVE

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Nora

Really Make the patient feel comfortable, And also that your there to help them.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

It is good to let them know that you are there to help them. This may help deescalate the situation.

Charmian

Hello Joanne, well at first I would treat the client with respect and try to educate them on the importance of personal hygiene and work it out sometime before the day is out hopefully I can get the person into the shower without any problems

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

Thank you for sharing. What a good idea about educating them on the importance of personal hygiene.

Maria

Be aware that the person may perceive bathing to be threatening. If the person is resistant, distract him or her and try again later. Have activities ready in case the person becomes agitated. For example, play soothing music or sing together.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

I love that play soothing music and sing together.

Latrina

I would say be kind, Be humble, have a lot of patience. Try different techniques. I've been a CNA for 10 years and have seen it all. Communication is a PLUS PLUS PLUS.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

Thank you for taking the time to answer. You must have so nice stories to share 10 years is a long time.

Sherice

Communication is the best method to use. A combative person is most likely dealing with deep pain or they been through alot. Showing great compassion and that your there to help them always helps, In addition never let your pride get in the way. Anger with Anger always ends up not good. Always be kind.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

What a great point about never let your pride get in the way.

Tiea

Its all in our you approach the Patient, Making them feel comfortable, relaxed and that your there to help them. Most Caregivers, CNA's have an attitude when they have to give a patient a shower, And not to mention there already uncomfortable. Make them feel relaxed and trust me they will do it. I been a travel CNA for 8 years now and i go through this all the time.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

Thank you its nice to hear from someone that is experienced. How do you like being a travel CNA?

Joanne (Comment Reply)

Thank you its great to hear from someone that has a lot of experience. How do you like being a travel CNA?

Chalon

Approach in a nice pleasant way. Try different approaches, If they dont't want to take a shower maybe tell them" Hey were just going to wash up today until they feel comfortable taking a shower". Honestly it really depends on the patient. In my experiences i just tried different ways to convince them.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

That is a great idea to get them comfortable first.

Beatrice

It really depends on why the person is being combative first, Is it due to illness, dementia, or confusion? You might have to either Trick them or distract them or try again Later.

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Joanne (Comment Reply)

Thank you for sharing.

Hello, My name is Sonny Nguyen, Asian men Been doing Caregiver for about 10 years now from a GoV program IHHS taking care of my Father & few Lien.I know there's very few Men in this field, But when you love people in general you don't mind doing this type of work male or female. I hope to inspire more Men to get into this field. Thanks appreciate this platform. Take Care All.. Happy New Year 2024 to all ..

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Joanne

Thats great Sonny we do need to attract more men to the caregiver field. Thank you for doing your part.

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Happy New Year! We are in the right industry!

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Joanne

Great graph thank you.

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Happy New Year from Family Care SF Inc! We wish you a year full of blessings.

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Been doing this all my life, its my calling and my purpose in life. God Bless all caregivers

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Joanne

I do believe that God has a special place for caregivers. It takes a special person to do this kind of work.

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Vijai

Amazing! keep it up. Caregivers are gods children

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To all my caregiver friends out there lets make this our year. Lets connect, learn and grow together.

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Vijai

I agree! Great picture. Let's all spread joy.

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Caregiving to me means, Making memories. lots of accomplishments I love helping someone overcome obstacles in life and see the smiles of success on their faces.

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Joanne

That was perfectly said. That is one of the reasons I became a caregiver.

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Being a Caregiver is not just about money, Its about taking care of patients with empathy, compassion. I love what i do and I love helping people.

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Joanne

Hi Teresa, I am a caregiver too and have to agree with you. If it was about money none of us would be doing this. We do it because we love people and want to help people.

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Now that winter is here it's a great time to make some delicious soup. What's your favorite? Let me know and I will prepare it in the Care Kitchen https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu4WvBqW-_Ze47-Fsob0xVmIh9buyeWzw&si=7aKAHhpwFaITSI4A

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Marie

Love me some good home cooked soup.

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Teresa

Thank you

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Joanne

I love carrot soup topped with bacon and sour cream.

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Malia

Thank you, Some soup sure does sound good this time of year

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I find this quote to be true and something to live by. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs So as a new year starts lets educate, motivate and reinvent ourselves to be the best at what we love to do.

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Marie

I am amazing because i am a Caregiver. Thank you

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Malia

Very True, Thank you

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Wanted to thank all the caregivers this weekend who sacrificed there time with their family to take care of other peoples families and loved ones.

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Marie

Thank you

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Teresa

Thank you

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Malia

Thank you.

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This is Day 1 of our Employees Appreciation party. I love my team, and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this incredible team

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Caregiving is patience, caring and understating. It’s a beautiful field and I love what I do. 👋

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Joanne

I agree with you and it is an honor to be able to help other people.

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I’ve been doing this for 35 years and I love what I do in taking care of elders.

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Joanne

It takes a special person to be a caregiver. I have been doing this for 30 plus years too. Caring for someone teaches us so many useful things.

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