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To optimize the effects of medications and lower the risk of complications, it is very important to check that medications are being taken appropriately and correctly. This starts with a management system that helps with monitoring and scheduling. Activity 5.1 Watch This is a fun and interesting short video by Dr. Mike Evans about medication safety: One

Complementary and alternative medicine More than 70 percent of Canadians regularly use alternative health care therapies such as chiropractic care, yoga, acupuncture, vitamins and minerals, herbal products and homeopathic medicines. New research continues to emerge about effectiveness. End of life care It’s important to ensure you are aware of the medical treatment or palliative care

This module provided you with information and caregiving strategies for nutrition and bladder health. Main topics related to nutrition were how to recognize eating habits, assess for nutrition risk (malnutrition), and strategize ways to encourage good nutrition. You also learned about the link between mouth care and nutrition. This module also addressed some of the

It is important to be prepared to speak with health care professionals, so they can provide help by offering recommendations, strategies to try, referrals to other specialists, or other forms of assistance. You are encouraged to speak with a health care professional if the person in your care is showing any of the following signs

Recognizing Eating Habits Recognizing a person’s eating habits is the first step to supporting good nutrition! Is the person in your care eating less than usual? Is the person refusing some foods? There are many reasons that can cause changes to a person’s eating habits. Knowledge: Does the person know how to make healthy meal

What are some strategies to manage nutrition and support meal planning? Planning meals ahead of time can help you save money, eat healthier, and make more nutritious meals for the person in your care. Here are some tips to make meal planning easier. When a Person Refuses to Eat You now know that there are

“As a caregiver, I make all the meals at home.”– A caregiver from Thunder Bay, ON“I had no idea that incontinence was something that could be treated.”– A caregiver from Oshawa, ON Introduction This module focuses on two distinct topics to review ‘ins and outs’: nutrition and bladder health. After a brief introduction to each topic, along

This module has provided you with some information about setting activity goals that match a person’s mobility level. You have also reviewed some strategies to add activity into each day. Now, you can develop your own mobility strategies to support the person you care for, and find the supports you need. Activity 3.6 Talk with